Sales Development Representative

Atakama is a NYC-based cybersecurity software company, delivering enterprise-grade security built for the SMB.  Atakama’s flagship Browser Security Platform transcends the boundaries of conventional security with protection as fluid as your people, data, and critical assets.  Our clients are our Partners; Managed Service Providers (MSPs), and our goal is to empower MSPs with solutions that ensure their clients remain secure from browser-born threats, while simplifying the end-user experience.

Atakama is seeking an entrepreneurial, goal-oriented Sales Development Representative who will have a significant impact on our growth. 

Role

As an Atakama Sales Development Representative, you will report directly to our SDR Team Leader. You will be responsible for engaging with prospects, qualifying all leads, and help to initiate the sales cycle for the Sales Executives who will ultimately close deals. This is a entry-level position with significant opportunities for growth, Atakama has a strong track record of internal progression and promotions. The ideal candidate is one who is committed to building a career in Sales, fueled by the excitement of picking up the phone and generating new business opportunities, and is genuinely interested in emerging technology.  If you are willing to roll up your sleeves and put in the hard work to help us meet our growth targets, this job is ideal for you.

Although relevant experience will be a factor, we are seeking a positive, ambitious individual who is willing to learn while bringing a tremendous amount of enthusiasm, work ethic, and leadership to the table every day. The position involves heavy interaction with potential clients, calling for excellent communication skills and service-oriented abilities. This is a great starting position for anyone interested in taking their sales career to the next level, as well as the fast-paced world of start-ups & cybersecurity.

Key Responsibilities Will Include:

• Qualify and drive inbound and outbound sales leads working closely with our Sales and Marketing teams to understand how to effectively generate those leads
• Outbound phone calling to qualified prospects, scheduling meetings with new business prospects for our Sales team
• Have a deep understanding of the needs of our MSP prospects with the ability to provide solutions based on our value proposition which you also have a solid understanding of
• Meet and exceed monthly and quarterly targets, which include scheduled completed meetings, with compensation that includes a commission on deals that are won

Our Culture

Our culture is critical to us. It’s how we push ourselves every day to do better than the day before. We expect our team members to deliver on their responsibilities, understand how each and every component of our company works to generate success, and hold themselves and their colleagues accountable to the highest standards. As a result, here are some of the things we are looking for:

• You are a strong communicator both verbally and in writing and have excellent interpersonal skills, which you seek to utilize in a role that is highly interactive
• You are excited about the opportunity to take the next step in your sales career and work with other seasoned sales leaders who will train and develop your skills
• You are motivated not just by money – we will build your wealth if you contribute to our journey – but also by the journey and challenge itself
• You will grab the opportunity to continue your career at one of the world’s emerging cyber security companies that operates as a nimble, fast-growth start-up

Critical Skills/Abilities:

1-3 years of working experience in a sales/business development position

• Demonstrated and consistent outperformance of sales targets
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Extremely motivated and driven individual
• Thrive in a fast-moving, ever-changing environment
• Extensive experience with Salesforce, Hubspot, and other Sales Enablement technologies
• Familiarity with the cybersecurity industry a plus
• Experience selling into MSPs is desired, but not required

Nuts-and-bolts

This is a fully remote position. For those who prefer an office environment, you may work from our midtown New York City office. Candidates must be fully authorized to work in the U.S.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity
• Career advancement opportunities
• 401K retirement plan
• Premium healthcare, dental, and vision
• Awesome HQ located in midtown Manhattan