Business Development Representative

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Cape Town, City of Cape Town, Western Cape
Hybrid
Cloud • Fintech • Information Technology • Machine Learning • Software
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The Role
How you’ll make an impact

As a Business Development Representative (BDR) at Xero, you will be responsible for generating demand for our platform and solutions in a defined territory or market segment. You will work to generate prospects and qualify leads that translate to revenue opportunities for our Account Executive team. 

You will act as a thought leader in your defined territory, representing Xero at our own and partner events, and establish a credible profile in the industry to attract high value partners to our business, and grow our market share. 

What you'll do

  • Plan and execute on generating demand for our platform solutions. This may include marketing, events, targeted use of prospecting lists etc. 
  • Make outbound calls to prospective accountants and bookkeepers, or subsidiaries in Enterprise networks and agreements, in order to generate qualified opportunities for the Account Executive team. 
  • Use a variety of channels to reach prospects including phone, email, and social media.
  • Qualify leads and routing to the appropriate sales representative.
  • Conduct research on potential partners and identify key decision-makers within the organisation.
  • Maintain accurate records of all prospecting activities and track progress in our CRM.
  • Collaborate with the sales team to develop and refine the lead generation strategy.
  • Arrange and host Xero events for prospective partners throughout South Africa.

What you’ll bring with you

  • Proven outbound sales experience
  • Prior experience in a SaaS company is preferred but not required
  • Familiarity with CRM systems - Salesforce
  • Demonstrated experience in generating business leads through multiple channels
  • Proven ability to develop targeted strategies for each channel, effectively reach potential customers, and drive interest in products or services
  • Strong analytical skills to assess channel performance and optimize approaches for maximum lead generation
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Strong team player with experience in ensuring interlock between internal departments

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The Company
HQ: Wellington
4,500 Employees
Year Founded: 2006

What We Do

Xero is small business accounting software that provides a platform on which businesses can build a fully integrated solution. It’s designed to make life better for people in small business, their advisors, and communities around the world. Xero minimises tedious admin by automating routine tasks, delivers valuable insights when needed, and brings together business data, trusted advisors, and powerful apps in one intuitive platform. By alleviating pain points, Xero empowers small business owners to supercharge their business, simplifying the complex and freeing up time from manual admin so they can focus on what really matters to build the business they’ve always envisaged.

Why Work With Us

Xero is a human-centric organization where you’ll have a tangible impact on the success of small businesses and their communities, globally. Our team of energised, forward-thinkers work to make life better for our customers and each other every day. We’re also always committed to supporting you with a flexible environment.

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