Sales Development Representative (SDR) - Internship at Buyapowa

Dear new Sales Development Representative,

Usually, when we're writing these things, we'd spend a good chunk of time talking about what we want FROM you. But it's a little different when it comes to internships, because it's far more a case of what we want FOR you. We'll make sure that you look back on your chapter with Buyapowa not just as the time when you learned what it takes to be an incredible SDR, but the time when you actually became one.

So welcome to Buyapowa, new SDR. We can't wait for you to join us.

THIS IS WHAT MAKES BUYAPOWA BUYAPOWA

Traditional marketing is dead. That's why we're building what comes next - a whole new channel to attract and acquire customers that reflects the way that people discover, fall in love and shop with today's leading brands.

We're thrilled that more and more clients including Engie, Pokawa, Virtuo, La Poste Mobile, Bouygues Telecom and many more are joining Buyapowa on this adventure, each and every day. But, cards on the table, when we started out over 10 years ago, we had no idea we'd become the global leader in what we do. And, while we've got huge plans for the years ahead, we're just as excited by the unknown future as we are by the storied past.

We love new people, new ideas, new skills, new angles, new problems and new solutions. That's why we're not going to say something dumb like: 'The ideal candidate went to this school, worked at that business and has this personality, that skillset and these boxes checked on their resume'. If we knew exactly what we wanted, we wouldn't need you. So come show us what we're missing.

We think these things are pretty obvious, but we're a bit grossed-out that no one else is really saying them:

1. No one wants to be compelled to commute into an office anymore. That's why, while Buyapowa has offices around the world (and we love getting together face-to-face), we're fully committed to the virtual workspace, and we're delighted that our team gets to work wherever in the world they call home.
2. No one's worked at Buyapowa until they work at Buyapowa. So, while we value experience, we know that the greatest experience you can have is the experience you'll gain once you start working with us.
3. No one stops being talented just because they're in their 50s or 60s. We love fresh ideas, but we don't have a weird youth fetish like some other employers.
4. That said, Mozart was composing classics when he was only five years old. So, if you're just starting out on your journey, that's amazing too.
5. Apparently, the average person changes careers 5-7 times over the course of their working life. Between you and us, we think that might be BS, but either way: we don't care if this is your first and only career or you're embarking on change number 5, 6 or 7. If you've got the talent, we want you.
6. We actively celebrate all forms of diversity, and we'll love the way you look, the things you believe in, the life you live and the people you love.

So, that's us. We love building the future and we love the people we're building the future with. If you're the future-building kind, and you've got the smarts to back it up, the job's already yours.

THE ROLE

• The Sales Development Representative works within the Sales Team to generate qualified leads, book meetings and support the sales team in the growth of their lead pipeline.
• The overarching goal is improving, developing and increasing the number of qualified leads passed to the sales team.
• You will qualify and segment inbound leads to determine their fit and viability before assigning them to the sales team. Qualification may include communication with prospects via chat tools, email or phone.
• As we function like a startup, you’ll also get broader exposure to the business and will have the opportunity to pitch in and support across the business.
• This is the perfect time to join the Buyapowa team - market growth is gaining fantastic momentum and the portfolio of clients continues to grow each month.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Generate new qualified leads and facilitate meetings between sales reps and prospects
• Take the leads through a high-level qualification process
• Record detailed information in the sales CRM
• Reach out to prospects through email, LinkedIn and other messaging tools as appropriate.
• Research and keep current on lead generation methodologies and technologies
• Create effective outbound campaigns and provide ongoing statistical updates in order to continually tune and improve campaigns
• Filter, qualify and distribute inbound lead captured from the Buyapowa website or other marketing campaigns
  

YOU ARE:

• Ideally degree educated (or equivalent)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Results-oriented and driven
• Genuine “hands on” attitude, loads of initiative, happy to embrace the often-unstructured environment of a start-up
• Highly self-motivated and proactive
• Fluent in English and French
  

WE LOVE YOU. HERE’S WHY YOU’LL LOVE US BACK:

• You’ll be part of a small, competent and highly ambitious team
• You will own initiatives and have the autonomy to execute your plan
• Be part of a rapidly growing business expanding internationally

Note

• You must be available to start this internship July 1st (duration minimum 6 months - full time hours). This is a remote position
• Contract length: 6 months
• Salary: From 1,150.00€ per month