Candidates with B2G/B2B sales experience and construction procurement knowledge will find this remote role suits their background and skills.
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Original posting from Fortive
Business Development Representative
Location: Remote within the United States (Eastern or Central Time Zones required)
The Business Development Representative (BDR) is a fast-paced, competitive role, responsible for collaborating with our Field Sales team to identify and develop new opportunities across the full Gordian suite of solutions and driving opportunities within existing accounts. An ideal candidate will have experience with both services and software sales and will have working knowledge of capital planning and experience with construction procurement across a variety of institutions in the United States.
The successful candidate will be a highly effective communicator who interacts with a team at all levels and is self-motivated, driven to succeed, goal-oriented, methodical, and tenacious.
Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain an expert level of knowledge of all Gordian products and solutions in assigned territory (Eastern or Central) or vertical market
Produce Sales Qualified Leads (SQLs) using established criteria and coordinate engagements with our Field Sales Representatives
Develop and manage lead funnel within assigned territory or vertical market
Engage prospects using phone, email, and social media platforms
Align efforts with Marketing on strategic campaigns to grow existing customer base in regions where an anchor client is established
Identify dormant accounts/ closed lost opportunities with Field Sales and drive re-engagement efforts
Collaborate with Sales Ops, Marketing, Operations, and Group Purchasing partners for resources and support in strategically targeting assigned territory
Track and manage prospecting, qualification, outreach, and nurture activities in our CRM platform (Salesforce.com) and in our sales engagement software (SalesLoft)
Embrace the FBS philosophy and consistently utilize the daily management tools provided to track and drive performance against individual and team goals
Adhere to standard work practices and consistently perform at a level achieving and exceeding all activity and sales metrics
Qualifications:
2 or more years of Business Development and prospecting experience in the B2G or B2B environment
Bachelor's degree desired, but relevant work experience will be considered
The ability to research and identify leads and move them through a formal sales process effectively
Proven skills at building and maintaining effective client relationships
Track record of successfully reaching, and exceeding, established sales quotas
Experience selling into public sector organizations (State, Local, K-12, Higher Ed.) preferred but not required
Exceptional verbal, written, and listening skills, as well as the ability to communicate clearly and concisely with customers and all levels of management
Discipline to maintain high activity level and call volume while tracking all activities in our CRM platform (Salesforce.com) and sales management Software (SalesLoft)
Strong attention to detail; making and keeping commitments and meeting deadlines
Capital planning and construction procurement knowledge is beneficial but not required
Ability to travel up to 10%
Fortive Corporation Overview
Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.
We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.
We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.
At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.
At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.
At Fortive, we believe in growth. We’re honest about what’s working and what isn’t, and we never stop improving and innovating.
Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.
Source: Fortive careers