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Business Development Representative Job Description

A Business Development Representative (BDR) finds new business prospects, assesses leads, and arranges appointments for the sales team. This role is crucial in propelling revenue growth and boosting the overall success of a company. To attract the best candidates capable of adeptly tackling this role's demands and delivering the best outcomes, it is important to write an engaging job description. The template below will help you craft a clear advertisement that will help you draw in the best candidates. 

Job Overview

Our team is in search of a driven, results-focused Business Development Representative to bolster our sales initiatives. Your role will entail finding and evaluating new business prospects, engaging with potential clients, and scheduling appointments for our sales team. If you are known for your superior communication abilities, unwavering work commitment, and fervor for sales and business expansion, you are welcome to share your application with us. 

Business Development Representative Responsibilities

  • Research and identify potential clients and new business opportunities
  • Generate leads through cold calling, emailing, and social media outreach
  • Qualify leads and set appointments for the sales team
  • Maintain accurate records of leads, contacts, and opportunities in the CRM system
  • Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to develop targeted outreach campaigns
  • Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets
  • Participate in regular sales meetings and training sessions
  • {{Add any other responsibilities specific to your company or role}}

 

Business Development Representative Skills and Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field
  • Prior experience in sales, business development, or a similar role is preferred
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
  • Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to work independently
  • Proficiency in CRM tools (such as Salesforce) and other sales and business development software
  • Ability to work well in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment
  • Comfortable with cold calling and engaging prospects via phone, email, and social media
  • {{List any additional skills, qualifications, or certifications specific to your industry or role}}

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    • 5.0
    • (2 jobs)
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  • $13 hourly
    Janice L.
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    • 5.0
    • (2 jobs)
    Manila, NCR
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    Virtual Assistance
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    I have 15 years of sales and customer service experience. I have proven record of success in meeting my goals as well as increasing clients loyalty and satisfaction. I attribute this success to my ability to build connection, understand their pain points, and offer tailored solutions based on their business goals and objectives. SALES SKILLS - Build, grow and nurture relationships from small to large businesses. - Cold calling, cold email, appointment setting and lead generation to acquire new clients. - Account research and LinkedIn prospecting. - Create proposals, sales presentation, closed deals for new clients and contract renewal for existing clients. - Account management, expand awareness and identify new opportunities. - Manage sales pipeline and sources leads.
  • $125 hourly
    Whitney K.
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    • 5.0
    • (46 jobs)
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    UX Research
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    Forum Moderation
    Qualitative Research
    Market Research
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    Report Writing
    I offer over 19 years of strategic management, marketing and research experience allowing me to conduct both qualitative and quantitative analysis from request through reporting and analysis. I have also moderated hundreds of research interviews (IDIs, dyads, focus groups and more) enabling me to navigate the nuances of complex topics bringing rich insights. I have experience in the following industries: CPG, fitness, online gift retailing, real estate development and finance/technology. The brands I have worked on include TurboTax, QuickBooks, Del Monte, Active Pacific, Shari's Berries, ProFlowers, Personal Creations, RedEnvelope, Gifts.com, and The Grand Del Mar Resort and Spa. Some additional capabilities include: - New product development: Taking consumer needs, translating them into concepts and then taking concepts through development lifecycle to launch. - Survey design, programming and analysis - Interview moderation - UX Design Research - A/B Test Design - Leveraging behavioral economics and neuroscience principles to refine concepts before research and testing. I look forward to helping you with your project needs.
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