Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Applied Systems is a company transforming the insurance industry and is seeking a Business Development Associate. In this role, you will manage inbound leads and help connect potential clients with technological solutions, acting as the first point of contact for prospects.
Responsibilities
- Business Development Associate will enjoy a base + bonus compensation structure
- Become a black belt in the ways of Solution Sales® through comprehensive training
- Management team believes in being “in the game” with their teams, not “in their offices.”
- Flexible hours/work from home options after one year of service
- Social events: monthly and quarterly lunch & learns; onsite workout program (corporate HQ only); and renowned March Madness and Holiday Gift Auction contests with cash and non-cash spiff programs make for a crazy-fun environment!
- Opportunities to advance – Applied takes career development seriously and looks to our own
- Talent to develop and promote into internal roles throughout the organization
Skills
- At least 1 year of lead generation experience; will consider entry-level graduates with strong internship / related experience
- Desire to advance career in Business Development and advance to an Inside Sales role
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, especially over the phone
- High energy, self-motivated individual that can thrive in a fun, fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple inbound leads simultaneously
- Bachelor's degree in business, sales, or marketing; or equivalent work experience
- Can work Hybrid from one of our Applied Systems offices: Chicago, Lincoln, and Dallas-Fort Worth
- Previous sales or marketing experience desired
- Experience with Salesforce is a plus
- Experience using Salesforce
- Excellent oral and persuasive written communications, listening and interpersonal skills
- Team player, self-driven and work under pressure
- Handles objections professionally
- Strong follow up and persistence
- Tech-Savvy
- Positive Attitude
- Problem Solver
Benefits
- Base + bonus compensation structure
- Become a black belt in the ways of Solution Sales® through comprehensive training
- Flexible hours/work from home options after one year of service
- Social events: monthly and quarterly lunch & learns; onsite workout program (corporate HQ only); and renowned March Madness and Holiday Gift Auction contests with cash and non-cash spiff programs make for a crazy-fun environment!
- Opportunities to advance – Applied takes career development seriously and looks to our own Talent to develop and promote into internal roles throughout the organization.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Holiday and Vacation Time
- Health & Wellness Days
- A Bonus Day for Your Birthday
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