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If you're looking for work that matters and a team that brings out your best, we hope you'll trust your future with Keyfactor!\nTitle: Sales Development Associate\nLocation: Atlanta, GA(Hybrid)\nExperience: Entry-Level \nJob Function: Sales Development \nEmployment Type: Full Time \nIndustry: Computer and Network Security\nAbout the position \nThe Sales Development Associate identifies and qualifies new leads to generate potential sales opportunities.\nThe position is based in our Atlanta, GA office (hybrid model) and is expected to work from said office three out of five days a week. \n Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.\nResponsibilities \nYour primary responsibility (80% focus) involves proactively engaging and qualifying inbound leads within the Service Level Agreement (SLA).\nServing as the initial point of contact, you will quickly identify client needs and directly schedule a meeting with a Sales Director.\nAdditionally, you will independently generate new opportunities through targeted outbound prospecting (20% focus)\nWorks with the marketing team to amplify the reach and effectiveness of campaigns within their territory and follows up with inbound leads, ensuring no opportunity is missed.\nUtilizes outbound sales tactics such as cold calling, email campaigns, and social selling to engage potential clients.\nMaintains accurate records of sales activities and pipeline development in CRM tools. \nSkills and Qualifications \nHigh school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor's degree complete or in progress.\nExperience in sales, customer service, or a related role.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).\nEffective communication and interpersonal skills.\nAbility to conduct research and identify potential leads.\nCapability to handle initial sales inquiries and follow up on leads.\nAdaptability to learn new sales techniques and tools.\nCompensation\nSalary will be commensurate with experience. \nCulture, Career Opportunities and Benefits \nWe build teams that continually strive to get better than the day before. You will be challenged daily and given opportunities to grow personally and professionally. We balance autonomy and structure to create an entrepreneurial environment to spur creativity and new ideas. \nHere are just some of the initiatives that make our culture special: \nSecond Fridays (a company-wide day off on the second Friday of every month minus November and December due to the Holiday schedule). Please note that this benefit is subject to change.\nComprehensive benefit coverage globally.\nPaid Parental Leave is available to new parents. Structure varies based on regional/government requirements. In regions where government-paid leave doesn’t exist, like in the U.S., the company offers generous paid parental leave, along with comprehensive adoption and fertility support.\nCompetitive time off globally.\nDedicated employee-focused ambassadors via Key Contributors & Culture Committees. \nDIVERSE Commitment, a call to action for a more inclusive and diverse future in business, society, and technology. \nThe Keyfactor Alliance Program to support DEIB efforts. \nWellbeing resources, wellness allowance, mindfulness app free membership, Wellness Wednesdays. \nGlobal Volunteer Day, company non-profit matching, and 3 volunteer days off.\nMonthly Talent development and Cross Functional meetings to support professional development. \nRegular All Hands meetings - followed by group gatherings. \nOur Core Values \nOur core values are extremely important to how we run our business and what we look for in every team member:\nTrustis paramount. \nWe deliver security software and solutions where trust and openness are of the highest importance for our customers. 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