Eightfold was founded with a vision to solve for employment in our society. For decades, the connection between individuals and opportunities has been based on who the individuals are and the strength of their network, vs. their potential. Eightfold leverages artificial intelligence to transform how to think about skills and capabilities for individuals as well as how jobs and career decisions are made. Eightfold offers the industry’s first AI-powered Talent Intelligence Platform to transform how organizations plan, hire, develop and retain a diverse workforce, enabling individuals to transform their career.
To date, Eightfold AI has received more than $410 million in funding and a valuation of over $2B from leading investors to further our mission of finding the right career for everyone in the world. If you are passionate about solving one of the most fundamental challenges of our society - employment, working on hard business problems and being part of an amazing growth story - Eightfold is the place to be!
About the Role
The Sales Development Representative will be the driving force behind our Sales function, responsible for setting up qualified meetings with Talent Acquisition and HR executives at leading US businesses. We're looking for the right person to join our sales team; someone passionate, tenacious, and results-driven.
Your day to day (Responsibilities)
- Partner with our Enterprise Account Executives to identify quality sales opportunities and grow new markets
- Excite prospects about becoming Eightfold customers and communicate the benefits of our industry-leading AI technology
- Evangelize Eightfold across the Talent Acquisition, D&I and HR communities
Must haves:
- 6+ months of sales or related experience, but we’ll consider candidates looking to start their first sales role
- Must be comfortable using best practice prospecting techniques and implementing them in a cold calling & outbound strategy
- Passion for selling and the ability to communicate our value
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure, multitask, organize, and prioritize responsibilities
Nice to have:
- Bachelor's degree or relevant experience
- Huge bonus points for a passion for diversity & inclusion and/or recruiting
- Competitive and goal-oriented
- An always positive approach to work with a constant desire to win
- Ambition to build a career in technology sales
We are a team of self-starters who excel in their fields. We believe in giving you responsibility, not a task. We want you to have ownership and pride in the work you are doing, and see the positive impact of your work on your colleagues, our customers, and the world. We believe in providing transparency and support, so you can do the best work of your career.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including family medical, vision, and dental coverage. We also offer a 401k plan, stock options, and unlimited paid time off for all eligible employees.
Eightfold.ai provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability.