Sales Development Representative, Education

An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Sales Development Representative, Education Strategic and relationship-focused Sales Development Representative responsible for driving demand generation and cultivating partnerships with consultants, specifiers, end users, and other key stakeholders. This role identifies new business opportunities, develops and maintains client relationships, and supports business growth through proactive prospecting and engagement activities. The Sales Development Representative collaborates closely with sales, marketing, product development, and End User Business Development Managers to align market strategies and support targeted verticals. Success in this role requires strong communication, analytical thinking, and the ability to consistently meet business development objectives while delivering an exceptional customer experience. As our Sales Development Representative, Education, you'll support HID's success by: Generating qualified leads through cold calling, email outreach, networking events, social media, and other prospecting activities. Building and maintaining a robust sales pipeline to support revenue growth objectives. Conducting market research to identify potential clients, industry trends, competitive activity, and business opportunities. Engaging prospective customers to understand their business needs and position appropriate solutions. Developing and maintaining strong relationships with current and prospective clients to support long-term business growth. Preparing and delivering effective product and solution presentations. Monitoring progress toward business development goals and taking corrective actions when needed. Maintaining accurate and timely documentation of customer interactions, opportunities, and sales activities within Salesforce and other reporting systems. Producing reports and analysis related to lead generation, conversion rates, pipeline development, and sales performance. Working in tandem with End User Business Development Managers to drive sales across targeted vertical markets. Collaborating with internal sales, marketing, and product development teams to execute business development initiatives. Supporting customer retention efforts through proactive relationship management and timely resolution of customer concerns. Developing a thorough understanding of client environments, cultures, and decision-making processes within target verticals. Analyzing market and sales data to refine outreach strategies and improve business development effectiveness. Staying informed of industry trends, market conditions, emerging technologies, and competitor activities. Continuously expanding product knowledge and sales methodologies to increase effectiveness. Supporting strategic growth initiatives by identifying and nurturing new business opportunities. Demonstrating a customer-centric approach that promotes trust, satisfaction, and long-term partnerships. Your Experience and Background include: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or a related field. Minimum 2+ years of experience in sales, business development, or a related field. Proven track record of achieving or exceeding business development, lead generation, or sales targets. Strong understanding of sales processes, prospecting techniques, and pipeline management. Clear understanding of end-user corporate cultures, environments, and decision-making processes within target verticals. Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively engage internal and external stakeholders. Strong critical thinking, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and proactively pursue new opportunities. Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams. Customer-centric mindset with strong relationship-building and networking skills. Proficiency with Salesforce CRM and Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Ability to read and interpret technical journals, specifications, and industry standards. Experience within the physical access control, security technology, or related industries is preferred. Familiarity with industry market trends, competitors, and business drivers is preferred. Demonstrated negotiation skills and experience influencing buying decisions is preferred. Experience presenting products, services, and business solutions to a variety of customer audiences is preferred. Experience working remotely in a distributed sales organization is preferred. What we can offer you: Competitive salary and rewards package Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds Why apply? Empowerment: You'll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don't need to check all the boxes. If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to apply. Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. You'll have opportunities to share insights and contribute forward-thinking ideas that shape future outcomes. Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted. HID does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. HID is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that reflects the global communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a workplace that empowers everyone to thrive and be their authentic selves, fostering an environment of mutual respect and inclusivity. If you have a disability and require assistance or accommodation to participate in the application process or to perform essential job functions, please contact accommodations-ext@hidglobal.com.Immigration Sponsorship Not Available Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to reside and work in the hiring country. HID Global will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the hiring country will not be considered. At times, HID may use AI-assisted technology to help our Talent Acquisition team review applications by identifying job-related qualifications, skills, and experience in rsums and comparing them with the requirements of the role. The technology supports recruiter review but does not make hiring decisions. A member of our Talent Acquisition team reviews each application before any selection decision is made. Information processed by the tool is deleted once the recruiter's review is complete.