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The Business Development Representative (BDR) is responsible for the critical first steps in the sales process: outbound prospecting, lead qualification, appointment setting. The Business Development Representative will be focused on generating new business opportunities by identifying, researching, and engaging potential clients. This role serves as a foundational bridge between marketing and sales, driving pipeline growth and ensuring a steady flow of qualified prospects for the GSO Customer Engagement team.
Job Responsibility:
Targeted Outreach: Execute high-volume, multi-channel (phone calls, email, LinkedIn) outbound prospecting campaigns based on ideal customer profiles (ICPs) and defined target accounts
List Building: Conduct in-depth market research to identify key stakeholders, pain points, and appropriate contact information within target companies
Inbound Response: Qualify and process inbound leads generated from marketing activities (e.g., website forms, content downloads, events) to determine sales readiness
Discovery Calls: Conduct initial discovery calls to understand the prospect's business challenges and specific needs related to Encore and Hargrove solutions
Needs Assessment: Perform rigorous qualification of prospects using established methodologies (e.g., BANT - Budget, Authority, Need, Timeline) to ensure opportunities are genuinely viable
Meeting Hand-off: Successfully schedule and set qualified first-stage meetings or demonstrations for the assigned GSO Customer Engagement team member
System of Record: Accurately and consistently log all sales activities, prospect information, and opportunity details into Compass
Data Integrity: Maintain and update the prospect database to ensure data accuracy, proper segmentation, and compliance with data privacy regulations
Reporting: Track and report on key metrics (outbound calls made, emails sent, discovery calls made, meetings set, conversion rates)
Sales Strategy: Collaborate closely with Marketing to refine messaging, optimize lead nurturing processes, and provide feedback on campaign effectiveness
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree preferred
2+ years of experience in B2B sales/business development, ideally in a BDR role
Proven track record of meeting or exceeding targets, preferably in outbound B2B sales
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a professional phone presence
Familiarity with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) and sales engagement tools (e.g., LinkedIn Sales Navigator)
High energy, resilience, and a strong desire to build a successful career in event production, event technology and B2B sales