Sales Development Representative, Enterprise

Onwards Together! Illumio is the leader in ransomware and breach containment, redefining how organizations contain cyberattacks and enable operational resilience. Powered by the Illumio AI Security Graph, our breach containment platform identifies and contains threats across hybrid multi-cloud environments – stopping the spread of attacks before they become disasters. Recognized as a Leader in the Forrester Wave™ for Microsegmentation, Illumio enables Zero Trust, strengthening cyber resilience for the infrastructure, systems, and organizations that keep the world running. Our Team's Vision: Our Sales team is comprised of high-performing, motivated individuals driven by a relentless pursuit of growth and excellence. We understand that true success is measured by the meaningful impact we make on our customers' businesses. That’s why we invest deeply in both personal and professional development to ensure our team members have the tools and opportunities they need to excel. By joining our agile Sales team, you will collaborate with industry-leading professionals who are passionate about pioneering Zero Trust Segmentation. What you'll own: Drive pipeline growth Lead qualification and outbound prospecting are your engines. You'll be a key contributor to Illumio's revenue story in the South EMEA region. Own your territory Run account-based prospecting campaigns, map target accounts, and get in front of the right decision-makers — your region, your rules. Make every touchpoint count Phone, email, social — you'll use every channel to connect with prospects and turn interest into pipeline. No two days look the same. Collaborate across teams You'll sit at the crossroads of Sales, Marketing, and Channel — your work directly shapes how these teams win together. What you bring: Criteria lists can be intimidating, but they're a wish list, not a checklist. If you're genuinely excited about this role and bring real strengths in a few of these areas, please apply. Languages Fluent in Italian (must have) Experience 1–2 years in sales development, ideally in software or tech Growth mindset Confident engaging anyone — from C-suite to technical teams — and skilled at handling objections Sales craft Value-based prospecting, account mapping, lead development, and qualification Tech stack Salesforce, SalesLoft, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo — you know your tools Self-driven You thrive in fast-moving environments and hold yourself to a high standard without needing to be managed #LI-SL1 #LI-REMOTE Our Commitment Illumio believes that an environment of unique backgrounds, experiences, viewpoints, and individual contributions creates a culture of belonging, drives our future, and makes us stronger together in support of our customers and their success. All official job offers from our company are extended directly by our recruitment team and will be sent through an official E-Signature document for your review and signature. Please be aware that we do not ask for any personal information in the process of extending offers of employment, such as financial details or social security numbers. Upon acceptance of any offer, we will request such information as part of the onboarding process prior to or on your first day of employment, and only after completing a background check through an authorized third-party vendor. If you receive any communication asking for personal details outside of these processes, please contact us immediately to verify the authenticity of the request. Your security is important to us, and we are committed to a safe and transparent hiring experience. For roles in San Francisco and Los Angeles: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Illumio will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.