Inside Sales Representative, Outbound
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At a glance
What you'd actually do: Cold-call prospective business customers to introduce HP products, qualify leads, log activity in the CRM, and hit daily call and lead targets.
Your game plan for this job
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- 1Pick 2–3 people at HP Inc.We haven't found reps here yet. Search LinkedIn for "sales development HP Inc.".
- 2Send a short, curious noteAsk about their experience, not for a referral. We write it for you, with the role and what HP Inc. sells.
- 3Have a 15-minute chatGood questions for this role:
- What does a normal day look like for you?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- The role is mostly outbound. How much is calling vs. email vs. LinkedIn?
- The posting mentions Salesforce. How much of your day is in those tools?
- 4Apply, ideally with a referralIf the chat went well, ask if they'd refer you or point you to the hiring manager. Then apply and let them know so they can flag it.
- 5Prep for the role playSDR interviews almost always end in a mock cold call. Practice with the HP Inc. cheat sheet and the role-play guide.
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Full job description
Inside Sales Representative, Outbound
Description -
Job Summary
- This role is responsible for initiating outbound calls to introduce organization products and services, tailoring sales pitches to customer needs, and qualifying leads. The role collaborates with internal teams, follows up on inquiries, and maintains accurate records while striving to achieve performance targets and enhancing sales skills through training.
Responsibilities
- Initiates outbound calls to prospective customers, introducing organization products, services, and solutions.
- Develops a solid understanding of the organization's offerings, key features, and benefits to effectively communicate value propositions to potential customers.
- Delivers sales pitches tailored to customer needs, focusing on the benefits and value of the products or services.
- Identifies and qualifies potential leads, gathering relevant information and documenting details in the CRM system.
- Participates in promotion campaigns, effectively conveying special offers, discounts, and promotions to potential customers.
- Collaborates with internal teams, such as marketing and customer support, to ensure seamless customer experiences.
- Applies standard policies for following up on customer inquiries, providing accurate information, and addressing concerns.
- Strives to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly performance targets, including call quotas and lead generation goals.
- Contributes to pipeline management and maintains accurate and up-to-date records of customer interactions, conversations, and outcomes.
- Participates in training sessions to enhance product knowledge, sales skills, and customer service techniques.
Education & Experience Recommended
- High School Diploma/General Education Diploma (GED)/Higher Secondary education or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
- Typically has 2-4 years of work experience, preferably in inside sales or tele sales, or a related field.
Preferred Certifications
- Certified Inside Sales Professional (CISP)
Knowledge & Skills
- Business Development
- Business Planning
- Business To Business
- Cold Calling
- Consultative Selling
- Cross-Selling
- Customer Relationship Management
- Inside Sales
- Marketing
- Merchandising
- Outbound Calls
- Phone Sales
- Product Knowledge
- Sales Process
- Sales Prospecting
- Sales Strategy
- Salesforce
- Selling Techniques
- Telemarketing
- Upselling
Cross-Org Skills
- Effective Communication
- Results Orientation
- Learning Agility
- Digital Fluency
- Customer Centricity
Impact & Scope
- Impacts immediate team and acts as an informed team member providing analysis of information and limited project direction input.
Complexity
- Works on assignments that are routine to moderately complex in nature and require basic problem resolution.
Disclaimer
- This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.
Salary
The on-target earnings (OTE) range for this role is $24 to $34 USD per hour with a 60%/40% (salary/incentive) mix. Pay varies by work location, job-related
knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits:
HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Long term/short term disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Generous time off policies, including;
- 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
- 13 paid holidays
- Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview
[https://hpbenefits.ce.alight.com/])
The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this
posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time,
with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
Job -
Sales
Schedule -
Full time
Shift -
No shift premium (United States of America)
Travel -
Relocation -
Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) -
HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s).
Please be assured that you will not be subject to any adverse treatment if you choose to disclose the information requested. This information is provided voluntarily. The information obtained will be kept in strict confidence.
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