Everspring · 5 hours ago
Business Development Representative
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$50K/yr - $60K/yrEverspring is a leading provider of education technology and service solutions. They are seeking a Business Development Representative to lead outreach and prospecting efforts to initiate new business opportunities with potential customers in the higher education sector.
EdTechEducationInternet
Responsibilities
Qualify and develop leads from company-activated marketing campaigns
Contact potential clients through self-initiated calls, email, zoom calls, and by attending up to a dozen conferences and industry events every year
Identify prospective client needs and suggest appropriate products and services
Stay current with higher education operational and demographic trends
Demonstrate an understanding of the different buying centers, the personas, and the triggers that motivate the prospects you must influence toward the sale
Proactively seek new business opportunities in the market through social media outreach and using approved prospecting channels
Setup meetings or calls between prospective clients and the sales team
Stay up-to-date with new products and services, competitors, trends in AI, and new pricing and payment plans
Qualification
Required
BS degree in Marketing, Sales, Business Administration or relevant field
Background selling products and services to higher-ed preferred
Experience with virtual selling into higher-ed preferred
Must be able to travel up to 25% of the year
Proven work experience as a Business Development Representative, Sales Account Executive or similar role in the higher-education market
In-depth knowledge of Salesforce
Experience supporting CRM and marketing-driven selling tactics
Hands-on experience with multiple sales techniques, including self-initiated calls, zoom calls, and setup/working conferences and industry events
Track record of achieving lead-flow and sales quotas
Understanding of sales performance metrics
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Ability to deliver highly engaging presentations to small and large groups
Demonstrated understanding of the higher education operating environment, challenges and opportunities
Benefits
Hybrid work arrangement
Paid parental leave
Medical, dental and vision insurance
FSA
HSA
Employer-paid short-term and optional long-term disability
401k with an employer match vested immediately
A generous PTO plan that accrues with tenure
Professional development
Tuition reimbursement program
Discounted onsite gym
Optional pet insurance
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Company
Everspring
Everspring develops online and hybrid courses that deliver engagement free from traditional constraints.
Founded in 2011
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$63.5MKey Investors
Carrick Capital Partners
2020-11-12Series Unknown· $3M
2016-01-19Series Unknown· $27.5M
2014-12-09Series A· $10M
Leadership Team
Beth Hollenberg
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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