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Position Summary
We are seeking a motivated Business Development Representative (BDR) to join our growing sales team. You will play a critical role in building pipeline by identifying, qualifying, and setting appointments with prospective customers. You will have strong communication skills and a competitive spirit. This role is also ideal for a candidate with a desire to grow a career in sales.
**This position is not available to residents of California**.
Responsibilities
Lead Qualification
- Research inbound and outbound leads to assess fit and buying potential
- Engage prospects via phone, email, and social channels to qualify interest and gather key information
- Maintain accurate records of prospect interactions and qualification notes in the CRM
Lead Generation & Appointment Setting
- Proactively prospect new accounts through outbound calls, emails, LinkedIn, and other channels
- Nurture leads and schedule qualified sales appointments for Account Executives
- Collaborate with Marketing and Sales to refine targeting strategies and campaigns
- Consistently meet or exceed daily/weekly activity and meeting-setting goals
Collaboration & Reporting
- Provide feedback on lead quality and campaign performance to Marketing
- Work closely with Account Executives to ensure smooth handoff of qualified leads
- Generate regular reports on activity, conversion rates, and pipeline contribution
- Misc duties as assigned
Behavioral Competencies
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and eager to learn
Qualifications
- Experience with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) is a plus
- Comfortable with making high volumes of calls on a daily basis
Education and Work Experience
- High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience
- 1–2 years in sales, business development, or customer-facing role (internships and entry-level experience acceptable)
Physical and Mental Demands
- Up to 5% travel may be required
- Work extended hours when necessary
- Remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting, for prolonged periods
- Regular use of office equipment such as a computer/laptop and monitor computer screens
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic as protected by applicable law. Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.
