Summary
To keep pace with the growth of our business, Four Inc. is seeking a hard-working, business-minded team player to join our Sales team as a Strategic Development Representative. Successful individuals will have great opportunities for career growth and professional development.
The Strategic Development Representative plays a critical role in identifying, developing, and qualifying leads to help drive the growth of technology companies’ public sector business. This individual is responsible for executing a variety of business development campaigns and relationship management and development to grow our vendor and partner business aligned to annual plans and sales goals. This is a high-visibility position that requires daily interaction with company leadership, customers, and industry contacts.
Essential Functions
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Conduct lead generation activities via call campaigns and other demand generating techniques to uncover new business opportunities for technology companies:
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Conduct basic research to identify opportunities
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Execute sales activities in alignment to BDR 1 KPIs and metrics
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Prospect, call, set up and confirm meetings between technology companies and government customers
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Document all calls and other sales activities and customer/technology company interaction in SugarCRM, and create and link to appropriate opportunities in the system
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Execute and adhere to FOUR INC lead tracking documentation and submission process
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Establish and maintain ongoing business relationships with technology company reps, channel partner reps, and government customers to grow FOUR INC contact database and overall public sector network
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Meet and exceed established performance goals
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Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
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BA/BS degree in business or relevant subject
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0-2 years of experience in sales or related field
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Team player capable of working within a collaborative environment
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Ability to work independently, with limited supervision
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Excellent oral and written communication skills
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Excellent interpersonal skills
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Analytical/critical thinking skills
Daily Work Activities
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Conduct lead development calls
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Conduct pre-call planning activities and research
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Document activities in company systems
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Set meetings and track results
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Proactively pursue knowledge of relevant products and public sector markets