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Business Development Representative
NEXGEN TECHNOLOGIES · United States · back to the listing
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Sales Representative
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What this role officially is
commercial sales representative — ESCO, the EU occupation classification
Commercial sales representatives represent a company in selling and providing information on goods and services to businesses and organisations.
Also known as: field sales representative, technical and commercial sales executive, field sales executive, sales and marketing consultant, business development representative, technical and commercial sales representative
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Business Development Representative (BDR)
Compensation: $37,500 salary/yr + commission with targeted annual earnings $50,000
About the Role
We are seeking a talented Business Development Representative to join our team. In this role, you’ll generate leads, manage sales pipelines, and close deals to drive revenue growth. To succeed, you should have strong organizational and interpersonal skills, be a proactive problem solver, handle confidential information with discretion, and demonstrate the highest level of customer service.
Roles & Responsibilities
• Communicate with customers, make outbound calls to potential customers, and follow up on leads
• Understand customer needs and identify sales opportunities
• Answer potential customers’ questions and send additional information via email
• Stay up to date with product and service information and updates
• Create and maintain a database of current and potential customers
• Explain and demonstrate features of products and services
• Stay informed about competing products and services
• Upsell products and services
• Research and qualify new leads
• Close sales and achieve sales targets
Requirements
• High school diploma/GED
• Previous experience in an outbound call center or related sales position preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM software such as Zoho CRM
• Strong communication skills: verbal, written, and virtual presentations via collaboration tools
• Exceptional phone and cold calling skills, consultative selling, and active listening
• Strong active listening skills with a proven track record of meeting sales targets
• Strong customer service, account management, and project management abilities
• Ability to research subjects and provide continuous improvement
• Able to work under pressure, think clearly in challenging situations, and operate effectively with minimal supervision
Knowledge & Experience
• Highly analytical problem-solver with the ability to apply innovative thinking
• Computer-savvy with a sales-oriented mindset
• Prior experience selling technology products/outsourcing resources (SaaS experience a plus)
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
NexGen Technologies, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to providing a work environment that is inclusive and welcoming to all.
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