Inside Sales Intern

Vertex Inc.

Jan 23

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Sales & Business Development
Philadelphia, +1
Remote

Requirements

Show creative problem-solving approach and strong analytical skills
Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload to maximize efficiency.
Effective listener
Excellent oral & written communication skills required.
Must have strong interpersonal, organizational, time management, negotiating, closing, decision making, presentation, strong phone skills, exceptional listening skills and above average problem solving skills.
Ability to use social media tools to develop and nurture contacts, etc.
Strong facility with teamwork and an ability to learn and adapt quickly.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Packages.
Junior or Senior Undergraduate student majoring in Business, Mass Communications, Sales, Marketing, or related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0
Positive, professional individual with a desire to learn and be successful in business development and Sales
Highly organized and a self-starter
Strong ability to be flexible and multi-task
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, LinkedIn Sales Nav a plus
Required Foundational Competencies:
Builds Relationships: Fosters open dialogue and obtains shared commitment to proposals; shared ideas and information to promote mutual understanding, respect, and effective decision-making.
Drives for Results: Acts to create opportunities for Vertex; has the courage to act with incomplete information rather than simply thinking about it; maintains a focused commitment to achieving enterprise objectives.
Knows the Business: Understands and applies knowledge of Vertex’s business and processes to accomplish goals.
Anticipates Customer Needs (internal and external): Establishes and maintains productive relationships with customers and partners, anticipating their needs.
Learns Continuously: Expands own knowledge base to enhance performance; seeks development to increase strengths for current and future needs.
Other Qualifications:
The Winning Way behaviors that all Vertex employees need in order to meet the expectations of each other, our customers, and our partners.
Communicate with Clarity - Be clear, concise and actionable. Be relentlessly constructive. Seek and provide meaningful feedback.
Act with Urgency - Adopt an agile mentality - frequent iterations, improved speed, resilience. 80/20 rule – better is the enemy of done. Don’t spend hours when minutes are enough.
Work with Purpose - Exhibit a “We Can” mindset. Results outweigh effort. Everyone understands how their role contributes. Set aside personal objectives for team results.
Drive to Decision - Cut the swirl with defined deadlines and decision points. Be clear on individual accountability and decision authority. Guided by a commitment to and accountability for customer outcomes.
Own the Outcome - Defined milestones, commitments and intended results. Assess your work in context, if you’re unsure, ask. Demonstrate unwavering support for decisions.

Responsibilities

Learn our products, services, industries, and operations
Learn different aspects of the sales cycle and the techniques used
Research and identify potential prospects to support the outbound motion
Enter and update prospect and client information leveraging the customer relationship management (CRM) system
Work collaboratively with our Sales team and internal business partners
Attend weekly team calls and internal meetings
May participate in other tasks or projects as assigned.

Vertex Inc.

Together we deliver connected solutions to conquer tax complexity.

Technology

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

Mission & Purpose

The rapid changes taking place in today’s global business, technology, and regulatory environments are having a compounding effect on the complexity of indirect tax management and putting more pressure on the corporate tax function than ever before. This complexity demands intelligent solutions that enable businesses to satisfy tax obligations and support growth opportunities. The Trusted Leader in Tax Technology We're Vertex (VERX). A pioneer in tax automation for more than 40 years. We proudly serve over 4,000 customers worldwide with distinction and provide comprehensive tax solutions that enable global businesses to transact, comply and grow with confidence. Our software, content and services address the increasing complexities of global commerce and compliance by reducing friction, enhancing transparency and enabling greater confidence in meeting indirect tax obligations. As a result, our software is ubiquitous within our customers’ business systems, touching nearly every line item of every transaction that an enterprise can conduct. Our software is fueled by over 300 million data-driven effective tax rules and supports indirect tax compliance in more than 19,000 jurisdictions worldwide. We partner with the world’s most respected companies and harness their strengths to deliver the best tax technology solution to businesses across the globe. We integrate with key technology partners that span ERP, CRM, procurement, billing, POS and e-commerce platforms. We also work closely with over 50 tax, accounting and consulting firms to provide the integrated tax technology solutions. Our culture is the foundation of everything we do, guided by a common purpose to build trusted relationships at work, in business and in our communities. We strive to be a values-driven employer of choice who attracts, retains and inspires talented professionals to achieve their full potential. We employ over 1,100 full-time professionals today in the US, Europe and Brazil.