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Contract Sales Representative
Location
Tennessee
Posted
164 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Contract Sales Representative
Upswing
• Conduct outbound outreach (email, phone, LinkedIn) to a provided list of leads • Follow Upswing’s sales messaging and outreach cadence • Schedule demos for the sales team using our calendar tools • Document all outreach activity and lead notes in the designated system • Participate in training sessions and weekly check-ins • Meet weekly KPIs related to demo generation and documentation completeness
Job Requirements
- Experience in sales, lead generation, or outreach-focused roles preferred; experience in higher education or higher education sales a plus
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Comfortable working remotely and independently
- Reliable time management and responsiveness
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
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