Business Development Role

Job Summary - We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Business Development Representative to act as liaison between our Marketing and Sales teams - The ideal candidate will be responsible for generating new business opportunities for the company by identifying potential customers and building relationships with them You will be working in sales teams and would use a variety of strategies to connect with prospects - To be successful in this role you should have previous experience developing leads from marketing campaigns and meeting sales quotas You will use your communication skills to cultivate strong relationships with customers from first contact until you close the deal - You will also ensure proper after-sales service If you are motivated and results-driven and enjoy working in a team environment we d like to meet you Ultimately you will boost sales and contribute to our long-term business growth Key Responsibilities - Identify opportunities Find new business opportunities and pursue them - Build relationships Maintain relationships with current clients and build new ones with potential clients Build long-term trusting relationships with clients - Attend networking events to build and maintain professional relationships - Develop sales strategies Create effective sales strategies to reach potential clients - Conduct market research Research the market to identify new business opportunities - Performing research on competitors consumer behavior market trends product developments and lead acquisition methods- Collaborate with the sales team Work with other sales team members to generate qualified leads identify and convert prospective customers - Contact and qualify potential customers Use cold calling emailing and networking to reach out to potential customers Qualify leads from marketing campaigns as sales opportunities - Follow up on recommendations Follow up on recommendations from potential customers - Provide customer service Ensure customer satisfaction - Represent the company s products and services using comprehensive knowledge as well as consumer research to explain how our solutions meet customer needs - Identify client needs and suggest appropriate products services - Set up meetings or calls between prospective clients and Account Executives - Report to the Business Development Manager on weekly monthly quarterly sales results - Stay up-to-date with new products services and new pricing payment plans - Create long-term value for businesses by finding new opportunities for growth and expansion - Analyzing customer personas and target audience demographics to generate leads - Compiling lists of potential leads to contact with information - Managing a company s inventory by sourcing new vendors - Manage and maintain a pipeline of interested prospects and engage sales executives in next steps Qualifications - Education and Experience Bachelor s degree in Business Administration Communications Information Technology Computer Science or a related field 3-5 years of experience as a Business Development Representative in the IT Cloud Tech Sales with a track record of exceeding lead targets and achieving sales quotas Skills - Excellent written and verbal communication skills negotiation skills problem solving strategic thinking and Industry knowledge - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders - Proven work experience as a Business Development Representative Sales Account Executive or similar role - Hands-on experience with multiple sales techniques including cold calls - Track record of achieving sales quotas - Proficiency and experience with any CRM software e g Salesforce - Familiarity with MS Excel analyzing spreadsheets and charts - Understanding of sales performance metrics - Ability to deliver engaging presentations - Professional communications- Research methods- Business ethics- Finance and accounting- Strong desire and ability to move up within a sales organizationPersonal Attributes - Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality work - Ability to work independently and as part of a team - Strong organizational and time management skills - Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies and processes related to IT Cloud services ref updazz com