Business Development Associate

Responsibilities Include:

• Search out and communicate with prospective clients towards creating new opportunities for business expansion.
• Understand the products and services the business organization has to offer and communicate such varieties of products to the client.
• Call and email new leads derived from lists, referrals, and advertising programs.
• Follow up with leads who have been contacted in the past.
• Conduct initial qualification of leads based on brief phone discussion.
• Set appointments for Sales Managers or Sales Executives for follow up conversations for the ultimate goal of closing qualified leads.
• Use email to correspond with leads to follow up and/or to confirm appointments.
• Use SugarCRM to capture information regarding leads as well as facilitate lead flow to others in the area.
• Provide feedback to others in department related to information that prospects share that could be helpful in advertising/marketing as well as our overall programs.

Key competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Experience with SugarCRM, Salesforce or other CRM platform.
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365, Excel and Sharepoint.
• Strong research and strategic analysis skills.
• Professional demeanor and able to connect and make a good impression on the first call.
• Handle rejection well; move on to the next prospect quickly.
• Have self-confidence.
• Be a fast learner who can adapt to change.
• Make the important cold calls to clients towards business development.

Education, skills & experience:

• Associates Degree or Bachelors Degree in Business or Marketing.
• Two or more years of telemarketing and or phone sales experience.
• Experience using a CRM or sales software.

Nice To Have/Willing To Learn:

• Basic knowledge of computer hardware products and services.

What we offer:

We offer a competitive benefits package including Medical and Dental coverage, Generous Holidays, Annual Bonuses, 401K and Paid Vacation, Great Food, we run back door BBQs whenever we get a chance. This is a full time position.

US Citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply.  We are unable to sponsor visas at this time.We are a smoke/vape/drug free work environment. You must be able to pass a drug screen. We’re an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by law.

We are looking to fill this great opportunity immediately, we have a world-class, professional, and incredibly talented team. We are a great place to work and play. Imagine biking, hiking, and ski slopes just beyond our front door. We’re a “bring your dog” friendly office. We have big ideas, and we are some of the best and brightest in HPC.