Sales Development Representative Intern
AppZen
Sales & Business Development
Phoenix, AZ, USA
Posted on Saturday, July 22, 2023
AppZen is the leader in autonomous spend-to-pay software. Its patented artificial intelligence accurately and efficiently processes information from thousands of data sources so that organizations can better understand enterprise spend at scale to make smarter business decisions. It seamlessly integrates with existing accounts payable, expense, and card workflows to read, understand, and make real-time decisions based on your unique spend profile, leading to faster processing times and fewer instances of fraud or wasteful spend. Global enterprises, including one-third of the Fortune 500, use AppZen’s invoice, expense, and card transaction solutions to replace manual finance processes and accelerate the speed and agility of their businesses. To learn more, visit us at www.appzen.com.
AppZen is seeking motivated and goal-oriented self-starters to join us at our leading FinTech Artificial Intelligence organization! Sales Development Representative (SDR) interns can expect to join our dynamic sales team and play a key role in driving the growth and revenue of our cutting-edge AI-driven expense management software. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in sales, learn about the SaaS industry, and contribute to the success of a fast-growing technology company.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct market research to identify potential target customers and industries in the expense management and accounts payable space alongside a mentor
- Track and maintain accurate records of all lead interactions and sales activities in a variety of tools: Salesforce, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, etc
- Qualify leads through phone calls, emails, and other communication channels
- Engage with prospects to understand their accounts payable, expense management challenges and pain points
- Continuously learn about AppZen's products, industry trends, and sales techniques
- Assist with other sales-related tasks and projects as needed
Requirements:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Self-motivated with a strong desire to succeed in a sales role
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Ability to commute into the Phoenix, Arizona office two days per week
- Availability to work 16 hours per week during the academic semester September-December
Nice-to-Have:
- Currently pursuing a college degree at an accredited university
- Previous sales or customer service experience is preferred but not required
Benefits:
- Gain practical experience and skills in sales and business development in the SaaS industry
- Learn about cutting-edge AI technology and its applications in expense management and accounts payable
- Work closely with a supportive and experienced sales team at AppZen
- Develop valuable networking connections in the technology and finance industries
- Receive mentorship and guidance from sales professionals
- Opportunity to receive certification on AppZen
- Potential for future full-time employment opportunities within AppZen
We are equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.