[Remote] Business Development Representative
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Blackthorn is a company that provides native apps on the Salesforce AppExchange for managing events and more. They are seeking a motivated Business Development Representative to engage with leads, qualify opportunities, and set up meetings for Account Executives.
Responsibilities
- Run targeted outbound prospecting campaigns to engage potential customers in the Salesforce ecosystem
- Qualify inbound interest and nurture leads through personalized, data-informed outreach
- Schedule discovery calls and demos for Account Executives
- Use our robust sales tech stack — Nooks, Apollo, ChatGPT, and Salesforce — to personalize outreach, manage workflows, and track activity
- Collaborate with Marketing and Sales Leadership to refine messaging, test new outreach approaches, and improve conversion rates
- Learn the ins and outs of event management challenges across industries and communicate how Blackthorn's platform helps solve them
Skills
- 1–2 years of experience in a sales or prospecting role (SaaS or within the Salesforce ecosystem experience a plus)
- Excellent communication skills—written, verbal, and interpersonal
- Comfortable making outbound calls and sending personalized outreach messages
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple leads and priorities
- Curious, self-motivated, and eager to learn about sales, technology, and customer engagement
- Experience with tools like Slack, Google Suite, Salesforce, Apollo, Nooks, ChatGPT or CRM/prospecting tools is preferred
- Familiarity with Salesforce-native apps or event management technology
- Experience engaging with higher ed or nonprofit organizations
Benefits
- Stock options for every employee
- Flexible work week
- $400 office stipend
- Maternity/Paternity leave
- Student loan debt assistance
- Pledge 1% - time off during the year for helping nonprofits
- Health insurance contribution (if in the US)
- Children's 529 college fund assistance (if in the US)
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