Inside Sales Intern/ SDR Intern (Sales Development Representative, Paid Internship)

OPSWAT, a global leader in IT, OT, and ICS critical infrastructure cybersecurity, delivers an end-to-end platform that gives public and private sector organizations and enterprises the critical advantage needed to protect their complex networks, secure their devices, and ensure compliance. Over the last 20 years our commitment to innovative technology has earned the trust of more than 1,700 organizations, governments, and institutions globally, solidifying our role in protecting the worlds critical infrastructure and securing our way of life.

The Position:

We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Sales Development Representative (SDR) Intern to join our dynamic team based in Taiwan. As an SDR Intern, you will play a crucial role in supporting our sales initiatives by assisting with lead generation, market research, and outreach efforts across the GCR region. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in sales and marketing within the cybersecurity industry.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Assist in managing, qualifying, and prospecting inbound and outbound marketing leads through targeted initiatives.
• Support the process of educating and developing prospect leads, driving them towards a hand-off to the sales team.
• Document conversations and qualifications in a clear and organized manner.
• Assist with cold calling prospects generated from various sources.
• Schedule appointments for OPSWATs sales team once a lead becomes qualified.
• Nurture new marketing leads by educating and developing prospects until they are ready for further engagement with a sales representative.
• Help drive attendance for marketing events and activities
• Ensure successful follow-through of the sales cycle by maintaining accurate activity and lead qualification information in the CRM application.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing team members on strategic sales approaches.
• Continuously develop knowledge of OPSWAT products and the cybersecurity industry through learning and education.

What We Need From You:

• A strong interest in business development and prospecting success using core sales tools.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a distributed sales, marketing and channel team and peers.
• Basic understanding of how to uncover customer pain points and business needs and correlate them with business solutions and value.
• Strong and professional communication skillsboth written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple requests and time demands concurrently while supporting the achievement of goals within the assigned territory or set of accounts.
• A strong sense of urgency in reaching goals and key deliverables.
• Proficiency in English is preferred

It Would Be Nice If You Had:

• Progress towards a BA/BS degree or relevant experience.
• A passion for excellence and a proactive attitude.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Professional business presence and acumen.
• An ability to multitask effectively while maintaining a results-oriented mindset.

This is a one-year position with a minimum requirement of working from office for 3 days a week for 4 hours per day; the salary will be paid based on the actual working hours. Compensation and labor insurance will be provided.

OPSWAT is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are extended to all employees and applicants, free of discrimination and harassment of any type. All employment decisions are based on individual qualifications, job requirements, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Recruiting Agencies: we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third party agencies for any of our open positions. To submit resumes for our jobs, there must be a recruiting contract approved by our legal team and endorsed by both parties. We are currently not accepting additional 3rd party agencies at this time.