Business Development Representative @ Fortra
placeHybrid
attach_money $45,000
businessHybrid
scheduleFull Time
Posted 14 hours ago
Your Application Journey
Interview
Email Hiring Manager
******* @fortra.com
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Job Details
About the Role
The Business Development Representative at Fortra plays a key role in supporting the growth of our customer database through lead generation campaigns. This entry-level position is crucial for providing a prospect stream for Regional Sales Managers and offers exciting career growth opportunities in sales or marketing.
What You'll Do
- Generate leads for new software and services.
- Execute calling campaigns targeting new customer acquisition.
- Cross-sell referrals and manage customer license transfers and upgrades.
- Set up product overview demos for customer education on licensed software.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organization and time management abilities.
- Ability to professionally represent the company and its products.
- Self-driven, motivated, and results oriented with persuasive skills.
Compensation & Benefits
This entry-level position offers a base salary of $45,000 USD plus commission. Fortra provides a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage, immediate enrollment in 401(k), HSA, FSA plans, a flexible PTO policy, tuition and personal enrichment reimbursement, and more. Join a team that values both professional and personal growth.
Key Skills/Competency
- Lead Generation
- Sales
- Customer Acquisition
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Organization
- Time Management
- Marketing
- Relationship Building
- Prospecting
How to Get Hired at Fortra
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Tailor experiences to lead generation and sales.
- Research Fortra: Understand their mission and market presence.
- Highlight communication skills: Emphasize persuasive and negotiation abilities.
- Practice interviews: Prepare examples of team collaboration and sales scenarios.
📝 Interview Preparation Advice
Technical Preparation
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Practice CRM software navigation and management.
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Review lead generation techniques and dialing systems.
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Familiarize with customer database management practices.
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Understand product demo setups and technical details.
Behavioral Questions
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Describe a time you achieved a difficult sale.
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Explain your method for managing multiple leads.
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Tell about a challenge handled in team scenarios.
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Share examples of persuasive communication in work.
Frequently Asked Questions
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