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Uplight · 4 hours ago

Sales Development Manager

Boulder County, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$75K/yr - $85K/yr

4+ years exp

Uplight is creating a new category of energy, focusing on software that manages energy resources to enhance efficiency and reliability. The Sales Development Manager will identify new business opportunities and collaborate with various teams to advance the sales pipeline for Uplight’s SaaS solutions.

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Responsibilities

You will be responsible for outbound prospecting, with the support of Sales Directors and the Market Development team, to book meetings and generate pipeline opportunities. By effectively communicating the value proposition of our products and services, you will nurture prospects through early and mid-funnel sales stages

Identify new business opportunities within our client base and our market by conducting market research and analysis, managing the top of the funnel sales cycle, and converting marketing engagement to qualified sales pipeline

Work with internal teams to gather necessary data, product specs, forecast, and synthesize into forward-facing client content

Track and maintain accurate records of lead interactions and progress in the Salesforce CRM. Collaborate with the sales leadership to analyze performance data, identify areas for improvement, and optimize lead maturation strategies

Collaborate with internal teams, including Marketing, Sales, and Market Development, to develop and execute strategic sales plans to grow Uplight’s pipeline

Support Uplight’s Marketing team conferences and events by driving attendance and from new and existing customers and scheduling appointments for sales directors

Optimize Marketing leads and process by engaging with warm leads

Qualification

SaaS sales experienceElectric utilities knowledgeSalesforce CRM proficiencyExcel/Google Sheets proficiencyCommunication skillsMarket researchLead nurturingTeam collaborationAdaptability

Required

4-7 years of inside sales experience, with a track record of successfully nurturing leads and generating opportunities in the SaaS industry, preferably with a focus on energy/utilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to convey complex technical concepts in a clear and concise manner

Proficient with data and able to perform moderately complex work in Excel/Google Sheets, PPT, SalesForce, and AI tools

Passion and desire to learn about Electricity Markets, Utilities, and emerging technologies

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

Experience in the utility/energy industry is a distinct plus

Ability to learn the nuances of different segments of the utility market including decision making process, regulatory environment and market influences are important