Sales Development Representative (KSA Market)📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Moody's Corporation is seeking a Sales Development Representative (SDR) for its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position offers an opportunity to build a career in sales within a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment. Moody's fosters an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and encourages innovation, aiming to transform how risk is perceived and help clients navigate uncertainty.

As an SDR, you will identify and qualify new business opportunities, contributing to the growth of the sales pipeline. This role is designed as a development position to cultivate future sales talent within Moody's sales organization. The company encourages applications from individuals who are enthusiastic about the opportunity, even if they do not meet every single requirement, as potential and commitment to core values are highly regarded.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize various tools to support sales development activities.
• Employ CRM software to track and measure sales development efforts.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to achieve sales objectives.
• Follow up on marketing and event-generated leads, nurturing them into qualified sales opportunities.
• Qualify sales opportunities and partner with sales teams to advance deals.
• Execute cold outreach strategies to prospect target personas and nurture leads.
• Conduct research to identify key target personas and gather contact information.
• Lead cold calling campaigns to prospect, nurture warm leads, and qualify new sales opportunities.
• Strategize with sales teams on focus areas and develop plans to generate sales pipeline through SDR activities.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a sales or business development role.
• Demonstrated sales experience working with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) market.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related area.

Required Skills

• Strong lead generation and sales conversation skills, including cold emails, cold calls, prospecting, and nurturing leads.
• Proficiency in assessing opportunity suitability and managing objections.
• Eagerness to develop a career in sales and contribute to a high-performing, collaborative sales team.
• Diligence, attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization are essential for success in this role.
• Proficiency in both English and Arabic is required.

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role is part of a dynamic team within Moody's Corporation, a global leader committed to transforming risk assessment.