Business Development Associate (CHICAGO)

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE

CHICAGO OFFICE

Do you thrive in a goal-oriented setting where you’re supported to succeed and celebrated when successful?

Is it important that you’re part of a culture where career advancement and other opportunities are directly tied to your performance?

If your answer is YES, we are looking for someone like you!

We are looking for a Business Development Associate to join our Notified Sales team!

The role is initially 5 days per week at 770 N. Halsted but can be hybrid remote (WFH Monday and Friday) for those achieving goals 2 consecutive months.  

This role pays $24.04 per hour plus commissions. Annual commission target is $30k. with the ability to earn additional commissions for exceeding target. 

The Business Development Associate is the entry point to a rewarding career at Notified. Working directly with Sales Executives – New Logo Hunters and Account Managers – you will be focusing on developing sales opportunities and booking qualified sales meetings. . 

You will enjoy the thrill of the chase as our representatives thrive on competition. Your commercial mindset and natural tenacity will be key in researching the right contacts, preparing your opening pitch, and closing the prospect for a first meeting that holds, while maintaining a casual, fun feel! 

We are looking for someone who loves a challenge. Our training program is designed to be an ongoing process with a helpful management team that is invested in the success of each of our representatives! There are great progression opportunities within 8 to 12 months. 

Your task would include:

• Developing sales opportunities through extensive cold-calling activities and other outreach tactics to turn prospective customers into qualified sales opportunities

• Maintaining established daily call volumes – work hard, play hard mentality needed

• Carefully and accurately documenting leads, and appointments through our CRM, ensuring Salesforce.com hygiene so you can accurately forecast and track how your meetings are turning into deals

What’s next?

Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our in-house recruitment team to kick-start the recruitment process (preliminary assessments and/or telephone interview). 

Apply now to join our successful team!

Minimum Qualifications: 

Education: 

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business, marketing, or a related field

Experience:

• 1+ years of lead generation, sales, or marketing experience required OR applicable experience with lead generation, cold calling, networking, or other external outreach efforts
• B2B technology sales experience preferred 

Other:

• Prepare to give examples of tenacity, resilience, and achievement
• Determination and resilience will be key - you will have a quota, and your persistence and go-getter attitude will be a key part of your success
• Great communications skills - you must love talking to people, as this job requires you to be on the phone constantly
• A hunger to learn and develop yourself - we will give you all the tools to need to be successful so your personal drive and ambition is a must!

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of sales theories and techniques and ability to deal tactfully and courteously with clients
• Strong verbal, written, and communication skills
• Ability to work both individually and with a team 
• Competitive and team minded spirit with an eagerness to exceed targets regularly 

What’s next?  Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our in-house recruitment team to kick-start the recruitment process.

At Notified we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, support it, and build success upon it. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and no part of this advertisement is intended to discriminate on any grounds. 

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