Sales Development Representative (Austin, TX)

WHAT IS BOX?

Box (NYSE:BOX) is the leader in Intelligent Content Management. Our platform enables organizations to fuel collaboration, manage the entire content lifecycle, secure critical content, and transform business workflows with enterprise AI. We help companies thrive in the new AI-first era of business. Founded in 2005, Box simplifies work for leading global organizations, including JLL, Morgan Stanley, and Nationwide. Box is headquartered in Redwood City, CA, with offices across the United States, Europe, and Asia.

By joining Box, you will have the unique opportunity to continue driving our platform forward. Content powers how we work. It’s the billions of files and information flowing across teams, departments, and key business processes every single day: contracts, invoices, employee records, financials, product specs, marketing assets, and more. Our mission is to bring intelligence to the world of content management and empower our customers to completely transform workflows across their organizations. With the combination of AI and enterprise content, the opportunity has never been greater to transform how the world works together and at Box you will be on the front lines of this massive shift.

WHY BOX NEEDS YOU

As a Sales Development Representative, you'll work closely with our Account Executives and Marketing department to ensure leads are effectively managed across teams in order to attract great clients. Our SDRs play a crucial role in the company, and we'll provide you with the necessary tools, training, mentorship, and leadership as you collaborate with companies to identify their challenges and how Box can help solve them.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Act as the initial point of contact for new customers via our sales channels and respond promptly to their inquiries

• Engage with potential clients through various communication channels such as calls, emails, and marketing efforts aimed at creating business opportunities

• Successfully negotiate and close contracts for deals valued at less than $5,000 in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR)

• Foster connections with a wide range of clientele and encourage discussions about Box solutions

• Demonstrate attentive listening skills when understanding customer requirements and articulating how Box can meet those needs effectively

• Meet established quota targets for territorial revenue growth consistently

• Adhere to Box’s standards when using the Salesforce system while also providing lead metrics

• Occasionally close deals yourself with smaller organizations

WHO YOU ARE

We are an AI-first company. This means you approach your work with a growth mindset and find ways to leverage AI to help make faster, smarter decisions that will 10X your impact at Box.

• Strong interest in transitioning to a role in outbound sales

• Team-centric mindset - demonstrated ability working well in a collaborative environment

• Experience in engaging with customers and adept at resolving challenges effectively

• Excellent time management skills

• Strong relationship-building abilities

• Strong communication skills and proven ability to identify potential customer opportunities

Preferred Experience:

• Previous experience in a lead generation role or sales

• Track record of success in a performance-driven role focused on meeting specific metrics

Box lives its values, with community and in-person collaboration being a core part of our culture. Boxers are expected to work from their assigned office a minimum of 3 days per week. Your Recruiter will share more about how we work and company culture during the hiring process.

At Box, we believe unique and diverse experiences benefit our culture, our products, our customers, our company, and our world. We aim to recruit a passionate, high-performing workforce that reflects the world we live in. If you are head-over-heels about this role but unsure if you meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, and any other protected ground of discrimination under applicable human rights legislation. Box strives to respect the dignity and ‎‎independence of people with disabilities and is committed to giving them the same ‎‎opportunity to succeed as all other employees. Inclusiveness is core to our culture at Box, and we strive to ensure you get the most from your interview experience.

Box makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please complete this form. Reasonable accommodations may include scheduling adjustments, document dictation and beyond.

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