Business Development Representative Job New York New York USA,Sales

Location: New York

Description

Want to break into the software (SaaS) sales industry? Our client has an opening on their team as a Business Development Rep and gain key initial skills and experience in a sales support role. The BDR role directly supports our direct sales team--working closely with established sales reps to drive sales results. In addition to gaining valuable insights and training, you’ll benefit directly from the team’s sales performance.

A key part of this role is being able to communicate effective and professionally on the phone and via email as you generate leads and introduce eVestment’s value proposition to new targets before a sales rep is brought into the mix. As you will often be the “front-line” of interaction a prospective client will have with eVestment, business acumen, warmth, and professionalism are all musts!

While a background in sales or finance/investment management are preferred and will certainly shorten the learning curve, they are not required.

The BDR role and team environment is fast-paced, with flexibility and a high degree of organizational skills required daily. If you’re a goal-oriented team player with a competitive spirit, and up for your next challenge, we’d like to speak with you.

Responsibilities

Communicate daily with prospects and clients
Prospect, educate, develop, and qualify potential accounts for sales reps
Participate in ongoing sales and product training
Assign new leads to sales reps
Work closely with Sales Team Director weekly
Shadow sales reps on calls and presentations
Diligently assist sales reps with administrative tasks
Be collaborative and ready to tackle new challenges each day
Challenge the status quo when you see opportunities for team improvement

Requirements

Outstanding, positive attitude and pleasant demeanor
Not afraid to take initiative and driven to succeed
Desire to always learn more
Ability to organize multiple workflows and stay organized
Career oriented with an eye to future opportunities
Adept at quickly connecting and developing relationships

Qualifications

1-2 years in an outbound selling, lead generation, or customer contact environment (preferred)
Bachelor’s degree
Intense work ethic and outstanding communication skills (verbal and written)
Creative mindset and ability to quickly pick up concepts and product information
Results-driven personality (base salary with performance-based commission)
Familiarity with (preferred)
Understanding of finance or investment fields (a plus)

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