Junior Business Development Representative – Technology

Job Title: Junior Business Development Representative – Technology
Position Type: Part-Time
Pay: $18–$28 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications, with bonus and commission opportunities
Location: St. Louis

Company: This position is with a LaunchCode partner organization. The partner organization will be disclosed during the interview process. This is not a direct position with LaunchCode; the selected candidate will work through LaunchCode with one of our partner companies.

Position Overview: This is an excellent opportunity for a college student, recent graduate, or someone beginning their career who wants meaningful experience in technology, business development, and sales. The position requires a minimum of approximately 20 hours per week, with the opportunity to work up to 30 hours per week. The ideal candidate is outgoing, energetic, curious about technology, comfortable picking up the phone, and interested in developing real-world sales and business skills. Years of sales experience are not required. The organization is willing to train the right person and is primarily looking for someone with a positive attitude, strong communication skills, curiosity, persistence, and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities:
• Make outbound phone calls and connect with decision-makers and influencers within businesses.
• Research companies and identify the appropriate contacts and potential sales opportunities.
• Introduce the organization and explain, in simple terms, how its technology solutions can help businesses improve their operations.
• Ask questions to determine whether a company may be a qualified sales opportunity.
• Schedule qualified prospects for deeper conversations or web-based software presentations with the sales team.
• Learn and use the CRM system to track calls, contacts, opportunities, and follow- ups.
• Follow up with prospects through phone, email, and other appropriate communication.
• Learn enough about the company's ERP software solution to deliver a simple, high- level software demonstration using a prepared script.
• Continuously develop communication, sales, product, and technology skills.

What You'll Learn:
• Business development and professional sales
• ERP and business management software
• Distribution and manufacturing operations
• CRM systems and sales processes
• Prospecting and lead qualification
• Business communication and presentation skills
• How to communicate with executives and business owners
• How technology can help companies become more efficient

Qualifications:
• Outgoing and personable
• Comfortable talking on the phone
• Energetic, persistent, and positive
• Curious and willing to learn
• Comfortable learning new technology and software
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain concepts simply
• Creative and resourceful when identifying contacts or starting conversations
• Organized and willing to learn and use a CRM system
• Self-motivated and driven to achieve results
• Comfortable hearing "no" and moving on to the next opportunity
• Interested in building a career in technology, business development, or sales
• Sales experience is helpful but not required

Additional Information:
This position is designed to provide more than traditional cold-calling experience. The selected candidate will learn how businesses operate, how companies make technology decisions, and how software can address real business challenges. Training will be provided on the software, sales process, and business development approach. The position also offers bonus and commission opportunities based on measurable results, including qualified opportunities that enter the sales cycle, prospects who participate in web-based presentations, and other business development results. As the candidate develops their knowledge and effectiveness, there is an opportunity to increase their earning potential.