Sales Development Specialist II - San Antonio, TX

Rackspace Technology • San Antonio, TX

4d • $55,630 - $122,251

About The Position

Makes outbound sales contact (including cold calling) and pursues sales leads to develop a portfolio of buying customers. Accepts orders, closes sales, maintains customer records and completes required documentation. Identifies and qualifies prospective customers and records sales prospecting activity in computer-based tracking systems. May have an assigned product line that may overlap other sales teams' territories. Responsible for adhering to company security policies and procedures and any other relevant policies and standards as directed.
Career Level Summary
Requires working knowledge and experience in own job discipline and broadens capabilities Continues to build knowledge of the company, processes and customers Performs a range of assignments related to job discipline Uses prescribed guidelines or processes in analyzing situations Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction
Critical Competencies
Excellence: Exceeds expectations by consistently demonstrating accountability, discipline, high performance, and a proven track record of exceptional results. Customer-driven: Prioritizes customer needs and satisfaction through collaborative and proactive problem-solving, and an unwavering commitment to customer success. Expertise: Possesses deep understanding of customer needs and continually grows and enhances skills to provide customer-focused solutions. Agility: Quickly adapts and responds to dynamic customer needs and expectations through innovative solutions. Compassion: Cultivates a positive and supportive environment to effectively work together towards a common goal, fostering trust within Rackspace and with external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Basic knowledgeable in professional sales training and sales process
• Basic understanding of the processes, procedures and systems used to accomplish the work and familiarity with the broader underlying concepts in own job discipline
• Basic knowledge of Rackspace product portfolio, strategy, competitors, and customers
• Active Listening
• Business/Sales Development Skills
• Client/Customer Service
• CRM Software Skills
• Data Analysis
• Data Management
• Leadership
• Negotiation Skills
• Objection Handling
• Public Speaking
• Presentation Building
• Project Management
• Sales Closing Skills
• Sales Lead Generation Skills
• Sales Management
• Sales Prospecting Skills
• Sales Strategy Skills
• High School Diploma or regional equivalent required
• Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in field related to role. At the manager’s discretion, additional relevant experience may substitute degree requirement
• 2 - 4 years of experience in the field of role required
• General office environment: no special physical demands required.
• May require long periods of sitting and viewing a computer monitor.
• Schedule flexibility to include working weekends and/or evenings and holidays as required by the business for 24/7 operations.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs over-head.
• General office environment: no special physical demands required.
• May require long periods of sitting and viewing a computer monitor.
• Schedule flexibility to include working weekends and/or evenings and holidays as required by the business for 24/7 operations.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs over-head.

Responsibilities

• Other Incidental tasks related to the job, as necessary.
• Utilizes provided information to contact potential customers regarding Rackspace products.
• Conduct needs analysis and determine prospects pain points to determine how the Rackspace solution will speak to those needs.
• Researches market segments to identify potential customers and makes first contact.
• Develop new business via telephone and mass communication such as email and social media to introduce the Rackspace solutions and identify appropriate buyers within the target market.
• Prepare and analyze leads pipeline reports and dashboards.

Benefits

• Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several geographic markets.
• The base pay for this position ranges from $55,630.30/year in our lowest geographic market up to 122,250.70 USD/year in our highest geographic market.
• Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
• The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of annual bonus or incentives, equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Learn more about benefits at Rackspace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level