Sales Development Representative at OpenGov

San Francisco, California, United States

OpenGov Logo
$50,000 – $80,000Compensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Public Sector, GovernmentIndustries

Requirements

  • Inherent sales skills
  • Motivated by results
  • Dedicated to cultivating new business prospects
  • Eager to learn and grow within a fast-paced sales environment

Responsibilities

  • Assess and evaluate market trends and customer needs to identify fresh business opportunities for OpenGov in the public sector
  • Become a product expert on OpenGov’s cloud-based platform, catering to local, state, special districts, and non-profits
  • Develop and endorse optimal prospecting strategies within assigned territory, in alignment with Account Executives and Customer Success managers, to meet monthly quotas for scheduled demos and qualified opportunities
  • Cultivate high-quality meetings by utilizing tools such as Salesforce.com, LinkedIn and Outreach to generate daily inbound leads and establish credibility and rapport with potential customers
  • Create and execute effective strategies for expanding business within designated prospect lists and other jurisdictional categories
  • Clearly and persuasively communicate the value OpenGov offers to customers and promptly establish credibility and rapport with potential clients
  • Maintain a high volume of prospecting calls and emails per week, while remaining adaptable and focused amid rapid changes
  • Attend trade shows and events, promoting our offerings and generating leads
  • Analyze and follow up with leads generated at conferences or events to ensure optimal opportunities are capitalized upon and effectively pursued
  • Actively manage leads and apply expert analysis to ensure the prioritization of qualified opportunities

Skills

Prospecting
Lead Generation
Product Demonstrations
Market Trends Analysis
Customer Needs Assessment
Public Sector Sales
Sales Quotas
Territory Management

OpenGov

Cloud-based software for government organizations

About OpenGov

OpenGov provides cloud-based software solutions tailored for the public sector, focusing on strategic budgeting, planning, permitting, licensing, and code enforcement. Their products help government organizations transition from paper-based processes to digital workflows, significantly reducing the time and resources needed for tasks like budget creation, which can be completed in half the usual time. OpenGov stands out from competitors by leveraging extensive experience in the public sector to address specific challenges faced by local governments, such as outdated systems and the need for transparency. The company's goal is to empower government leaders with better data analysis tools to enhance decision-making and improve engagement with constituents.

Redwood City, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$221.8MTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Government & Public SectorIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Competitive Salary
Work from Anywhere
Unlimited Vacation
Mission-Driven Colleagues
World-Class Healthcare
Professional Development
Family Matters
Amazing Customers

Risks

Increased competition from other SaaS providers targeting the public sector.
Integration challenges from iGovServices acquisition may disrupt existing services.
Reliance on cloud solutions makes OpenGov vulnerable to service outages.

Differentiation

OpenGov specializes in cloud-based solutions tailored for the public sector.
The company offers strategic budgeting, permitting, and licensing software for governments.
OpenGov's software reportedly halves the time needed for budget creation.

Upsides

Growing demand for cloud solutions as governments modernize outdated systems.
Acquisition of iGovServices expands OpenGov's offerings into tax and revenue management.
Rising adoption of electronic bidding systems enhances OpenGov's procurement solutions.

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