The Business Development Representative (BDR) works independently and collaboratively to execute lead generation and client acquisition activities. In this role, you will be responsible for the execution of identifying and qualifying sales opportunities for A-LIGN’s senior sales teams. As the BDR, you will provide exceptional prospecting and client-focused strategies to help continued growth of our fast-paced company.
Reports toBusiness Development Manager
Pay ClassificationFull-Time
Responsibilities- Hunt for new business opportunities to fuel the sales pipeline
- Research and develop accounts for prospecting
- Cold call and follow up
- Communicate efficiently with potential clients
- Uncover qualified new business opportunities
- Adapt quickly to our fast-paced, dynamic organization
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, Business, or related field
EXPERIENCE
- Active participation in university sales or related clubs
- Basic understanding of sales cycle and techniques
- Ability to build relationships with potential clients
- Proficient in managing or overcoming objections
SKILLS
- Bring energy, enthusiasm and ambition to work
- Interest in cybersecurity/compliance
- Coachable and seeking ongoing professional growth
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work individually as well as collaboratively
- Outgoing personality and a team first attitude
- Strong computer skills
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance, Income Protection and Critical Illness
- Group Pension Plan with Company Match
- Competitive Commission Structure
- Home Office Reimbursement
- Certification Reimbursement
- Personalized Career Coaching
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Office Closure December 25-January 1
- Summer Hours
A-LIGN is the leading provider of high-quality, efficient cybersecurity compliance programs. Combining experienced auditors and audit management technology, A-LIGN provides the widest breadth and depth of services including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, FedRAMP, and PCI. A-LIGN is the number one issuer of SOC 2 and HITRUST and a top three FedRAMP assessor. To learn more, visit a-lign.com
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A-LIGN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Sales, Marketing, Business, or a related field
- Active participation in university sales or related clubs
- Basic understanding of the sales cycle and sales techniques
- Ability to build relationships with potential clients
- Proficiency in managing or overcoming objections
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Strong computer skills
- Interest in cybersecurity and compliance
- Coachability and commitment to ongoing professional growth
What We Do
A-LIGN is a technology-enabled security and compliance partner that helps global organizations take a strategic approach to confidently mitigate cybersecurity risks. Our breadth and depth of expertise and A-SCEND, our proprietary compliance management platform, enable you to assess against the leading cybersecurity compliance frameworks important to your business – with one partner. With A-LIGN as your guide, we bring you the people, process and platform you need to secure your summit, protect against future risks and build customer confidence so you can focus on elevating your business.
