Business Development Representative

We are seeking a self-driven, polished individual enthusiastic about contributing to the success of our rapidly growing company. The primary responsibility of the BDR is securing appointments for apexanalytix sales representatives and supporting apexanalytix sales representatives to convert opportunities to closure. The BDR will also be involved in prospecting and lead generation to introduce apexanalytix’s services and product suite to decision makers at prospect companies, gathering information on potential software and service needs. The majority of leads are generated primarily from cold calls so we’re seeking someone that is a go-getter, persistent when attempting to connect with prospective clients. The compensation package rewards the BDR substantially for achieving sales appointment and closure goals. Appointments are generated primarily from cold calls, marketing campaign and industry event follow-up. BDR will work with and update a contact and customer relationship management database. This is a work from home job opportunity. This is a remote role, in the UK. This role requires German language fluency.

Specific Responsibilities:

Set quality meetings for sales executives toward the goal of achieving new business revenue targets by:

  • Conducting cold calls to potential clients in order to gather contact information for new leads that result in appointments for sales VPs.
  • Providing timely follow up on marketing campaigns.
  • Creating and executing targeted campaigns, as well as working with marketing team, to create and maintain relationships with prospects to convert them to customers
  • Using social networking websites,
  • business directory websites and web searches to prospect new leads for prospect companies.
  • Responding to incoming inquiries from 800 number and website.
  • Researching target accounts, adding new prospect companies within our revenue thresholds and creating a knowledgebase of historic and current information. (i.e. current revenue, competitors,
  • transaction volume, historic audits, ERP systems, software used, etc.)
  • Working with Sales Executives on bringing the accounts to closure.
  • Promoting and drawing attendance to various conferences and events.
  • Maintain database of leads, contacts, accounts and opportunities, accurately and consistently. Effectively prepare sales VPs with contact and account knowledge in preparation for meetings.

Position Requirements:

Knowledge Components:

  • Knowledge of basic sales principles, processes and methods.
  • Ability to gain a complete understanding of apexanalytix’s value proposition.
  • Ability to become knowledgeable about apexanalytix industry, market, buying behaviors,
  • competitors, software and service solutions.
  • Knowledge of how businesses market themselves and propose their services to prospective customers.

Experience:

  • The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years previous sales or business experience preferred but not required, focusing on technology sales efforts targeting Accounts Payable or other director-level buyers is a plus
  • Experience with an executive appointment/meeting setting agency a plus.
  • Experience with the infrequent connect rates of B2B, executive calling, where patience, and positive persistence is required.

Skills and Abilities and Other Characteristics:

  • Fluency in German Language (Both written and verbal)
  • Ability to identify key decision-makers, to understand and define their needs, and communicate the value of the solutions that apexanalytix can provide.
  • Must be licensed to drive an automobile.
  • Ability to build and nurture internal relationships with Sales/Business Development/Senior Management, peers, and other department staff and management.
  • Ability to respond constructively to rejection or frustration.

Software and Technology Skills:

  • Microsoft Office suite including PowerPoint, Word, Excel (proficiency required)
  • Salesforce or similar contact management system
  • A polished and poised personal presentation.
  • A positive, persistent approach to work.
  • Highly effective verbal communication skills – able to achieve desired results with customers, prospects, vendors and partners through effective, articulate communications.
  • A physical telephone line is required for the job
  • Self-starter attitude and behavior, motivated and enthusiastic about contributing to the success of a rapidly growing company.
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments.
Experience: 1 year required
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