Sales Development Associate

Partner with Sales Executives to create customized strategic plans for sales territories and support monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue targets Successfully participate in and complete the sales development program training curriculum within 15 months Generate leads by prospecting potential clients Identify new sales opportunities with existing clients and qualify inbound leads Research prospective and existing companies, C-Level executives, business trends, and competitive intelligence Prepare relevant and tailored outreach to secure meetings Schedule calls with prospective and existing clients via phone, email, LinkedIn, and cold calling Educate prospects and clients on the value of Gartner products and services Shadow and/or own calls with aligned Sales Executives Support follow-up actions to enable pipeline progression and drive client engagement Requirements Bachelor’s degree preferred; all majors welcome Relevant work or internship experience in sales or customer service Ability to establish credibility with senior-level executives Advanced computer and internet search skills Strong communication, writing, problem-solving, and time management skills Ability to plan and prioritize daily tasks and responsibilities Ability to work well under pressure Ability to collaborate with others to overcome challenges Core Competencies Demonstrates strong sales acumen through lead generation, client engagement, and strategic planning to meet revenue targets. Proficient in communication and collaboration with senior-level executives to drive business growth. Highest-signal resume keywords Lead Generation Sales Development Program Client Engagement Strategic Planning Advanced Computer Skills ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Sales Strategy Prospecting Qualifying Leads Research Skills Pipeline Management Soft Skills Communication Problem-Solving Time Management Collaboration Credibility Establishment Industry Keywords Sales Customer Service C-Level Engagement Competitive Intelligence Tools & Technologies LinkedIn Email Cold Calling #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor