[Remote] Sales Development Representative at PlayVS

United States

PlayVS Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Esports, Education TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 1+ years of experience in a sales or business development role (preferred)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work Pacific Standard Time and/or Mountain Time
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to build rapport and trust with potential customers
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented
  • Proficient in CRM software (Salesforce preferred)
  • A positive attitude and a strong work ethic

Responsibilities

  • Prospect and generate leads through various channels, including cold calling, email outreach, social media, and attending industry events
  • Qualify leads by understanding their needs, challenges, and budget
  • Develop and nurture relationships with potential customers through effective communication and personalized outreach
  • Schedule demos and meetings for Account Executives
  • Maintain and update accurate records of all prospect interactions within our CRM
  • Analyze data and identify trends to improve lead generation and qualification processes
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of the sales development process

Skills

Cold Calling
Email Outreach
Social Media Prospecting
Lead Qualification
CRM
Salesforce
Relationship Building

PlayVS

High school esports competition platform

About PlayVS

PlayVS provides a platform for high school students in the U.S. and Canada to participate in esports competitions, featuring games like League of Legends and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The platform simplifies scheduling, matchmaking, and record-keeping for teams, and is offered free of charge to schools to promote esports participation and skill development. PlayVS also connects high school esports to collegiate programs, awarding over $1 million in scholarships and partnering with staypluggedin.gg to help students secure financial support for their education. The company's goal is to foster student growth through esports while supporting high schools in building their programs.

Los Angeles, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$103.6MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Education, Consumer Goods, GamingIndustries
51-200Employees

Risks

Competition from platforms like NASEF threatens PlayVS's market share.
Omnic.AI partnership may face challenges if AI feedback doesn't meet expectations.
Madden NFL Youth Championship may struggle if the game loses popularity.

Differentiation

PlayVS offers a free esports platform for high schools, fostering skill development.
The company bridges high school and collegiate esports, offering scholarships and prizes.
PlayVS partners with organizations like NFL and Special Olympics for unique esports events.

Upsides

Partnership with Omnic.AI enhances player development through AI-driven performance insights.
Collaboration with NFL for Madden NFL Youth Championship expands audience and cross-promotion.
Multi-year deal with New Mexico Activities Association boosts platform adoption in schools.

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