Sales Development Representative

Work hand in hand with Inside Sales to generate leads and build pipeline. This is an entry-level role with a dedicated growth path and the training to be a great software sales professional.

This is a hybrid position that will work onsite 2-3x/week in our Houston, TX office.

• Act as the first impression for new prospects, and current clients, as they move through the sales funnel.
• High volume outbound calling and emailing environment to prospective clients.
• Manage and respond to inbound inquiries via online chat and inbound phone channels.
• Prepare and deliver weekly and monthly updates to the sales leaders.
• Work directly with marketing to discover opportunities from leads and set appointments from those leads.
• Use of strong selling and influencing skills to set up qualified appointments.
• Understand Raptor's solutions enough to provide high level introduction.
• Leverage taught sales techniques to maximize customer interactions.
• Work closely with sellers and attend customer meetings as required.

• Strong in-person, phone, and written customer communication skills.
• Must be able to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to make formal and informal presentations to staff and clients.
• Ability to prioritize work assignments and shift work efforts based on the needs of the department or business goals.
• Strong PC skills required; knowledge of Salesforce.com a plus.
• Ability to manage time effectively, work independently, and be self-motivated.
• Prior track record of achievement in positions with significant accountability.
• Interested in pursuing a career in technology.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced startup environment.
• Pro-active, independent thinker with high energy/positive attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.

What's in it for you?

• You join the gold standard in school safety software.
• You will join a company where innovation and customer collaboration are part of what drives new product development to help keep kids safe.
• You will work with diverse teams made up of some of the best minds in the industry.
• You will exposure to strong mentorship and leadership that have supported a long history of career advancement opportunities for our employees.
• You will have access to a robust benefits package that includes:
• Remote-first philosophy
• Flexible paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 11 Paid holidays per year
• Workplace flexibility
• Affordable health coverage (medical, dental, vision), paid 100% for employee only medical
• 401(k) employer contribution to help you plan for the future
• Company paid life insurance, STD, and LTD
• Pet insurance

Raptor Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, compensation, training, promotion, transfer, leaves of absence, and termination.