Sales Development Representative (AAE), Tampa

Sales Development Representative (AAE), TampaSt. Petersburg, FL United StatesWho We AreVerkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, AI-powered platform. A leader in cloud physical security, Verkada helps organizations strengthen safety and efficiency through one connected software platform that includes solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management. Over 30,000 organizations worldwide, including more than 100+ companies in the Fortune 500, trust Verkada as their physical security layer for easier management, intelligent control, and scalable deployments. Founded in 2016, Verkada has expanded rapidly with 15 offices and 2,200+ full-time employees.About the RoleVerkada is excited to announce our Account Executive Development Program, "Verkademy"! As an Associate Account Executive, you'll be a part of the fastest growing company in Silicon Valley/SF with a short promotion path into a closing role! Ideal candidates should be passionate, high energy and a self-starter with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced sales organization.About VerkademyVerkademy was created to fast track Sales Associates into world class Mid-Market Account Executives. In this program, the foundation of Tech Sales are broken up into smaller modules that outline the fundamental skills to become a successful, top-tier Account Executive. Skills covered range from Prospecting, Discovery, Demo, Best Practice Call, Gaining the Technical Win, etc. Graduates from this program will transition into Mid-Market Account Executives - fully equipped with every aspect of the sales motion, industry and company knowledge. Those who have succeeded in Verkademy typically have been leaders, overachievers, and thrive under challenging and fast paced environments. If you are looking for a place that fully invests in the success of your career and will challenge you, this is the program for you. Verkademy is a ~9 month average program with the ability to complete it in less.What You'll DoProspect, qualify, follow up and educate a high volume of cold leads into prospectsUnderstand and uncover customer needs and business problems to effectively communicate how Verkada can solve themPro-actively generate meetings and opportunities for Account Executives by positioning the value of VerkadaGenerate sales-ready meetings and opportunities for Account ExecutivesProvide accurate lead distribution and thorough discovery to your assigned Account ExecutivesUse Verkada Salesforce.com systems and sales enablement tools according to Verkada standards; provide metrics on leadsConsistently achieve quota to ensure territory revenue and growth objectivesComfortable talking with prospects and internal/external customers and building relationships and monetizing them.Ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment while still providing quality opportunities and driving revenue.Strong entrepreneurial personality, self-motivated and self-managing.Capacity to develop relationships quickly over the phone with customers and technical audience.Strong team orientation and ability to build cross-functional relationships.Understanding of sales cycles and required qualification criteria.Ability to understand complex business environments and uncover customer issues, process problems, and translate need into business opportunities.What You BringHighly motivated, driven and self-starting individual desire to be #1 and advance a career in Verkada's sales OrgBachelor's Degree or relevant working experienceWritten & verbal communication skills in EnglishSalesforce.com and Outreach experience is a plusMust be willing and able to work onsite five days per weekMust be eligible to work in the USUS Employee BenefitsHealthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs - Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under at least one plan and 80% for family premiums under all plansNationwide medical, vision and dental coverageHealth Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving optionsExpanded mental health supportPaid parental leave policy & fertility benefitsTime off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick timeProfessional development stipendFertility StipendWellness/fitness benefitsHealthy lunches provided dailyCommuter benefitsAdditional InformationYou must be independently authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role, at this time.Annual Pay Range$55,000 - $60,000 USDVerkada Is An Equal Opportunity EmployerAs an equal opportunity employer, Verkada is committed to providing employment opportunities to all individuals. All applicants for positions at Verkada will be treated without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.