Sales Development Representative - Raleigh, NC (Hybrid)

The Sales Development Representative will play a key role in driving new business opportunities by researching companies and setting high-value introductory appointments for our sales team in support of our rapidly growing business and high growth market.Responsibilities:Researching large enterprises to understand their current initiatives, plans and challenges, as well as utilizing this research strategically to build meaningful relationships with prospective customers. Crafting personalized and account-based messaging that will be delivered via the phone, email, social media, video and other channels, to help customers understand how we align with their goals and build connections. Quality over quantity is important here.Reaching out to various leaders within cybersecurity teams to discuss their current projects and IT roadmap, as well as CXO-level initiatives. Executive presence and communication skills are key.Schedule well-qualified appointments with key decision makers within targeted companies to further discuss our solutions.Connect with inbound inquiries, direct as needed, educate and prepare them and our sales team to have a high-value conversation.Learn and demonstrate understanding of Zscaler’s technology and “Zero Trust” security model – and clearly articulate capabilities and advantages to prospective customers to successfully manage and overcome prospect objections.Work closely with Sales and Marketing teams in the development of strategic prospecting approaches, account-based selling, and marketing campaign synergy.Will use tools including Salesforce (CRM), Outreach (Sales Campaigns), ZoomInfo/6Sense (Account/Buyer Intent), and GSuite (email, file sharing, collaboration).