What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Business Development Representative (BDR) position at Benzinga?
Benzinga is actively seeking a Business Development Representative (BDR) to accelerate revenue production for our B2B revenue streams. This role is ideal for a passionate, intermediate to advanced Salesperson with a proven background of high-volume phone outreach, email crafting, and high-level organization.
Responsibilities:
Lead Generation
· Consistently Source a high daily volume of new leads to Benzinga CRM
Sales Activity
· Execute a high daily volume of calls and emails to sourced leads, inbound leads, and clients.
· Track all activity, progress, next steps as required in Benzinga’s CRM (Salesforce)
Training
· Work closely with Sales leadership and the Marketing team to effectively use promotional strategies and drive sales.
· Attend team meetings and participate in sales training for ongoing professional development and product knowledge enhancement.
Goals
· Meet or exceed individual sales targets, contributing to the team’s overall goals and contribute to targets for individual revenue streams.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or related field (preferred but not mandatory).
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
· A strong interest in sales, interpersonal relationships, Financial Markets and a desire to learn more.
· Self-motivated with the drive to excel in a fast-paced sales environment.
· Understanding of sales principles and customer service practices.
· Experience with Benzinga products and services is a plus.
