About the opportunity:
The Inside Sales Specialist (ISS) is a critical role, as this is an extension of our direct selling force. This role will work directly with internal stakeholders and prospects to: Build new relationships with businesses, inform decision makers about Dayforce products, identify new opportunities to increase sales pipeline, help progress existing opportunities and provide strategic support to ensure a smooth sales process end-to-end. Some travel may be required for corporate and sales team meetings.
What you’ll get to do:
• Partner with Account Executives to strategically target assigned accounts.
• Research accounts and understand targeted prospect’s Human Capital Management needs, challenges, and future roadmap through conversations across prospect organization.
• Understand Dayforce’s product suite and demonstrate knowledge to make targeted prospect
recommendations.
• Generate new relationships and sales opportunities through account-based prospecting, targeting multiple personas inside the account through a multi-channel outreach (daily outbound outreach, telephone, email, webinar, social media, direct mail campaigns, key strategic initiatives etc.).
• Apply critical time management skills to the following: Managing sales partnerships, consistent communication with prospects, execution in outbound efforts, engaging with decision makers, developing pipeline, and progressing opportunities.
• Communicate and work with Account Executives throughout the sales process to establish and execute strategies that effectively present a solid business case to prospects on how to best leverage Ceridian.
• Attain sales quota by creating and executing a business plan with partners to exceed revenue goals and evangelize Dayforce value.
• Continuously maintain pipeline data and update daily activity in CRM.
Skills and experience we value:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business preferred - or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of sales experience (B2B and HCM SaaS preferred)
• Strong prospecting, financial and business analysis skills.
• Excellent communications, presentation, and people skills are essential to creating the right rapport.
• Proven organizational skills and highly self-disciplined.
• Computer proficiency with standard office applications.
• Excellent time management skills critical to success.
• Driven to succeed attitude, organized, creative, and team-success oriented.
• An understanding of common sales cycles.
What would make you really stand out:
• 2+ years of prospecting experience in a business-to-business environment.
• 3+ years of sales experience nurturing pipeline with 6+ month sales cycles.
• Payroll/HRIS direct selling experience.
• Experience working with and selling to Senior and C-level roles.
• Prior experience in an Inside Sales, Business Development or Virtual Sales role.
• Experience using Software Sales tech stack like: Salesforce, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, Outreach, Sendoso, and Vidyard.
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What’s in it for you
Dayforce is fueled by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider and embrace ALL individuals and what makes them unique. We believe our employees should be happy and healthy, with peace of mind and a sense of fulfillment.
We encourage individuals to apply based on their passions.
Dayforce employees and their families are eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: medical, dental, vison, and life insurance. Dayforce employees are also eligible to participate in a 401k plan (plus match) and a Global Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees also receive unlimited Time Away From Work (in lieu of accrued vacation time), 10 paid US holidays, up to 80 hours of paid sick time and 17 weeks of paid parental leave, subject to the terms of the applicable policy or program.
With a commitment to community impact, including volunteer days and our charity, Dayforce Cares we provide opportunities for you to thrive both in your career and personal life. Our focus is not just on your job but on supporting you to be the best version of yourself.
About the Salary Ranges
Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including bonuses and/or incentives, or a candidate’s experience, skills, and location. Our company is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.
Minneapolis, MN
Ceridian is a global human capital management (HCM) software company. Dayforce, our flagship cloud HCM platform, provides human resources, payroll, benefits, workforce management, and talent management capabilities in a single solution. Our platform helps you manage the entire employee lifecycle, from recruiting and onboarding, to paying people and developing their careers. Ceridian provides solutions for organizations of all sizes, from small businesses to global organizations.
Makes Work Life Better
Ceridian’s brand promise is “Makes Work Life Better.” We deliver on that promise by living our values, which are customer focus, transparency, diligence, optimism, and agility. These values reflect who we are, and serve as a roadmap for how we plan to achieve our goals as an organization.
Our Way
Our Way is our culture. It's how we act, and how we deliver on our brand promise. It is the set of values that guide our company. Our Way is also about our customers' stories, and how our employees live our values in their daily lives.