Our Client:
A leader in the IT + Software solutions space are looking to add a Business Development Representative to their sales team based in Plano, Texas.
About the Role:
The BDR position is the first interaction prospective customers have.
The team is comprised of positive and hard-working individuals dedicated to
outstanding achievement. Our Client is looking for self-motivated, flexible, and creative sales team members.
Responsibilities:
Prospecting, qualifying and capturing leads and opportunities through
prospecting via phone, Internet and social media
Creatively following up on inbound leads to further peak prospect interest
Successfully creating opportunities within your assigned region
Partnering with senior sales executives in your assigned region in pursuit of driving
revenue for the organization and promotion within the Sales organization
Driving attendance to and attending events and tradeshows in partnership with senior
sales executives
Creating a steady flow of outbound communications to drive engagement
Maintaining velocity to drive activity, prospective customer engagement and most
importantly, revenue
Building rapport and cultivating relationships with a variety of team members
Demonstrating consultative sales approach by creating value-based partnerships
Consistently achieving quota
Building rapport with prospective customers, partners (internal and external) and
moving the sales process forward
Working diligently with your team members to share feedback and best practices
All other duties as assigned
Required Skills:
Passport and ability to travel occasionally
Bachelor's Degree
1 - 2 years of professional experience beyond college, preferably in Sales, business
development, lead generation, outbound calling or equivalent
Experience & enjoyment working in a collaborative team environment
Self-motivated and driven for outstanding results with focus on quality and the
customer
Devotion to Sales development, achievement and driving career forward rapidly
Ability to be flexible and work in a rapidly changing enviornment.
Excellent oral, written and social media communication skills
Excellent creative, multi-tasking, problem solving and organizational skills
The ability to work with a variety of internal groups
Solid technical aptitude & business acumen
Curious, positive and aggressive attitude
Preferred Skills:
Knowledge of and/or experience with a CRM or content management tracking system
Excellent verbal and written communication skills working in a professional
environment
Strong collaboration and team building skills
Ability to research, utilize and leverage social media and internet to qualify leads,
drive opportunity