Sales Development Representative

OpenX is focused on unleashing the full economic potential of digital media companies. We do this by making digital advertising markets and technologies that are designed to deliver optimal value to publishers and advertisers on every ad served across all screens.

At OpenX, we have built a team that is uniquely experienced in designing and operating high-scale ad marketplaces, and we are constantly on the lookout for thoughtful, creative executors who are as fascinated as we are about finding new ways to apply a blend of market design, technical innovation, operational excellence, and empathetic partner service to the frontiers of digital advertising.

At OpenX, we know that the key to growth is a high-performing sales team. That’s why we’re seeking a qualified Sales Development Representative (SDR) to prospect and hunt for net new business that will support our Growth Sales Team. As the first line of communication with a prospect, the ideal SDR is a hunter who will out work the competition to develop a robust pipeline of net new business opportunities for the Growth Sales team to close. The SDR should be a quick learner who has strong communication skills and an ability to showcase our offerings in a compelling way. Every potential customer is an opportunity for boosting top-line revenue growth, customer acquisition levels, and profitability.

Represent the company’s products and services, using comprehensive knowledge as well as consumer research to explain how our solutions meet customer needs.

Generate leads and build relationships by nurturing warm prospects and finding potential new sales opportunities.

Manage and maintain a pipeline of interested prospects and engage sales executives in next steps.

Identify best practices for refining the company’s lead-generation playbook.

Utilize Salesforce, cold calls, and email to generate new sales opportunities.

Identify the needs of prospects, and suggest appropriate products or services

Build long-term, trusting relationships with prospects to qualify leads as sales opportunities.

Proactively seek new business opportunities in the market.

Set up meetings or calls between (prospective) customers and sales executives.

Report to sales manager with weekly, monthly, and quarterly results.

1-3 years of experience in sales, with a track record of exceeding lead targets.

Strong communication skills via phone and email.

Proven, creative problem-solving approach and strong analytical skills.

Strong desire and ability to move up within a sales organization.

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) or 3 years or relevant work experience

Experience as a sales development representative, with a track record of achieving sales quotas.

Proficiency with Salesforce or other CRM software.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Self-motivated and results-oriented.

Proficiency in CRM software.

Pursuant to any state, local ordinance, or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation. 

OpenX is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For all applicants, the base salary range is noted above, per year + bonus + equity + benefits. A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. 

A summary of our benefits, which include medical, dental, vision, 401k, equity and more, can be viewed here: https://www.openx.com/company/careers/ A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications.  

Our five company values form a solid bedrock serving to define us as a group and guide the company. Our values remind us that how we do things often matters as much as what we do.

We are one team. There are no exceptions. We are a group of strong and diverse individuals unified by a shared mission. We embrace challenges and win together as a team. We respect and care about our colleagues and cultivate an inclusive culture

We innovate on behalf of our customers. We understand, respect, and listen carefully to our customers. We build great products to solve our customers’ problems. We manage our customers’ expectations clearly and honestly. We are a trusted partner to all of our customers - we act with integrity at all times. We care.

We are all owners of OpenX

We all have a voice to improve OpenX

We stake our personal and professional reputations on the excellence of our work

We are not interested in just "doing our jobs"; we take ownership to drive results

We understand and respect what each of us does. We are eager to teach and share what we know with others, both internally and externally. We are eager to learn from others and we ask questions internally and externally. 

We take responsible risks and own and learn from our mistakes. We recognize and repeat success. We actively seek out and provide constructive feedback. We adapt quickly and embrace change. We tackle growth and learning with real urgency. We are endlessly curious.

Our three traits capture what makes a great team member at OpenX.

Ideal team players are humble and demonstrate integrity. They put the team's success above their own, share credit generously, and value collective achievements. They are self-assured, open to coaching, and committed to continuous learning.

Ideal team players are results-driven and motivated. They are curious, always seeking more to do, learn, and take on. As proactive problem-solvers, they take initiative without needing external motivation. They continuously think about the next steps and opportunities for improvement.

Ideal team players are smart and possess the intellectual acumen to understand the complexities of our organization and industry. They are interpersonally intelligent, good communicators, and exemplify sound judgment in their interactions across the company to foster a collaborative environment.

It is a fundamental principle at OpenX not to discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, gender identity/transgender status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, and other protected characteristic as established by law.

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