Sales Development Specialist

Would you like to be a part of one of the most exciting companies in Silicon Valley? NVIDIA the world leader in Visual and Accelerated Computing, is seeking a Sales Development Specialist for our inside sales organization. This role is tasked with crafting a pipeline of opportunities for NVIDIA’s sales teams by implementing lead management and demand generation activities. Thus, if you are passionate about how technology is driving dynamic changes in exciting segments like Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Cloud and Advanced Software Development, we'd like to talk with you! We have a real passion for helping customers innovate and realize the full benefits of the NVIDIA platform!What you'll be doing:Attain a minimum of 100% of quota attainment.Implement demand generation programs for install base and new business opportunitiesMaintain a high-volume of daily activity with prospects by phone, email, and LinkedIn messaging.Seek net new opportunities by calling leads from marketing activities including campaigns, events, webinars, referrals, and website inquiries.Navigate social media and professional network websites for prospecting, as well as use Salesforce.com to manage all lead activity and opportunity creationBuild a pipeline of new opportunities for NVIDIA’s sales teams by identifying new prospects, qualifying the lead, and converting the lead to opportunity statusCollaboration directly with the NVIDIA Marketing team, as well as Field, Inside, and Channel SalesHave an understanding and clear delivery of NVIDIA value proposition, key features, product messages, and positioningWhat we need to see:Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience2+ years of inside sales and/or customer experience preferredComfortable with performing a high volume of outbound calls to prospectsProficient with LinkedIn, Salesforce.com experienceExcellent written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to convey them over the phoneAbility to conceptualize and convey complex technical concepts in a clear and concise mannerStrong organizational and time management skills with high energy, drive, and a sense of urgencyCreative and persistent in developing techniques to reach new prospectsPositive attitudeNVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most hard-working people in the world working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you!The cash compensation range is $88,000 - $143,750, with 85% paid through base salary and 15% variable compensation. Your cash compensation will be determined based on your location, experience and the pay of employees in similar positions.You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.