Business Development Representative

- What Were Looking For:
- Ready to dive into the world of Business Development? We're searching for someone like you to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping our growth strategy
- When you come aboard, you'll be leading proactive outbound prospecting, driving new leads and collaborating closely with our global BDR team
- Your insights and efforts will be crucial in identifying and qualifying opportunities that propel our success forward.
- At Meltwater, it's not just a jobit's a journey of personal and professional growth
- You'll find yourself in an environment that nurtures your talents, fosters mentorship, and champions inclusive leadership
- Rub elbows with seasoned sellers and strong leaders who are ready to guide you every step of the way.
- Join us, and you'll be part of a diverse community that celebrates your unique contributions and empowers you to reach your full potential
- Let's embark on this adventure together and make waves in the world of business development
- What You'll Do:
- Conduct proactive outreach to generate new leads, researching and evaluating prospective opportunities to position Meltwater's services effectively.
- Run initial meetings to develop a comprehensive understanding of opportunities, prospect needs, and potential solutions.
- Qualify leads based on prospects' current situation and pain points, ensuring alignment with our business objectives before passing them to the Customer Acquisition organization.
- Collaborate closely with the marketing team to optimize lead generation strategies and align messaging with ongoing campaigns.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date prospecting data in the CRM system to ensure efficient tracking and reporting.
- Proactively respond to inbound leads, engaging in initial discovery conversations and lead qualification.
- Secure and schedule meetings and demos for the quota-carrying sales team, ensuring a seamless handover of qualified opportunities.
- Monitor, track, and report on lead generation metrics to evaluate performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Provide regular updates and reports to key business stakeholders including the BDR Manager, contributing to the overall success of the business development function.
- What You'll Bring:
- A Bachelor's degree or higher is preferred for this role, so you can bring your academic prowess to the table.
- Proven experience in outbound prospecting and lead generation.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to conduct effective initial meetings and lead qualification.
- Collaborative mindset with a proactive approach to working with cross-functional teams.
- Excellent organizational skills, including CRM management and accurate data tracking.
- Ability to align with Marketing strategies and campaigns to optimise lead-generation efforts.
- A keen interest in learning, adaptability, and resilience in a dynamic work environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Willingness to embrace the best of both worlds with our hybrid work schedule
- This role requires you to be in the office 3 days a week
- The ability to legally work in the country of hire is required for this position.
- What We Offer:
- Enjoy flexible paid time off options for enhanced work-life balance.
- Comprehensive health insurance tailored for you.
- Employee assistance programs cover mental health, legal, financial, wellness, and behavior areas to ensure your overall well-being.
- Complimentary CalmApp subscription for you and your loved ones, because mental wellness matters.
- Energetic work environment with a hybrid work style, providing the balance you need.
- Benefit from our family leave program, which grows with your tenure at Meltwater.
- Thrive within our inclusive community and seize ongoing professional development opportunities to elevate your career.

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