Associate Business Development Representative

Job Description
Applied Systems, Inc., a worldwide leader in insurance technology, is currently searching for Business Development Associate. This is our core role on the Business Development Group (BDG) Team. As a Business Development Associate, you'll play a crucial role in managing inbound leads and nurturing them through the qualification process, helping to connect potential clients with the right technology solutions to transform their business. You'll be the first point of contact for many of our prospects, guiding them through the early stages of their journey with Applied Systems. This is an exciting opportunity to build your career, develop meaningful relationships, and be part of a dynamic, growth-focused team!
What You Will Do• Business Development Associates will enjoy a base + bonus compensation structure.• Become a black belt in the ways of Solution Sales® through comprehensive training.• Management team believes in being "in the game" with their teams, not "in their offices."• Flexible hours/work from home options after one year of service• Social events: monthly and quarterly lunch & learns; onsite workout program (corporate HQ only); and renowned March Madness and Holiday Gift Auction contests with cash and non-cash spiff programs make for a crazy-fun environment!• Opportunities to advance - Applied takes career development seriously and looks to our own• Talent to develop and promote into internal roles throughout the organization.
What You'll Need to Succeed
We're looking for someone who:

• Can work Hybrid from one of our Applied Systems office's: Chicago, Lincoln, and Dallas-Fort Worth

Your experience should include some or all the following:• At least 1 year of lead generation experience; will consider entry-level graduates with strong internship / related experience• Desire to advance career in Business Development and advance to an Inside Sales role.• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, especially over the phone• High energy, self-motivated individual that can thrive in a fun, fast-paced environment.• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple inbound leads simultaneously.• Previous sales or marketing experience desired• Experience with SalesForce is a plus.• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint• Bachelor's degree in business, sales, or marketing; or equivalent work experience
o We proudly support and encourage people with military experience, as well as military spouses, to apply.
Additionally, you may have:• Excellent oral and persuasive written communications, listening and interpersonal skills.• Team player, self-driven and work under pressure• Handles objections professionally.• Strong follow up and persistence.• Tech-Savvy• Positive Attitude• Problem Solver
What You'll Gain
Benefits from Day One

• Health insurance plans, dental, and vision
• Wellness incentives
• 401(k) and/or RRSP retirement savings plans with employer match

Work-Life Balance

• Competitive paid vacation time and a free day for your birthday
• Personal/sick time
• Paid holidays
• Flex Time
• Paid parental leave (U.S. candidates)
• Volunteer time off

Empowering Career Growth and Success - We invest in talent, care about our people and are empowered by the results of our work. We grow our teams from within and give our employees opportunities to advance.
What We Value
We strive for excellence at every turn to be the best at what we do. We invest in talent, care about our people, and are empowered by the results of our work. We fulfill the promise of insurance - safeguarding and protecting what matters most in people's lives. And there is no more important job than that.
Our focus on the workforce, workplace and marketplace gives us a qualified individual in an environment in which they can be productive while we maintain our position in the industry. To help drive that change toward a vibrant, modern workplace, we have employee-driven networks with commonalities in ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and military status.
Who We Are
For more than 35 years, Applied Systems has created innovative technology for the global insurance industry. Today, we are a rapidly growing software leader that is revolutionizing the way agencies and brokerages succeed.
We are smart and curious people in a tech-first environment that champions bold and powerful thinking. We are transforming a complex industry through digitization, automation, and innovative new partnerships. Together we are driving the industry fearlessly forward.
It's an exciting time at Applied. You can do big things here, in an environment that supports creative thinking and bold ideas. Visit http://www.AppliedSystems.com for more information on how you can challenge what's possible.
EEO Statement
Applied Systems is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Diversity and Inclusion is a business imperative and is a part of building our brand and reputation. At Applied, we don't discriminate, and we are committed to recruit, develop, retain, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
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