Client Development Associate at Basis Technologies (Chicago, IL or Remote)
WHO WE ARE
Basis Technologies delivers software and services to automate digital media operations for more than 1,000 leading agencies and brands.
Our comprehensive ad tech platform, Basis, supports the planning, reporting, and financial reconciliation of direct, programmatic, search, and social media, all in one place.
We are deeply committed to building software that will change the ad tech industry for the better and are equally dedicated to building an inclusive culture of highly motivated individuals who create a positive and supportive environment together. We invest in our culture and support our employees so they can do their best work.
Basis Technologies is headquartered in Chicago, and our employees have the flexibility to work in an office location, completely remote, or a hybrid of the two. Please note, we are hiring on a remote working basis only in the U.S. and Canada.
ABOUT US
Are you ready to transform an industry? At Basis we are building a comprehensive tech platform that radically increases efficiencies and impact across businesses, teams, and campaigns. Our clients can run all their digital business through Basis, with robust business intelligence, workflow automation, search and social integrations, and the number one rated DSP.
We’re taking the digital advertising world by storm and are proud to be headquartered in the rapidly growing tech hub of Chicago, with offices that span across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and London. Join us in our mission to improve the lives of everyone working in the industry!
WHY WORK WITH US?
At Basis, we believe that lasting success is achieved through continual dedication to the growth and well-being of the individual. Our people are the core of what makes Basis unique. Driven by the Basis Manifesto and our guiding principles, we look to hire the best and brightest minds—curious, passionate learners who are driven to create impact.
We are committed to building a culture of highly motivated individuals who create a positive and supportive environment together. We work hard, stay focused, and act in service to others - and are looking for like-minded people to grow with us.
ABOUT THE TEAM
As part of Basis’s Marketing team, Business Development Representatives are the front line for the sales team. This team is metrics driven, competitive, and tenacious, and spends the day prospecting and cold calling to generate relationships with prospective clients. They go above and beyond to source revenue and create qualified opportunities for sales teams.
WAYS YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE
You will be a self-starter with the hunger to identify and create qualified sales opportunities for Basis. You should be eager to advance in our organization by demonstrating their ability to be metrics driven, competitive and tenacious each and every day.
OTHER WAYS YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM ARE BY:
- Generating new opportunities with prospects through outbound outreach via phone, email, and social media
- Discussing Basis’s solutions in relation to the needs of various prospects
- Researching and adding customer intelligence on dormant or un-maximized accounts in Salesforce
- Logging activity and running reports in Salesforce
- Communicating regularly with supported sales team members to align on prospecting strategies
- Joining client meetings as needed
- Developing skills to run deals through full sales cycles
- Meeting or exceeding monthly quotas
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE
- 2-3 years of sales or client relationship experience
- Excellent project, time, and self-management skills
- Strong ability to learn new technology and ramp-up quickly
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Positive and energetic phone skills, excellent listening skills, and strong writing skills
BONUS POINTS
- Sales experience in advertising technology or digital media
- The ability to stay highly organized, optimistic, and coachable through quickly changing situations
- Salesforce.com experience
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher
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ANYTHING ELSE?
Don't think you have all the skills required for this role? That's okay, we recognize that experience can be built in many ways. If you have relevant skills that are not reflected in your resume, we welcome your candidacy and encourage you to share more in an optional cover letter, even if your experience doesn’t match our exact requirements.
LIFE WITH BASIS TECHNOLOGIES
We take care of our people and believe that our success depends on the growth and well-being of each one of our team members.
We've been proudly recognized as:
Ad Age, Best Places to Work 2023, 2022, 2013
Built In, Best Workplaces 2023, 2022, 2021
Crain's Best Companies to Work for in Chicago 2022, 2021, 2020, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
Crain's Best Companies to Work for in New York 2022, 2021, 2014
Dallas Morning News, Top Workplaces 2021, 2019, 2015
Denver Post, Top Workplaces 2022, 2021, 2020
Denver Business Journal's Largest Employers 2022, 2021, 2020
Fortune Magazine, Best Workplaces 2022, 2021, 2020, 2015, 2014
We provide a thoughtful perks and benefits package including competitive 401k/RRSP matching, mental health support, a funded health savings account, paid sabbatical, generous parental leave, a flexible work environment and time off policy, and more.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building teams that are diverse in thought, perspective, and culture. We celebrate all team members regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race or cultural background, religion, disability, and age.
Basis is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application processes. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].
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