Business Development Representative
@ Fortra

Hybrid
$50,000
Hybrid
Full Time
Posted 1 day ago

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Overview

At Fortra, whether you’re experienced or just starting, your contributions matter. Join a team tackling real challenges and enjoy competitive benefits, professional development, flexibility, and fun.

Role Summary

The Business Development Representative fuels Fortra’s customer growth through lead generation campaigns. You will follow up on marketing leads and conduct direct dial campaigns to support Regional Sales Managers.

What You'll Do

  • Generate leads for new software and services.
  • Execute calling campaigns to acquire new customers.
  • Pursue cross-sell referrals and customer upgrades.
  • Coordinate product demo setups and educational sessions.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organization and time management skills.
  • Professional representation of Fortra and its products.
  • Ability to influence, persuade, and work self-driven.
  • Proficiency in English is required.

Additional Information

This is an entry-level position with a base salary plus commissions and career growth opportunities in sales or marketing. Visit our website for more insights into employee experiences and connect with us on LinkedIn.

Key skills/competency

  • Lead Generation
  • Sales
  • Marketing
  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Customer Acquisition
  • Organizational Skills
  • Time Management
  • Demo Setup
  • Relationship Building
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How to Get Hired at Fortra

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Fortra's culture: Understand their mission and recent achievements.
  • Tailor your resume: Highlight lead generation and communication skills.
  • Emphasize results: Include quantifiable sales targets from past experiences.
  • Prepare for calling challenges: Practice persuasive communication and objection handling.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review CRM software and lead tracking tools.
Practice using call campaign technologies.
Familiarize with software demo platforms.
Learn basic sales analytics and reporting.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time you handled rejection effectively.
Explain your approach to managing multiple tasks.
Share an experience persuading a challenging customer.
Discuss handling targets under pressure.

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