What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Representative position at Aqueity?
**LOCAL CHICAGOLAND CANDIDATES ONLY**
Aqueity is looking for a Business Development Representative to join our team. For the past 29 years, Aqueity has been providing exceptional IT managed services and cybersecurity solutions to a variety of businesses. Due to tremendous growth, we are looking for a business developer to join our sales team and engage prospects.
The successful candidate must be highly motivated to achieve weekly goals (50-75 calls per day) and be willing to schedule appointments for the sales team.
This position is onsite and based in Downers Grove, IL with a national territory. Compensation is competitive, with base salary plus commission.
Responsibilities:
Prospect outreach - cold call targeted prospects to share the Aqueity story about IT managed service and cyber security services
Generate leads by executing the initial steps of Aqueity’s sales play book
Align activities and follow-up efforts with marketing initiatives (e.g. calls into webinar attendees)
Collaborate with marketing and subject matter experts to fine-tune messaging and approach
Promote brand awareness in the tech space
Maintain outreach records and key performance metrics to enable forecasting
Display confidence and tenacity in securing meetings with targeted organizations and individuals
Requirements:
Minimum 2 years of proven experience in B2B sales including cold calling, preferably in IT or professional services
Exceptional communication skills, verbally and written required
Proven ability to communicate and understand IT products/service offerings; exhibits technical literacy and has a passion for technology and computers
Relevant experience prospecting in IT or technology related products or solutions strongly preferred
Solid work history with proven track record of lead generation
Displays a high degree of resiliency, thriving in dealing with challenges
Comfortable working independently and when needed as part of a larger pursuit team
High sense of urgency and success working in a fast-paced environment
Ideal candidate has a 4-year college degree in technology, business, or sales/marketing
COMPENSATION: $50-70k plus bonus related to set appointments
Full Time Employee BENEFITS:
Major medical, dental & vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Long term/Short term disability insurance
Life insurance
Retirement account matching
Paid time off
Business casual dress code
