Responsibilities
- Turnitin is seeking a disciplined, resourceful, and self-driven Sales Development Representative to drive sales growth by strategically prospecting into new accounts and identifying high-quality leads for the sales team
- As the first point of contact for new business prospects, you will be a crucial partner to our account executives
- Your role is to develop a robust pipeline of qualified opportunities by conducting market research, executing data‑driven campaigns, and developing dynamic territory plans
- You will understand the Turnitin Integrity and Assessment product portfolios to assess potential customers’ needs, mitigate objections, and position the right solutions
- You will own the relationship until the prospect is qualified and ready to engage with a sales account executive, allowing them to focus on closing deals while you focus on generating new opportunities
- Strategic Planning & Prospecting: Conduct market research and analysis to inform go‑to‑market strategy. Collaborate with your regional sales team to develop and execute a dynamic territory plan, identifying key opportunities and ensuring all activities have measurable outcomes
- Lead Generation: Actively prospect into assigned territories to generate new leads. Develop and execute targeted multi‑touch inbound and outbound campaigns via social media, email, and phone to drive engagement and build a robust pipeline
- Lead Qualification & Advancement: Follow up on, qualify, and nurture all assigned leads. Navigate institutional buying processes by mapping key decision‑makers and influencers. Skillfully mitigate prospect objections by clarifying concerns and responding with well‑prepared solutions
- Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with the sales team to determine the next steps for each prospect. Keep the sales team informed on project statuses, ensuring all relevant CRM systems (like Salesforce.com) are updated in real‑time
- Performance & Development: Achieve or exceed all assigned Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Manage detailed prospect account lists, diligently tracking lead progress. Continuously learn and develop your technical, competitive, and sales skills
Qualifications
- Proven ability to work autonomously and as a productive team member, demonstrating a strong work ethic and a proactive approach
- Experience using prospecting applications like LinkedIn Sales Navigator
- Demonstrated experience initiating and nurturing relationships with potential customers using targeted outbound prospecting techniques (social media, email, phone)
- Experience in a SaaS and/or Ed Tech environment is strongly preferred
- Full proficiency in Spanish and Italian
- Core competencies for success in this role include Accountability, Resourcefulness, Collaboration & Influencing, and Curiosity
- Proven creative problem‑solving approach and strong analytical skills
- Bachelor’s degree or at least 5 years of relevant work experience
- Full proficiency in English
- Proficiency with Salesforce or another CRM is required
- Flawless communication skills (oral and written) and comfort presenting to prospects
- 3+ years experience as a sales development representative with a track record of achieving lead/sales quotas
- Experience representing a company at industry events, trade shows, or webinars
- An additional European language is a plus
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Supplemental Life Insurance
Sales Development Representative (Bilingual Spanish and Italian) in Manchester employer: Turnitin
Turnitin is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, particularly in the vibrant city of Birmingham. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, we offer numerous opportunities for professional development and the chance to lead a high-performing team in the rapidly evolving EdTech sector. Our flexible remote work policy, combined with occasional travel, ensures a healthy work-life balance while contributing to meaningful solutions that drive customer success.
