Now Hiring - Design Ready Controls - Sales Development Representative in Minneapolis, MN

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Position Summary This role primarily conducts customized market research and drives strong, long-term outreach strategies and leads through the process of identify, contact, qualify, and introduce. As marketing qualified customers are established, the Sales Development Representative successfully transitions contacts and communication to the corresponding sales and account management team. Key Responsibilities Identify: Market Research Perform customized market research within new markets while tracking volume, complexity and price sensitivity. This involves tracking of industry developments and strategies, as well as identifying purchase patterns and emerging trends. Prioritize leads to convert to prospects by assessing the likelihood of a successful business relationship and continued sales opportunities. Contact: Communication Provide strong communication and follow-up to establish and maintain highly engaged relationships both internally and externally. Communication and activities can include phone calls, emails, meetings + presentations, events/tradeshows etc. Qualify: Analysis & ReportsRecord and evaluate outreach, activity and key industry insight gathered to understand the impact and areas of opportunity for business growth. Conduct weekly updates and deliver summaries to sales and marketing leadership, specifically on outreach, engagement and key highlights. Introduce: Transition Develop and implement a process with sales and marketing leadership that successfully transitions all marketing qualified leads in an efficient and effective method. Continue to engage with prospects as they advance through the sales processes. Partner with Account Managers and Inside Sales to secure initial purchases from new prospects. Education | Experience * Project management, sales and marketing, or relevant customer service experience preferred Abilities | Skills * Highly motivated and self-driven * Collaborates effectively with others in a cross-functional team * Identifies and resolves problems and communicates effectively. * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal * Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work * Proficient in Microsoft, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel * Detailed-oriented Physical Requirements * Must be able to sit or stand for up to 8-9 hours per day. * Must be able to lift up to 5-10 lbs. on occasion. * This role may include opportunities to travel domestically, on occasion, up to 1-2 times per year for no more than 2-3 days at a time. Compensation & Benefits: * Competitive Salary : $55,000.00 - $66,000.00 DOE + Commissions to be discussed * Comprehensive Benefits Package: * Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Life Insurance, Disability, ADD, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Floating Holidays, ESST. Disclaimer:This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position. The position will also assume any other additional responsibilities as assigned by the manager. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Design Ready Controls is an equal opportunity employer.Design Ready Controls is committed to providing competitive total compensation and benefits packages. This listed range is based upon a full- time schedule. This is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. Base salaries are determined by taking a variety of factors in account, including, but not limited to, candidate qualifications, education, geographic locations, market conditions and internal equity. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $55,000.00 - $66,000.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Work Location: In person