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Cision · 8 hours ago

Sales Development Representative

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$48K/yr - $65K/yr

Cision is a global leader in PR, marketing and social media management technology and intelligence. The Sales Development Representative will serve as the first point of contact for prospective customers, generating leads and building relationships to drive new business revenue.

Digital MediaPublic RelationsSocial Media ManagementSocial Media MarketingSoftware

Responsibilities

Be the face of Cision, serving as the first point of contact for prospective customers across the Cision and Brandwatch portfolio

Spark meaningful conversations with potential customers and educate them on how Cision’s solutions help organizations understand, manage, and amplify their brand presence

Stay up to date on industry trends across PR, communications, social media, and digital intelligence

Become an expert on Cision’s brand, business, and SaaS solutions, including Brandwatch

Partner closely with Account Executives to build a strong sales pipeline and drive new business revenue

Generate leads and build relationships by nurturing warm prospects and sourcing new opportunities using tools such as Salesloft, Salesforce, LinkedIn, Cognism, Gong, and other platforms

Execute an average of 100 outbound activities per day (calls, emails, social outreach) with the goal of booking qualified meetings and initiating the sales process

Manage and maintain an organized pipeline of interested prospects, ensuring timely follow-up and clear next steps with sales leadership

Participate in ongoing training, coaching, and development programs to continuously improve sales skills and product knowledge