Business Development Representative

**LOCAL CHICAGOLAND CANDIDATES ONLY**

Responsibilities: 

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  Prospect outreach - cold call targeted prospects to share the Aqueity story about IT managed service and cyber security services  

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  Generate leads by executing the initial steps of Aqueity’s sales play book  
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  Align activities and follow-up efforts with marketing initiatives (e.g. calls into webinar attendees)    
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  Collaborate with marketing and subject matter experts to fine-tune messaging and approach 
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  Promote brand awareness in the tech space 
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  Maintain outreach records and key performance metrics to enable forecasting 
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  Display confidence and tenacity in securing meetings with targeted organizations and individuals 

Requirements: 

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  Minimum 2 years of proven experience in B2B sales including cold calling, preferably in IT or professional services 
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  Exceptional communication skills, verbally and written required
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  Proven ability to communicate and understand IT products/service offerings; exhibits technical literacy and has a passion for technology and computers
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  Relevant experience prospecting in IT or technology related products or solutions strongly preferred 
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  Solid work history with proven track record of lead generation  
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  Displays a high degree of resiliency, thriving in dealing with challenges 

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  Comfortable working independently and when needed as part of a larger pursuit team 
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  High sense of urgency and success working in a fast-paced environment 
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  Ideal candidate has a 4-year college degree in technology, business, or sales/marketing 

COMPENSATION: $50-70k plus bonus related to set appointments 

Full Time Employee BENEFITS: 

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  Major medical, dental & vision insurance 
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  Employee Assistance Program 
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  Long term/Short term disability insurance 
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  Life insurance 
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  Retirement account matching 

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  Paid time off 
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  Business casual dress code