Business Development/Inside Sales ($85K, Entry Level w/ Career Growth)

Business Development Representative (Inside Sales)

Location: East Portland, Oregon (on-site)

Salary: Base $55K-$60K $2,500/mth Commission Potential (Annual Earnings = $85K) Profit Sharing

Benefits: Medical/Dental (no cost for employees), Vision, Life Insurance, 401K w/ Match, PTO

Job Type: Full-Time

Core Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am – 5pm (includes 1-hour lunch & two 15-minute breaks)

Start Date: ASAP

Sponsorship: Not available

Relocation Assistance: Not Available

Business Development Representative (Inside Sales) Description

Our client in the equipment industry is seeking a Business Development Representative to join their team in East Portland, Oregon. In this role, you will generate new business opportunities through outbound calls, passing qualified leads to the outside sales team to close new customers. As the first point of contact in the sales process, you will utilize your strong communication skills to build relationships with potential customers. The ideal candidate will be personable, outgoing, and comfortable speaking with contacts at various levels of seniority to assess customer needs. Success in this role requires a high level of self-motivation, excellent listening skills, and a talent for conversation. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established company offering significant room for long-term career growth.

Business Development Representative (Inside Sales) Responsibilities

• Generate new sales opportunities and add qualified leads to the sales funnel (HubSpot)

• Leverage warm pipeline from marketing campaigns, sales insights, & research teams

• Contact potential customers via phone (target: 35 calls per day) to generate interest

• Follow up with potential customers via email with company/product information

• Qualify prospects and transition them to the outside sales team

• Set up meetings between prospective clients and Account Executives

• Complete high-level company research prior to outreach

• Build and maintain strong relationships from initial contact to handoff

• Assess individual customer situations to learn pain points & identify product solutions

• Present the company as the first point of contact to potential clients

• Proactively seek new business opportunities to drive growth

• Provide feedback to improve sales systems and processes

Business Development Representative (Inside Sales) Qualifications

• Prior sales experience OR willingness to learn is required

• Professional communication skills (phone/email) are required

• Strong computer skills are required

• Assertiveness and a sense of personal responsibility is required

• Ability to work 100% on-site is required