Strategic Business Development Representative
SafetyCulture
Sales & Business Development
Kansas City, MO, USA
Posted on Oct 22, 2024
SafetyCulture is a global, product-led SaaS company with the mission of helping distributed working teams get better every day.
We're a mobile-first operations platform that gives workers a voice, and leaders visibility, to make better decisions in the workplace every day. Our mission is to unite teams to become a force for improvement in any organisation.
Headquartered in Sydney, SafetyCulture has six offices around the world and over 1 million users across the globe.
We are looking for a Strategic Business Development Representative (BDR) to support our Strategic Pod. This role is a critical part of the team, designed to enhance support for our Strategic Account Executives who work with our largest current and prospective customers. You will play a pivotal role in driving revenue growth, acting as a key contact for customers, and helping to develop and qualify strategic opportunities.
As a Strategic BDR, you will not only help generate and qualify pipeline but also have the opportunity to close small expansion deals and manage renewals. This role would be a great fit for a BDR looking to step up their career and get exposure to closing deals.
How You Will Spend Your Time:
- Pipeline Generation & Qualification: Source expansion opportunities within the existing strategic customer base and convert inbound and free team leads into qualified opportunities. Ensure all qualified opportunities meet full BANT criteria.
- Customer Research & Messaging: Research strategic customers, craft tailored messaging, and assist with the development of strategic account plans.
- Meeting & Relationship Building: Schedule meetings and build relationships with key stakeholders at our largest accounts. Act as an additional point of contact for both prospective and existing customers in Enterprise Retail and Hospitality.
- Deal Closing: Own and close smaller expansion deals and renewals, ensuring smooth handovers to Account Executives when necessary.
- Demos & Presentations: Run demos and presentations to engage prospects and customers effectively.
- Support AEs: Provide administrative and account management support to Strategic AEs to ensure customer success and timely renewals.
- Industry Expert: Stay informed about industry trends, competitive landscape, and market developments to identify new opportunities and potential areas for expansion
What You Will Have:
- 1-3 years of experience in a sales development, business development, or similar role, preferably within SaaS or tech sales.
- Proven track record of generating and qualifying pipeline and achieving your sales targets.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage with senior stakeholders.
- Self-motivated and results-oriented mindset, with a passion for driving business growth and exceeding targets
- Familiarity with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce) and sales automation tools is a plus
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to evolving priorities and challenges
More Than a Job:
- Equity with high growth potential, and a competitive salary
- Flexible working arrangements, we encourage you to create the best work blend while working from your home and the local SafetyCulture office
- Access to professional and personal training and development opportunities
- Hackathons, Workshops, Lunch & Learns
- We encourage involvement in the community, open source work, attending talks and events, and experimenting with new technologies
Office Benefits:
- In-house Culinary Crew serving up daily breakfast, lunch and snacks
- Barista coffee machine, craft beer on tap, boutique wines and a range of non-alcoholic beverages
- Wellbeing initiatives such as subsidised fitness programs, EAP services and generous parental leave policy
- Quarterly celebrations and team events, including the annual Shiplt global offsite
- On-site gym, table tennis, board games, books library, and pet-friendly offices
We’re committed to building inclusive teams and cultivating a sense of belonging so our people can bring their whole authentic selves to work each day. We seek to make reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process to create an even playing field for all candidates. Thanks to the tireless efforts of the entire SafetyCulture team we’ve built an incredible culture which has seen us recognised as a Best Place to Work in Australia, the US and the UK.
Even if you don't meet every requirement listed in the ad, please consider applying for this role. We prioritise inclusion and value individuals with potential over a checklist of qualifications. Don't rule yourself out, hit that apply button if this job resonates with you
To all recruitment agencies, we do not accept resumes or partnership opportunities. Please do not forward resumes to SafetyCulture or any of our employees. We are not responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.
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