Direct Sales Representative

Technology Direct Sales Representative (Pleasanton, CA)

Five9, Inc. is a global provider of On-Demand Call Center Solutions for customer interaction management.  With the hosted/on-demand industry in a high growth mode Five9 is adding to its expanding sales organization.

Position Summary

Five9, Inc. is seeking an Inside / Direct Sales Representative, who will be part of a dynamic sales organization and responsible for direct sales in an assigned territory.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Generate new sales within assigned territory.
  • Drive sales demand via lead follow up, cold calling and business planning
  • Effectively identify, qualify, own, and manage sales pipeline
  • Facilitate customer opportunity through all stages of the sales cycle to close
  • Use CRM package (Salesforce.com) to input all data pertaining to a customer opportunity from initial contact to close
  • Develop proficiency on all assigned Five9 service offerings and systems
  • Consistently strive to meet or exceed established goals
  • Portray a professional image in all communications

Minimum qualifications

  • A minimum of  5 years of sales/sales development experience in a high-tech environment
  • Excellent telephone sales and presentation skills
  • Demonstrated success in closing business over the phone
  • Energetic, upbeat, tenacious, team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Previous experience making a minimum of 50 outbound calls per day
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.

Recommended – but Not Required

  • Knowledge of Call Center Technology and Terms
  • On Demand / Hosted Service offerings and VoIP
  • Strong understanding of Salesforce.com CRM

Other  

  • Compensation includes competitive base salary and monthly commission
  • Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, and 401(k) plan
  • Full time M-F position – Pleasanton, CA office