BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE
CHICAGO OFFICE
Do you thrive in a goal-oriented setting where you’re supported to succeed and celebrated when successful?
Is it important that you’re part of a culture where career advancement and other opportunities are directly tied to your performance?
If your answer is YES, we are looking for someone like you!
We are looking for a Business Development Associate to join our Notified Sales team!
The role is initially 5 days per week at 770 N. Halsted but can be hybrid remote (WFH Monday and Friday) for those achieving goals 2 consecutive months.
This role pays $24.04 per hour plus commissions. Annual commission target is $30k with the ability to earn additional commissions for exceeding target.
The Business Development Associate is the entry point to a rewarding career at Notified. Working directly with Sales Executives – New Logo Hunters and Account Managers – you will be focusing on developing sales opportunities and booking qualified sales meetings. .
You will enjoy the thrill of the chase as our representatives thrive on competition. Your commercial mindset and natural tenacity will be key in researching the right contacts, preparing your opening pitch, and closing the prospect for a first meeting that holds, while maintaining a casual, fun feel!
We are looking for someone who loves a challenge. Our training program is designed to be an ongoing process with a helpful management team that is invested in the success of each of our representatives! There are great progression opportunities within 8 to 12 months.
Your task would include:
Developing sales opportunities through extensive cold-calling activities and other outreach tactics to turn prospective customers into qualified sales opportunities
Maintaining established daily call volumes – work hard, play hard mentality needed
Carefully and accurately documenting leads, and appointments through our CRM, ensuring Salesforce.com hygiene so you can accurately forecast and track how your meetings are turning into deals
What’s next?
Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our in-house recruitment team to kick-start the recruitment process (preliminary assessments and/or telephone interview).
Apply now to join our successful team!
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business, marketing, or a related field
Experience:
- 1+ years of lead generation, sales, or marketing experience required OR applicable experience with lead generation, cold calling, networking, or other external outreach efforts
- B2B technology sales experience preferred
Other:
- Prepare to give examples of tenacity, resilience, and achievement
- Determination and resilience will be key - you will have a quota, and your persistence and go-getter attitude will be a key part of your success
- Great communications skills - you must love talking to people, as this job requires you to be on the phone constantly
- A hunger to learn and develop yourself - we will give you all the tools to need to be successful so your personal drive and ambition is a must!
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Basic knowledge of sales theories and techniques and ability to deal tactfully and courteously with clients
- Strong verbal, written, and communication skills
- Ability to work both individually and with a team
- Competitive and team minded spirit with an eagerness to exceed targets regularly
What’s next? Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our in-house recruitment team to kick-start the recruitment process.
At Notified we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, support it, and build success upon it. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and no part of this advertisement is intended to discriminate on any grounds.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in business, marketing, or related field
- 1+ years of lead generation, sales, or marketing experience
- B2B technology sales experience
- Great communication skills
- Basic knowledge of sales theories and techniques
What We Do
Notified is the world’s only communications cloud for public relations, investor relations and experiences to drive meaningful insights and outcomes. Our employees in 19 countries across USA, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific and work with more than 10,000+ global customers, from growing businesses and new IPOs to some of the world’s most recognizable brands. With our suite of world-class, award-winning communications solutions, we provide everything you need to effectively reach and engage your customers, investors, employees, and the media. Public Relations Cloud: Optimize brand value and drive meaningful business impact Notified PR Cloud helps public relations professionals reach global audiences, monitor brand sentiment, send press releases via GlobeNewswire®, measure success, and drive earned media. Navigate the media landscape and tap into real-time analytics from an integrated, intelligent, and easy-to-use platform. Investor Relations Cloud: Manage stakeholder communications and regulatory requirements to maximize shareholder value Notified IR Cloud helps investor relations professionals manage communications – earnings calls, regulatory filings, press releases, investor days, and IR Websites – to maximize shareholder value. Activate your market strategy and manage dynamic communications and regulatory requirements from one platform. Event Cloud: Create unforgettable experiences to build brand and community engagement Notified Events Cloud helps event planners, marketers, and communications professionals acquire and retain customers through virtual, in-person, and hybrid events, conferences, trade shows, town halls, and product launches. Connect global audiences with our highly interactive platform and leverage integrated analytics to maximize ROI. We are Best in Class! • “Best Press Release Distribution Company,” MarTech Breakthrough Awards • “PR Innovation of the Year,” Gold Stevie® Winner, 2023 American Business Awards • “Marketing/Public Relations Solution,” Gold Stevie® Winner, 2023 American Business Awards
Why Work With Us
Notified has employees in 19 countries, making us truly global with offices in Europe, Asia-pacific, USA and Canada! Our solutions are evolving and in great demand. However, it is our People that make us a great place to work, with an entrepreneurial spirit, energy and commitment to achieve results and deliver the unexpected.
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