Sales Development Rep at Moody's in New York, NY

Location(s):

7 World Trade Center, 250 Greenwich Street, New York, New York, 10007, US

Line Of Business: Sales OU(SALES OU)

Job Category:

Sales & Marketing

Experience Level: Experienced Hire

Role/Responsibilities :

The Sales Development Representative (SDR) is responsible for assisting with the growth of our sales pipeline through lead generation and inside sales activities. This role opens opportunities for further development in the sales organization.

Drive sales growth by sourcing new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow-up and outbound cold calls and emails
Collaborate with Account Managers and Sales Representatives to build strategic account plans and territories
Route qualified opportunities to the appropriate sales professional for further development and closure
Co-design and deploy focused sales campaigns aimed at expanding Moody's presence and brand in specific markets
Conduct research to develop target account contact information and account intelligence to generate an understanding of customer needs and requirements that can inform sales prospecting and/or marketing program strategies
Utilize CRM software to track and measure all sales activity

Qualifications :

First experience in a sales / business development / account management role in a software or financial organization
Bachelors' degree in finance, economics or related area advantageous
Background in, or knowledge of fixed-income credit or financial software advantageous
Professional fluency in English and one of the following European languages is essential: German, Spanish, French, Italian or Dutch
Confident phone manner including objection handling
Clear written communication skills
Creative problem-solving skills and ability to diagnose issues and develop solutions
Ability to multi-task and to meet short deadlines
Ability to work both independently and within a team environment, with focus and high attention to detail
Motivated by goal attainment and performance measurement
Proficiency in Internet searches, MS Office and CRM solutions (e.g. LinkedIn Sales Navigator and Salesforce) advantageous
1-3 years' experience working in direct business-to-business sales roles

Moody’s Corporation is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended by the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, 38 U.S.C. 4212 (VEVRAA), which requires Government contractors to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment: (1) disabled veterans; (2) recently separated veterans; (3) active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans; and (4) Armed Forces service medal veterans.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

We Request Priority Protected Veteran and Disabled Referrals for all of our locations

Please contact Donna Hutchinson, Assistant Vice President, Talent Attraction for any questions regarding this listing.