Business Development Associate - Military veterans preferred

The Business Development Associate is responsible for setting appointments for Vice Presidents. The Associate will make between 60 to 100 calls per day to qualify the prospects and set appointments for a presentation with decision makers, usually the Chief Financial Officer, Director of Tax or Controller. The Associate must be able to communicate effectively on the phone and through written emails and have a strong working knowledge of sales development techniques and processes. The Associate will be provided with sales leads from sales tracking software. The process of setting appointments will also entail verifying the information in the database and updating any new information acquired, including the decision maker’s name, phone number, email, company address, vertical market, competitor, parent company if applicable and other pertinent information. The Associate must be able to communicate effectively on the phone and through written emails. Experience and SkillsMinimum of 3 years inside sales experienceExcellent organizational skillsExperience in business-to-business telemarketingStrong work ethic and consistent sales activityAbility to focus on setting appointments, solelyAbility to work through company phone systems and gate keepersExcellent communication skillsWriting skills for emailExperience working in sales tracking software a plusBasic skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Internet navigation and researchHigh School Diploma or GED required CompensationBase salary commensurate with experience$110 or $300 commission on each appointment set and held, paid bi-monthlyIncentive bonuses payable twice a year, based on terms set by the CompanyWinter closing for approximately two weeks the end of December and beginning of January each year during the Christmas and New Year’s holidaysPTO time awarded based on years of employment (prorated 1st year based on start date)Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance; Employer contributes up to $595 for medical and dental premiumsOther bonus opportunities and benefits may applyOffice Hours: Monday – Friday, 3 work schedules to choose from (Start time 8am, 8:30am, or 9am, End time 5pm, 5:30pm, or 6pm) Please submit your resume when you apply.