Sales Development Representative

**Join KPMG's High Growth Ventures team and play a pivotal role in shaping Australia's startup ecosystem alongside industry-leading tech founders.**

Are you looking for an opportunity to work with some of Australia's leading tech founders?

This 12 month fixed term contract is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with Founders of high-growth startups. Our culture is characterised by a fun start-up mentality combined with professional entrepreneurship.

**The Opportunity**:
As a **Sales Development Rep**, you will help drive execution of the sales strategy by generating and qualifying leads, playing a critical role in building a strong sales pipeline and contributing to sales achievement. This 12 month fixed term contract is a unique opportunity to be part of the KPMG High Growth Ventures team and make a difference within the Australian ecosystem.

**Responsibilities**:
As the High Growth Ventures Sales Development Rep, you will:

- Drive lead generation activities through proactive target account research and engage potential customers through outbound sales activities and responding to inbound inquiries
- Work closely with the business development sales team to qualify leads and develop a pipeline of sales-ready opportunities
- Maintain accurate CRM records and collaborate with the sales team to optimise outreach strategies, nurture campaigns and drive pipeline growth

**Requirements**:
At KPMG, we believe diversity of thought, background, and unique experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients, and our communities.

To be considered for this opportunity, your qualifications, skills & experience should include:

- At least 2 years sales, account management or business development experience
- Understanding of startup sector trends, issues, needs and recent developments is highly advantageous as well as a genuine passion to work with startups
- A self-starter with an ability to take initiative and drive business objectives and respond positively to feedback
- Ability to work cross-functionally with various internal and external stakeholders
- Highly organised with a positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop
- Highly developed communication and influencing skills to drive outcomes
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Experience with CRM systems (Hubspot preferred) and use of data in the sales cycle
- Experience with LinkedIn account management beneficial

**Benefits**:

- Flexitime
- Health & wellbeing programme

**About KPMG**:
KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth.

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who've got your back. You'll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you'll take control over how you work. We're embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

**At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.**

Work Location: In person