Opportunity Development Representative

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 245+ data centers across the globe and providing interconnections to all the key clouds and networks. Businesses need one place to simplify and bring together fragmented, complex infrastructure that spans private and public cloud environments. Our global platform allows customers to place infrastructure wherever they need it and connect it to everything they need to succeed.

We are a fast-growing global company with 70+ quarters of growth. Through our innovative portfolio of high-performance products and services, we have created the largest, most active global ecosystem of 10,000+ companies, including 2,000+ networks and 3,000 cloud and IT service providers in 32 countries spanning six continents. 

A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment. that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success. 

Job Summary

Are you looking for an opportunity to turn your determination and your engaging personality into a rewarding career with an industry-leading tech company? Due to our continued growth, we are seeking a bold and high-energy Sales Associate to join our team and contribute to our growth.

In this entry level, high-tech sales role, you will generate qualified leads for our Americas Sales team via cold calling and account research as well as pursue limited sales opportunities. This is an exciting opportunity for you to learn about all facets of our company. Although we are a large company, we retain the tight-knit and communicative culture of a start-up. We prefer to promote from within, so there is phenomenal room for advancement throughout our organization, allowing you to build the career that you want.

At Equinix, we make the internet work faster, better, and more reliably. We hire talented people who thrive on solving hard problems and give them opportunities to hone new skills, try new approaches, and grow in new directions. Our culture is at the heart of our success and it’s our authentic, humble, gritty people who create The Magic of Equinix. They share a real passion for winning and put the customer at the center of everything they do.

There has never been a better time to become part of a team and company that is a dynamic and innovative. Are you a talented and aspiring individual who is ready to take the first steps along an exciting career path? If you meet our qualifications, we want to talk with you. Contact us today!

As an entry level Sales Associate, you will play a meaningful role in meeting Equinix’s aggressive growth expectations as you generate new business opportunities to fuel the development of our America’s pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Researching accounts, identifying key players, generating interest, and developing accounts to stimulate business development

• Scheduling discovery calls with qualified customers

• Openly providing detailed feedback on the success of sales campaigns to our Sales Management Team and Marketing Managers

• Conducting high-level discovery and educational conversations with Senior Executives (C-Level, VP/Director) in target accounts

• Partner with your teammates to develop targeted lists, call strategies, and messaging to drive opportunities

• You aren't afraid to pick up the phone and can maintain a call volume of 75-150 calls per day with the intent to qualify leads and build pipeline growth

• You achieve goals and can meet or exceed your bookings quota

• Staying up-to-date on industry trends and competition is important and you understand this will help you to be successful in the role

• Recording and documenting all calls and communications in Equinix’s Customer Relations Management tool in order to identify trends for improvement

• You understand a lead can come from anywhere, and you will monitor the social web for sales opportunities and leads

• You own and deliver reporting on weekly results, both qualitative and quantitative

Qualifications

• Bachelors’ degree required

• Experience defining process and procedures for calling, reporting, training and metrics

• You are a pro at multi-tasking and juggling many simultaneous priorities while keeping track of the details

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you need assistance in applying for an open position, you may send an email to Staffing@equinix.com. Please provide your contact information and let us know how we can assist you.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.