Portfolio Company Positions

Reports to: Manager, BDR Team

Schedule / Shift: Monday – Friday; EST or CST Day Hours; 40 per week

Our Business Development Representatives are the first point of contact between prospective customers and Allyant, and are expected to cultivate relationships with prospective clients in order to catalyze business development success. The role is responsible for identifying and contacting potential clients, prospecting into appropriate targeted verticals, setting meetings, and generating leads in order to drive sales growth.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities to build a more robust pipeline in collaboration with Account Executives.
• Research and develop targeted prospects in public and private organizations.
• Outbound prospecting via cold calling, email, LinkedIn, Marketing Campaigns.
• Act as first point of contact for Inbound leads.
• Hit assigned Key Performance Metrics including minimum outreach per day, and booking and qualifying meetings.
• Uncover a prospect’s business challenges and identify relevant new business opportunities while highlighting the benefits of Allyant.
• Manage prospect pipeline by facilitating prospect introductions with Account Executives.
• Work effectively with internal departments to develop targeted lists, call strategies and messaging to drive opportunities for new business.
• Meet and exceed monthly, quarterly and annual qualified meeting goals.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• A minimum of a High School Degree; Bachelors degree desired.
• At least 6 months of B2B sales/business development experience.
• Experience in the accessibility space and knowledge of related challenges preferred.
• Track record of working in a fast-paced environment; and independently setting and achieving goals.
• Ability to present complex ideas in a clear and simple way.
• Experience with sales platforms and prospecting tools, Salesforce, LinkedIn Navigator, Zoom Info, Seamless and Outreach.

Skills & Abilities

• Time Management – Managing one’s own time with a proven ability to deliver quality work and meet deadlines. Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Ability to define opportunities, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and strong adherence to the practice of business ethics.
• Ability to make sound decisions and handle difficult personalities and situations independently.
• Negotiation skills.

Language Ability:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Other languages are an asset.

Remote Requirements

• Working space must be professional / business appropriate, free of distractions and safely maintained (as to meet safe working conditions followed on company premises).
• A fast, stable / uninterrupted internet connection

Allyant is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions are based on the applicant’s or employee’s qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration. We value a diverse workforce and will provide equal opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment for meeting bona fide occupational qualifications, regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.

Applications from people with disabilities are encouraged and welcomed. Appropriate accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require any unique accommodation, please let us know in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Apply:

If you are looking to join a growing team where you can work in a customer-focused, innovative, challenging, and fun learning environment where you can acquire and hone valuable skills, we invite you to apply by sending your resume and cover letter to careers@allyant.com.