Sales Development Representative

About Poka

Poka is an innovative app designed for manufacturing companies that empower frontline workers to learn continuously, solve problems and collaborate in support of continuous improvement. Imagine a combination of Facebook and YouTube designed for factory workers. Say goodbye to paper, make way for tablets!

Poka has become a catalyst for digital transformation and manufacturing leaders such as Nestlé, Bosch, Kraft and Danone trust us with their transition to Industry 4.0.

As an SDR at Poka, you will be at the forefront of our mission, where you will spearhead initial outreach to high-value leads within the sphere of prominent potential customers. Your role will be instrumental in cultivating a robust sales pipeline for Poka. In this role, you will leverage innovative marketing and sales strategies to engage with a diverse array of buyer personas, showcasing the unmatched value of Poka.

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Identifying Prime Prospects: Your expertise will lie in identifying promising companies and discerning buyers who stand to benefit significantly from Poka's cutting-edge solutions.
• Converting MQLs to SQLs: Through a combination of discovery calls, impactful demonstrations, and meticulous follow-ups, you will transform Marketing Qualified Leads (MQLs) into Sales Qualified Leads (SQLs) within your designated territory and industries, aligning with Poka's best practices and qualification matrix.
• Proactive Outreach: Taking the initiative, you will proactively reach out to and secure meetings with a meticulously curated list of target accounts and MQLs.
• Activity Quota Achievement: To ensure the attainment of our business objectives in terms of SQL generation, you will diligently work towards a weekly quota of calls and demos.
• Qualifying Opportunities: Your role involves the early-stage qualification of opportunities, coupled with the diligent documentation of all associated activities and tasks in our CRM system (Salesforce).
• Masterful Demos: You will conduct engaging Poka product demonstrations via web conferences, adeptly addressing initial product and implementation inquiries.
• Seamless Hand-off: Collaborating seamlessly with our Account Executives, you will schedule and participate in hand-off meetings, ensuring a frictionless and efficient transition.

What you bring to the table:

• Sales Experience - You have a minimum of 1 year of sales experience in a B2B environment, specifically within the software industry.
• Exceptional Communicator - Proficiency in English and French is a must.
• Continuous Learning - You are driven by an insatiable appetite for learning and will invest the time to master our product and continually refine your sales skills.
• Empathetic Approach - Your ability to empathize with prospects allows you to gain deep insights into their reactions and tailor your approach accordingly.
• Motivated and Hungry - Self-motivated and hungry for success, you are driven by a relentless pursuit of knowledge and numbers.
• Resourceful Problem Solver - Your resourcefulness shines as you creatively tackle challenges in your daily activities, giving you the edge in prospecting.

What we offer:

• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Generous vacation policy upon arrival.
• Hybrid work policy - Work from the office 2 days a week if you live within a 40km radius to our Quebec City office or a 15 km radius to our Montreal office.
• Truly flexible schedule and the possibility of taking every Friday afternoon off.
• Group insurance from day one (dental, medication, invalidity, travel, etc.).
• Telemedicine service with Dialogue.
• Retirement plan with Wealthsimple after a year.
• MacBook Pro and $500 allowance for your home office.
• Tasty snacks (Fresh fruits, snacks, coffees, teas, etc.)
• Generous referral bonus.
• Whatever you need to keep learning and evolve professionally.
• Rapid evolution in your role. Your responsibilities will not be limited!

*Certain benefits are exclusively accessible to employees in Canada.

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