Sales Development Representative

At Skillsoft, we are all about making work matter. We believe every team member has the potential to be amazing. We are bold, sharp, driven and most of all, real. Join us in our quest to democratize learning and help individuals unleash their edge.

At Skillsoft, we believe skills fuel growth. Our mission is to empower every organization and every learner to turn constant change into continuous growth. As part of the team, your skills will help organizations understand what skills they have, what they need next, and how to apply them in ways that drive real performance and progress.

Global Knowledge | Professional & IT Training

Global Knowledge is a leader in professional training and IT, digital and management skills. We help organizations upskill their teams through one of the most comprehensive training portfolios on the market.

To support our growth, we are looking for a Sales Development Representative (SDR) ready to play a key role in developing our business within the SMB segment.

Responsibilities

• Proactively prospect a portfolio of SMB accounts by phone, email and social selling
• Identify and qualify prospects’ training needs
• Present our professional training offers and solutions
• Book qualified meetings and, where relevant, close deals
• Maintain accurate CRM records (leads, opportunities, follow-ups)
• Meet and exceed your activity and revenue targets

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in prospecting or sales a plus, and we value the right mindset and a real drive to succeed
• Dynamic, efficient, autonomous and organized: you know how to manage your priorities and move forward independently
• Must be Fluent in English & French (spoken and written)
• Resilient: a “no” is never the end — it’s a step toward the next “yes”
• Strong interpersonal skills: you enjoy persuading and building relationships
• Comfortable with digital tools and phone-based outreach

What we offer

• A variable component based on concrete metrics: number of leads detected and qualified, meetings booked, revenue signed or influenced, etc.
• Ongoing training on our offerings and on best-in-class sales techniques
• A stimulating environment within an ambitious sales team

A genuine career path

• In the short term, you’ll support prospecting efforts alongside our Major Accounts sales team
• Within 2 to 3 years, the goal is for you to grow into a full Account Manager / sales role

Our Values

We are passionately committed to leadership, learning, and success. We embrace every opportunity to serve our customers and each other as: one team, open and respectful, curious, and agile.

Skillsoft is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.