Sales Development Representative - Cloud Infrastructure

Mirantis is the fastest way to modern apps, providing containers-as-a-service at enterprise scale. The company uses a unique as-a-service model to deliver Kubernetes and related open source software, empowering developers to build, share and run their applications anywhere - from public cloud to hybrid cloud to the edge. Mirantis serves many of the world’s leading enterprises, including Adobe, DocuSign, Liberty Mutual, PayPal, Reliance Jio, Splunk, STC, Vodafone, and Volkswagen. Learn more at www.mirantis.com.

Are you looking for the opportunity to contribute momentum to a high velocity, rapidly scaling company? Then we’re looking for you!

We are seeking a Sales Development Representative to help take Mirantis to the next level. As a SDR, you are responsible for aggressively prospecting, identifying, qualifying and developing the sales pipeline. This role is the first step in the selling process, and presents the first impression of Mirantis to our prospective customers. We’re seeking highly professional, enthusiastic ‘hunters’ with a sales orientation and a drive to succeed.

Responsibilities:

• Aggressively identify and qualify sales opportunities in enterprise accounts
• Develop new business via telephone and communication such as email and social media to introduce Cloud Services /Products and identify potential new Channel Partners.
• Research key individuals and decision makers within specific named accounts to identify targets for demand generation and promotional campaigns.
• Obtain thorough knowledge of the prospect’s potential use cases, while identifying the business outcomes to which Mirantis will align.
• Providing a high-level overview of products and services and set introductions between prospect business units and the Mirantis Sales team
• Collaborate with the Marketing team to uncover sales leads in new territories through targeted emails and cold calls
• Develop and manage a consistent pipeline of qualified prospective opportunities.

• 2 years of technology related business development (Cloud, Infrastructure) experience in a business-to-business (B2B) environment. High-tech products/services preferred.
• Proven work experience and excellent knowledge of sales development best practices as a Lead Generation Specialist, Sales Associate or similar role, with a successful track record of account research and discovery.
• Possess the ability to confidently navigate through all levels of an organization
• Prior use of Salesforce.com and web conferencing tools such as Skype, Google Meet, Zoom, or WebEx a plus
• Experience working in a fast-paced and highly cross-functional organization.
• Strong ability to work independently while supporting a team
• Unstoppable energy and desire to make phone calls daily all while maintaining high motivation and a great attitude.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively through email and via telephone.
• College degree preferred or previous Lead Generation experience.
• Willing to learn, self starter

What does Mirantis offer you?

• Work with an established leader in the cloud infrastructure industry.
• Work with exceptionally passionate, talented and engaging colleagues, helping Fortune 500 and Global 2000 customers implement next-generation cloud technologies.
• Be a part of cutting-edge, open-source innovation.
• Thrive in the high-energy environment of a young company where openness, collaboration, risk-taking, and continuous growth are valued.
• Receive a competitive compensation package with strong benefits plan.

Mirantis ranked in the top 50 of G2's Best IT Cloud Products of 2021!