Sales Development Representative - Middle East & Africa

The client is using Startly and stands out as a pioneering fintech company dedicated to enhancing digital banking experiences. Their innovative software provides financial institutions with advanced tools for personalized financial management, real-time data processing, and interactive reporting. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Singapore, they have developed a robust platform that integrates seamlessly with various digital channels, offering personalized financial insights and loyalty management features. This commitment to improving user engagement and financial literacy reflects Moneythor's forward-thinking approach in the fintech landscape.

OVERVIEW

Are you a go-getter with big ambitions, ready to kick-start your career in enterprise software sales The client is looking for a driven Sales Development Representative (SDR) to uncover exciting opportunities in the world of digital banking. As the primary point of contact with prospective clients, you'll play a pivotal role in our sales process by identifying leads, establishing new relationships, and setting the stage for impactful sales presentations. If you possess excellent communication skills, a quick learning aptitude, and a talent for effectively advocating solutions, then they want to hear from you!

This role will be based out of our Dubai, UAE office, where they work in a hybrid (onsite and remote) model.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Represent the company, leveraging your comprehensive knowledge about our solutions to demonstrate how they address client needs.
• Generate leads and cultivate relationships by nurturing warm prospects and identifying new sales opportunities.
• Conduct prospecting calls across the Middle East and Africa to drive new business opportunities for the sales team.
• Build and expand the sales pipeline, identifying opportunities for new revenue and growth within existing accounts.
• Actively seek new business opportunities in the market and facilitate meetings or calls between prospective clients and sales executives.
• Utilize a variety of channels such as cold calling, events, LinkedIn and email outreach among others to generate and nurture sales opportunities.
• Manage detailed and accurate records of sales development activities in Salesforce.
• Understand prospect needs and recommend appropriate solutions or services.
• Cultivate long-term relationships with prospects to qualify leads as sales opportunities.
• Engage clients and prospects using creative communication methods and leverage various sales tools and technologies.
• Identify and implement best practices to optimize the company's lead generation strategies.
• Collaborate with the sales team to develop and execute outbound strategies to target clients through innovative approaches.
• Support efforts to increase participation in marketing events and conferences.
• Provide regular reports to the sales management team on weekly, monthly, and quarterly results.
• Stay abreast of developments in the enterprise software and SaaS sales landscape and financial markets to identify trends and new opportunities.

REQUIREMENTS

• 1 - 2 years of sales experience, preferably in the enterprise software space applied to financial services.
• Previous experience as a SDR, with a proven track record of meeting quotas.
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Salesforce or similar CRM software.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Eagerness to learn and grow within the enterprise software sales domain.