Associate Account Executive

8x8, Inc. (NASDAQ: EGHT) believes that CX limits were meant to be shattered. We connect people and organizations through seamless communication on the industry's most integrated platform for Customer Experience—combining Contact Center, Unified Communications, and CPaaS APIs. The 8x8® Platform for CX integrates AI at every level to enable personalized customer journeys, drive operational excellence and insights, and facilitate team collaboration.

We help customer experience and IT leaders become the heartbeat of their organizations, empowering them to unlock the potential of every interaction. With one platform, one ecosystem, and one data model, you can turn every team into a customer-facing team and unify your CX to conquer the complexity. 

As an organization, we are looking for Team8s who are AI-proficient, open to innovation, and skilled in leveraging AI for efficiency and growth.

Learn more on our company website at www.8x8.com follow our pages on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

The Associate Account Associate - Are you an ambitious individual with an eye on sales excellence and maximizing earning potential? Dive into the 8x8 Pathfinder Program blend of rigorous training and on-ground sales experience, tailored for those with a drive to climb to the top of the sales hierarchy. With the Pathfinder Program, you don't just learn you apply. Engage with real accounts, leverage state-of-the-art tools, and be mentored by sales leaders, all designed to propel you towards unparalleled sales achievements.
Your Growth Path: Beyond the program lies a landscape of elite sales roles and lucrative opportunities within 8x8. Graduates who shine through in training and application are not just recognized they're propelled forward into higher roles, supported with ongoing career growth mechanisms.
Responsibilities
Quickly learn and build superior sales practices and methodologies
Generate interest in 8x8 through cold calling, emails, and social outreach to current customers
Assess and qualify customers on upsell and cross-sell opportunities through deep customer understanding and showcasing our suite's value
Schedule meetings with assigned field and/or inside sales team to review all qualified leads
Provide critical sales support to Commercial AMs by identifying and closing small to mid-size deals
Inputs and updates all sales activities and opportunities in Salesforce.com and other relevant systems
Qualifications
Minimum 1 year of B2B experience in a quota carrying sales role; prior exposure to Telecom, Internet, Technology, SaaS, or VoIP sales is an advantage
Experience in inside sales or account management is preferred
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
A positive mindset with a strong passion for achieving career success
Proven ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
Bachelor's Degree

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