Senior Software Sales Representative (Remote)

JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a Colorado based, self-driven sales representative who embraces challenges and enjoys the flexible atmosphere of a remote-work tech company. You are great match if you are...
? A natural at engaging with people ? especially a good listener.
? A dyed-in-the-wool self-starter and finisher.
? Well-versed in consultative selling that prioritizes product/customer fit and customer education
? Able to present and sell software to audiences that span the spectrum of tech-savviness (from experts to newbies)
? Accustomed to setting goals and structuring your time properly to achieve them.
? Fearless in getting on Zoom calls and phone calls with new prospects and persistent in connecting with them.
? Relentless in following up with leads in your pipeline and laser-focused on closing those leads that are a good fit for our platform.
? Thrilled to see an empty email inbox and empty voicemail inbox at the end of every work day.
During your first 2 months as a sales representative at Planning Pod, you will report to your sales onboarding manager for in-person training. Following a successful onboarding period, you will then work remotely with daily check-ins and meetings with your manager and the sales team. The ideal candidate embraces working at home and has a quiet space/office in their home to accomplish their responsibilities.
About Planning Pod
Planning Pod is a nimble startup company that offers event management Software-as-a-Service to event venues, catering companies and event planning professionals. As a small-but-mighty tech company, we need each staff member to be flexible to take on additional responsibilities and learn new skills related to their job; the right candidate welcomes and seeks out these challenges.
Responsibilities

This role is a hybrid inbound / outbound sales representative position, with most of your time spent on inbound sales. Each day your responsibilities can include:
? Responding, engaging and qualifying inbound leads and inquiries via email, Zoom and phone.
? Identifying ideal outbound prospects and reaching out to them to gauge interest, introduce them to our platform and initiate the sales process.
? Assessing prospects and conducting thorough discovery/qualifying Zoom calls to assess their needs; determine if they are a good fit for our platform; and for those who are a good fit, set appointments for an online demo that you will conduct.
? Demoing the platform for prospects via Zoom to walk them through workflows and functionality that address the needs they communicated to you earlier.
? Following up with new leads as well as those you have demoed to drive them deeper into the sales funnel and to close them.
? Consulting with customer care and onboarding team members to efficiently direct prospects and customers to the appropriate person and ensure that they receive prompt attention.

You will be expected to:
? Identify prospects? needs and pain points quickly.
? Qualify prospects and, if their needs align with our offerings, move them on to a demo.
? Intuitively understand who our ideal customers and different target audiences are and be comfortable turning away prospects who do not fit those definitions.
? Serve as a subject matter expert on the Planning Pod platform and the offerings that we provide.
? Thoroughly learn the software to the extent that you can competently present it to a prospect online in the form of a Zoom demo.
? Track your progress with prospects and leads and document interactions with them via the Close software platform.
? Communicate in different channels, especially via Zoom, email and on the phone.
? Meet any sales quotas, goals and requirements established in advance.
? Refine your approach, processes, scripts, etc., to better connect with and serve our target market.
? Identify and help to develop resources that will improve the sales process and conversion rate.
? Provide feedback to developers and executive staff that would enhance the product as well as the overall customer experience.
? Independently plan, organize and prioritize your work; you will wear a few hats in this role, and since you will be working remotely, you need to be an energetic self-starter who is diligent about completing your work.
? Work 40+ hours/week based on the demands of the position and the current lead pipeline.

Experience

Soft Skills
? You are energized by talking to people and building relationships.
? You can empathize with people and engage with them in a way that they KNOW you care about them and their needs.
? You are a team player who can both follow and lead.
? You are Web-savvy and a quick adapter to new technology.
? You can make decisions, solve problems and understand who is and is not an ideal customer for Planning Pod.

Work Experience/Technical Skills
? At least 5 years of software sales experience. Inbound AND outbound sales experience preferred.
? Demonstrated success in sales prospecting.
? Proficient in using tech tools for communicating with and tracking prospects (including CRM/sales applications, customer support software, online communications tools).
? Experience cold emailing and cold calling to prospects identified by you or the marketing team.
? Very strong communication skills, including phone, Zoom, email and social media.

A Big Plus...
? Expertise in sales for Software-as-a-Service platforms or similar Web-based technology.
? Previous experience in the events industry.

Educational Requirements

Possess a 4-year college degree or 2-year associate's degree.

Salary/Benefits
? $55,000 annual base starting salary.
? Potential for $30,000+ in commissions per year based on opportunities created.
? Retirement savings plan with company match.
? 10 personal days in Year 1; after that 15 personal days each year.
? Health insurance premiums paid for employee.
? Freedom of working remotely from your home after the onboarding period

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