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At our core, we believe work is about more than just numbers -- it's about the people. Our culture is dynamic and constantly evolving, shaped by every employee, their actions and their stories. With over 1500 Optimizers spread across 12 global locations, our diverse team embodies the "One Optimizely" spirit, emphasizing collaboration and continuous improvement, while fostering a culture where every voice is heard and valued.
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Introduction
This role is based in Amsterdam with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.
As a Sales Development Representative, you will be responsible for driving revenue pipeline through outbound prospecting and following up on marketing sourced leads. As a Sales Development Representative (SDR), you will be responsible for supporting our sales organization by proactively identifying, nurturing, and creating new opportunities with prospects. You will be on the frontlines of the go-to-market organization at Optimizely, acting as the first point of contact with prospects. The SDR team bridges the gap between Marketing and Sales to grow our business by impacting one of the most critical KPIs for the business: accelerated pipeline production and growth. SDRs manage a holistic territory plan together with their Account Executive counterparts to build relationships with in-market buyers in target accounts with our ideal customer profile. Every day as an SDR, you will leverage intent-based data to prioritize and tailor your outreach to prospects, leveraging tools such as Salesforce, Outreach, LinkedIn, and other prospecting tools combined with digital selling techniques to research accounts, identify key contacts, and craft targeted messaging to effectively communicate our value proposition across a wide-ranging portfolio of solutions – including content, commerce, intelligence and experimentation. SDRs work with new prospects to understand their challenges and goals to accurately scope business requirements and facilitate engagement with Account Executives and Solutions Consultants to create a prescriptive follow up plan that translates to new opportunity creation. You will learn technical skills and selling skills that will lay the foundation for your career at Optimizely.
Job Responsibilities
1. Manage a multi-million-dollar book of business, contributing to 50% of the company’s generated pipeline and 20% of all closed-won sales opportunities.
2. Own a territory coverage plan of ~100 accounts.
3. Create individualized industry- and persona-based marketing content, including customized emails, personalized videos, and tailored digital experiences for outbound campaigns.
4. Conduct extensive corporate research, including reviewing annual and quarterly reports, media coverage, and company structures to identify buying committee members across accounts and divisions.
5. Perform value assessments with prospects, evaluating their current technology stack and positioning solutions that drive business outcomes (e.g., increased conversions, leads, and revenue).
6. Understand the marketing technology ecosystem and how technical capabilities integrate to create a strong digital customer experience.
7. Research target accounts and develop strategic outbound approaches to book meetings using tailored messaging for key personas.
8. Provide weekly pipeline forecasts to managers and regional Sales VPs on pipeline pacing and opportunity generation.
9. Achieve daily outreach metrics across calls, emails, and LinkedIn.
10. Partner with field marketing, sales, and presales teams to develop account-based engagement programs.
Knowledge and Experience
11. Langages – English, Dutch, German, Danish or Swedish
12. Adaptability – You are excited by change vs. change averse. You are adaptable and thrive in new situations where you can think on your feet.
13. Coachability – You are coachable, able to implement feedback and dedicated to continuous self-improvement. We are all about improving and giving and receiving feedback that will make us better.
14. Drive/Achievement – You must have a strong track record of performance in a previous role or experiences. A positive attitude and desire to win are a must. You thrive on challenges and have a proven history of consistently achieving quotas or objectives.
15. Team Orientation – We are a collaborative organization. Everyone needs to support each other, share best practices, and take on team projects to make the entire organization better. The ability to forge strong bonds and work collaboratively with key partners across the Sales channels is a must.
16. Process Orientation/Focus – Being able to follow a specific process and iterate on it for maximum results is a crucial skill. Detail-oriented, organized mindset with an ability to manage time effectively. You must be able to remain focused in the face of many competing interests.
17. Curiosity – Genuine curiosity about people, technology, and business, with excellent listening skills is required.
18. Communication – You must have strong persuasion and negotiation skills, and excellent communication (written and verbal), presentation, and client relationship skills are critical.
19. Technological Savvy – Strong Internet, email, and Microsoft application skills are preferred. An understanding of Salesforce would be useful.
20. Maturity/Professionalism – You are cool under pressure, professionally mature, and know how to remain collected and focused in a fast-paced, high-pressure, dynamic environment.
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Competencies
Driving for ResultsLearning QuicklyAccepting ResponsibilityManaging TimeCommunicating Effectively
Optimizely is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Optimizely is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
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