Benzinga is actively seeking a Business Development Representative (BDR) to accelerate revenue production for our B2B revenue streams. This role is ideal for a passionate, intermediate to advanced Salesperson with a proven background of high-volume phone outreach, email crafting, and high-level organization.
Responsibilities:
Lead Generation
· Consistently Source a high daily volume of new leads to Benzinga CRM
Sales Activity
· Execute a high daily volume of calls and emails to sourced leads, inbound leads, and clients.
· Track all activity, progress, next steps as required in Benzinga’s CRM (Salesforce)
Training
· Work closely with Sales leadership and the Marketing team to effectively use promotional strategies and drive sales.
· Attend team meetings and participate in sales training for ongoing professional development and product knowledge enhancement.
Goals
· Meet or exceed individual sales targets, contributing to the team’s overall goals and contribute to targets for individual revenue streams.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or related field (preferred but not mandatory).
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
· A strong interest in sales, interpersonal relationships, Financial Markets and a desire to learn more.
· Self-motivated with the drive to excel in a fast-paced sales environment.
· Understanding of sales principles and customer service practices.
· Experience with Benzinga products and services is a plus.
What We Do
We help millions of people improve their trading and investing results each month by providing superior market information, data and tools. Benzinga gives traders and investors the edge needed to profit in the markets. We are devoted to the ambitious mission of transforming the financial industry and empowering the individual investor.
Benzinga's core businesses include:
Financial Media: http://benzinga.com
Trading & Research Terminal: http://pro.benzinga.com
Financial, Market, and Alternative data APIs: http://cloud.benzinga.com
Our KICK ASS team works and hustles harder than anyone! We are looking for folks with the fire and determination to not just work, but to build a company. Individuals who can take a vision, and build towards it...not just take tasks from a higher power. The search for the driven, dedicated, and self-starting Zingers to help propel Benzinga to the next level is on!
Are you looking for your work to be valued? Do you want to know that the work you do everyday makes a huge impact on the business? You are not just a number here at Benzinga, our “leave your ego at the door”, teamwork-oriented environment allows you to be yourself and offer all your sweetest ideas and feedback freely without any judgement. Zinger Nation believes in "doarchy" not "hierarchy".
If you are interested in doing business with Benzinga or joining the team, please contact us.
Check our careers site at jobs.benzinga.com