At 8x8 Inc. [Nasdaq:EGHT] we put communications at the heart of our business and build technology that allows people to connect anytime, anywhere they are in the world, and on any device. XCaaS - the 8x8 Experience Communications Platform - brings together Employee and Customer Experience, enabling hybrid workforces across the globe to connect, collaborate, and delight customers, while providing businesses with real-time communications analytics, intelligence and unique insights.

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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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