Sales Operations Intern - Remote

Overview

The Sales Operations Intern is a valuable resource for Regional Partners and Account Executives. This position supports sales and marketing efforts by requesting quotes from appropriate Vendors and Distributors, generating quotes for Customers, managing SalesForce.com Opportunities, and corresponding with Customers in an effort to maintain and grow the region.

In Short

• Use SalesForce.com to generate quotes, track opportunities and process orders
• Promptly responding to internal and external inquiries
• Suggest creative pricing and payment solutions balancing customer need and pricing policies
• Serve as a liaison between Customers, Vendors, and GuidePoint outside Sales Executives
• Develop and retain Product and Industry knowledge, Vendor Resources, and GuidePoint Security Service offerings
• Develop and maintain relationship with GuidePoint key Vendors and Customers
• Attend regional forecast calls and perform pipeline analysis to ensure forecast accuracy
• Leverage resources and relationships to bring Value to Customers
• Serve as a liaison between GuidePoint outside Account Executives, Accounting and Contracts Departments to process and track orders
• Work with the team to analyze information and make decisions that benefit GuidePoint Security
• Demonstrate the ability to manage multiple tasks with shifting priorities and tight deadlines

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required
• Prior experience in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software required. Experience with SalesForce.com preferred
• Technical sales/support and outbound calling experience preferred
• Solid Math skills with the ability to calculate margins/discounts, and percentages required
• Must be self motivated
• An unwavering positive attitude, strong drive for results, and the ability to deal with ambiguity are a must
• Must be open to receiving constructive feedback and applying it to improve their results
• Demonstrates good judgment in analyzing information to make decisions that benefit GuidePoint Security
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely via email, phone, and written documents

Benefits

• Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions, working on-site may be required for Federal positions)
• Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA
• Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans
• 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
• Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
• Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
• Pet Benefit Option