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We were founded in August of 2015 by a nuclear engineer, a building technology guru and a lifelong salesman who had a vision to advance the built environment to improve the lives of others. Our software-as-a-service product helps building managers and operators automate their manual maintenance processes, saving them time, money, and likely a few choice words. With our ridiculously easy to use software interface, phenomenal customer success and efficient implementation; our product is selling faster than a newly launched Tesla. If you’re looking for a startup company that values transparency, empathy, personal AND professional growth, but still knows how to have some fun - we’re the company for you. We’re disrupting the world’s largest market - the world you and we live in. Our team is expanding rapidly, and we want you to help us continue our growth.\nWhat we’ll do for you:\nWe practice the golden rule - we treat you as you want to be treated. We only hire people we trust (seriously it’s written in our core values), so from day one, you’ll be treated as an expert with valid opinions. You’ll work with us, not for us. We want to help you achieve your goals, while you help us achieve ours. We have a relaxed and flexible small business work environment with tons of opportunity for growth and upward mobility. We’ve also got you covered with full health benefits, vacation, and paid holidays. In short, we let you be… well... You!\nAwarded - Top Workplaces\nCompensation will be a Competitive Mix of Base Plus Variable Commission\nMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance\nUnlimited Paid Time Off\nFun Work Environment and Casual Dress Code\nFlexible Schedule\nWho you are:\nYou have a passion for people, and are great at finding solutions to what they need. You can talk to people effortlessly and are adept at forging instant connections. You’re interested in sales because you like to win and enjoy healthy competition. You want to contribute to a company, find fulfillment in the work you’re doing and see the results of your efforts in real time. You’ll fit in here if you’re hardworking, find enjoyment in the hunt for the next qualified prospect and want to be part of an awesome team that loves to celebrate a win!\nWhat you’ll do:\nAs a Sales Development Representative, you’ll play a key role in both proactively targeting key accounts, as well as qualifying incoming marketing qualified leads. Through phone calls and emails you will connect with senior level roles, educating and driving awareness of the benefits of AkitaBox solutions. You will help to build the sales pipeline by generating sales qualified opportunities for our Account Executives. 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