Embark on a transformative journey with Cognite, a global SaaS leveraging AI and data (Cognite Atlas AI and Cognite Data Fusion) for industrial digital transformation in Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Pharma, Manufacturing and Energy.
Overview: Account Development Representative (ADR) driving pipeline growth by identifying, engaging, and qualifying leads, with focus on manufacturing-sector prospects.
Take the lead in outbound prospecting: identify, engage, and qualify key decision-makers in target accounts via personalized outreach (email, phone, social).
Follow up on inbound marketing leads, run qualification meetings, and transfer high-quality opportunities to the sales team.
Collaborate with strategic account executives to develop account intelligence, stakeholder maps, and use-case opportunities.
Partner with cross-functional teams (sales, marketing, product) to support campaigns, manage event leads, and nurture prospects through the funnel.
Conduct research and account planning, craft personalized messages, continuously optimize outreach, update CRM, and report market insights.
Requirements
1-3 years of experience in sales development within the technology or industrial sector, showcasing your ability to drive results and foster relationships.
Proficiency in prospecting using sales tools including Zoominfo, Salesforce, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, HubSpot, Outreach, and 6Sense.
Experience in the Energy and/or Manufacturing industry is a distinct advantage.
Interest and experience within the AI space are highly advantageous.
Motivated to design and optimize best practices for the ADR role.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills; strong listening and conversational abilities.
Ability to understand customer business initiatives, pain points, and requirements and relate them to Cognite's value.
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple requests and time demands while achieving production goals.
Eager to learn about the Manufacturing vertical and grow professionally.
Comfortable with travel across the US, and occasionally to Canada and Europe.
Proactive, self-directed, and able to deliver results without micromanagement.
Experience collaborating with a global team across different time zones.
Disciplined, persistent, and possessing strong work ethics.
Confident in client interactions, able to establish trust and rapport.