Sales Development Representative - Sportsbook, North America
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At a glance
What you'd actually do: Prospect sportsbook operators by phone, email, video and LinkedIn, and book qualified meetings for Genius Sports' business development managers.
Your game plan for this job
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- 1Pick 2–3 people at Genius SportsWe found 3 current reps: , 3 living near this job. SDRs reply the most; they were in your shoes recently. See them ↓
- 2Send a short, curious noteAsk about their experience, not for a referral. We write it for you, with the role and what Genius Sports 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, LinkedIn. 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 Genius Sports cheat sheet and the role-play guide.
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- BBCustomer successBrendan BucherCustomer Success Manager📍 New York, New York● Lives near this job (New York City area)Confirmed at Genius Sports Oct 19
- JKCustomer successJesse KaplanCustomer Success Lead📍 New York City Metropolitan Area● Lives near this job (New York City area)
Customer Success Lead at Genius Sports
Confirmed at Genius Sports Oct 19 - ZWCustomer successZane WaspCustomer Success Manager - Sportsbook📍 New York City Metropolitan Area● Lives near this job (New York City area)Confirmed at Genius Sports Oct 19
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Full job description
By bringing together next-gen technology and the finest live data available, Genius Sports is enabling a new era of sports for fans worldwide, delivering experiences that are more immersive, interactive and personalised than ever before. Learn more at geniussports.com.
THE ROLE:
The successful SDR candidate will be responsible for generating new business opportunities at the top of the funnel and work closely with Business Development Managers to create qualified sales opportunities. As the first line of communication with prospects, you will have a strong understanding of the sales process, excel at researching leads as well as building new relationships to ensure the sales closer is set up for success. You will be a quick learner with strong communication skills and have the ability to showcase the unique offerings of the business in a compelling way.
Main Responsibilities
- Generating leads and building relationships by nurturing warm prospects and finding new potential sales opportunities to develop.
- Establishing new, collaborative relationships with leaders across the global sales team.
- Managing and maintaining a sales pipeline and identifying best practices.
- Leveraging the use of outbound calling, video, LinkedIn, email & other social channels to build a wide commercial network.
- Identifying and attending trade shows internationally to ensure we’re maximizing all opportunities with prospects in the industry.
- Contributing to building and refining the outbound strategy to optimize sales efficiency.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
- Ideally has experience of one-year B2B outbound sales experience, with a history of exceeding lead generation targets.
- High level of technical proficiency at Excel/Salesforce or other CRM systems.
- Strong communication skills both written & verbal.
- Proven creative problem-solving approach and strong analytical skills.
- Strong desire and ability to move up within a sales organization.
- Highly organised and data driven.
- Proficiency with LinkedIn.
- Openness to travel and attend business conferences and events.
- Desire to work within a close-knit team of like-minded, sports fans & individuals.
The salary for this role is based on an annualized range of $60,000 - $80,000 USD. In addition to base salary, this role will be eligible to participate in Genius Sports variable compensation schemes, as well as our US benefits and 401k plans.
We enjoy an ‘office-first’ culture and maximize opportunities to collaborate, connect and learn together. Our hybrid working models differ depending on your role and location.
As well as a competitive salary and range of benefits, we’re committed to supporting employee wellbeing and helping you grow your skills, experience and career. Learn more about how rewarding life at Genius can be at Reward | Genius Sports.
One team, being brave, driving change
We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and the ability to make a difference. Learn more about our values and culture at Culture | Genius Sports.
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