Senior Sales Development Representitive - US-MD-Lanham//US-Remote

At 2U, we are all in on purpose. We are motivated by our mission – to eliminate the back row in education – and connected by our shared passion to deliver world-class digital education at scale. As the parent company of edX, the world’s leading online learning platform, 2U powers more than 4,000 online higher education offerings – from free courses to full degrees. Together with more than 230 colleges, universities, and corporate partners, we are helping to unlock human potential.

What We’re Looking For:

The Senior Sales Development Representative’s primary goal  is to generate interest in our product offering with companies that result in live and phone-based meetings for our Business Development Managers. This will be achieved through a combination of inbound and outbound efforts, targeted account outreach based on industry insights, thorough prospect communication, and personalized messaging. 

The Senior Sales Development Representative is the first point of contact for inbound leads, including University Partner referrals and ‘Bronze’ level clients. She/He will take ownership of completing immediate sales, sharing onboarding information and scheduling meetings with the relevant Business Development Manager.

This role requires persistence, creative problem solving and a proactive, ambitious approach to B2B selling. This person will work closely with marketing, sales and sales operations to maximize deal closing efficiency. 

The Senior Sales Development Representative should feel comfortable managing a high volume of leads at any given time and have sound judgment under pressure while maintaining a high level of customer service. The role requires meticulous attention to detail while ensuring effective use of time to meet SLAs.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

Lead Generation and Qualifying 

• Research and qualify marketing generated leads.
• Plan and execute …