BDR - Business Development Representative
- Seattle, WA
- $60,000-65,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Seattle, Washington (Metro Area)
Position Type: Direct Hire
Hourly / Salary: Based on Experience
Residency Status: US Citizen or Green Card Holder ONLYOur client is looking for a Business Development Representative to join their team!Overview:Business Development Representative (BDR) is responsible for generating new business opportunities and initiating relationships with potential clients. BDRs play a key role in the sales process by identifying leads, qualifying prospects, and scheduling meetings or demos for the sales team. The position is critical in building the sales pipeline.Key Responsibilities
- Research and identify potential clients using various sources such as social media, online databases, and company directories.
- Generate new leads through cold calling, emailing, networking, and social media outreach.
- Maintain and expand the company's database of prospects.
- Engage with inbound leads to assess their needs and qualify them as potential business opportunities.
- Set up meetings or calls between qualified prospects and account executives or senior salespeople.
- Record all sales activity, lead interactions, and follow-up tasks in CRM software.
- Track progress and update records to reflect current lead status.
- Stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and product offerings.
- Meet or exceed key performance indicators (KPIs), such as the number of calls made, emails sent, and appointments scheduled.
- Consistently work toward monthly and quarterly targets for lead generation.Skills and Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field (preferred).
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Sales Skills: Basic understanding of sales processes, especially in prospecting and lead generation.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with CRM tools like Salesforce or HubSpot;knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Resilience: Ability to handle rejection and stay motivated.
- Time Management: Strong ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
- Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively with sales and marketing teams.
- Curiosity and Research Skills: Willingness to learn about the client’s business and industry trends.
- Frequent driving and travel between customers
- 100% Smoke-free environment
- Competitive base salary with the opportunity for commission or bonuses based on sales performance
- Car Allowance
- Health benefits, retirement plans, and other perks.
- We are a Tobacco free company and require all of our employees to be Covid -19 vaccinated.