Business Development Representative
TLDR
Drive inbound lead qualification and scheduling, support events/webinars, and collaborate with Account Executives to expand the client base in a fast-paced, growth-oriented team.
The Opportunity
As a Business Development Representative (BDR), you'll focus primarily on qualifying and scheduling inbound leads. You will also help drive prospects to events and webinars, and conduct follow-ups with limited outbound outreach to ICP (Ideal Client Profile) targets. You will partner with Thought Industries’ Account Executives to grow our client base.
This role is designed for someone with 1-2 years of experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about beginning a sales career.
What You’ll Be Doing
Inbound Lead Management: Conduct timely follow up and qualification of inbound marketing leads and demo requests per our stated SLA’s.
Event and Webinar Support: Help drive attendance and prospect engagement for marketing-sponsored events and webinars.
Sales Execution: Maintain standard activity levels related to outbound activities, meetings held and pipeline conversion to opportunities.
Sales Operations: Manage and report on your sales activity in Thought Industries’ CRM system.
What We’re Looking For
✔️ A desire to learn and contribute to pipeline generation through successful inbound qualification and follow-up.
✔️ Professional presence with the ability to engage confidently with prospects and customers.
✔️ Highly motivated, resourceful, and comfortable with a passion for building, iterating, and winning
✔️ Adhere to the highest ethical standards and conduct, honors commitments, and treats people with kindness, compassion, trust and respect
What You Bring to the Table
Bachelor's Degree.
1-2 years of previous B2B SaaS Sales Experience.
Strong business acumen.
Comfortable speaking to potential and current customers over the phone and video including demoing solutions through remote software.
Ability to identify and qualify sales leads based on qualification criteria.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Passionate, motivated and hungry to succeed.
Prior knowledge of the Learning Technology space is a plus
SalesForce, LinkedIn and Google Workspace Experience required.
Experience with Gong, Outreach, Apollo, ZoomInfo, or similar tools is a plus
Why Join Us?
High-growth, fast-paced environment with room for ownership and impact
Direct exposure to executive leadership, including the CRO
Opportunity to shape GTM strategy and influence company trajectory
Competitive compensation
Culture that values grit, accountability, and celebrating success
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
The annual base salary for this role is $55,000 with annual bonus eligibility of $20,000.
Thought Industries does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Employment decisions at Thought Industries are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.
Thought Industries builds a platform that empowers companies to enhance customer learning and intelligence, enabling them to achieve measurable outcomes. We cater to innovative organizations looking to optimize their training and knowledge-sharing processes. Our agile and focused team is dedicated to solving real business challenges, setting us apart in the industry.