At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage customers and generate new sales opportunities through various channels.
- Company: AspenTech, a leader in software development with a collaborative team culture.
- Benefits: Full-time role with opportunities for growth and skill development.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a focus on achieving goals and nurturing relationships.
- Why this job: Join an industry-leading team and build a strong foundation in business development.
- Qualifications: University degree required; fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
The Business Development Representative (BDR) must develop an understanding of the value Aspen Tech provides to our customers and communicate our value proposition in both written and oral communications with customers.
Candidates must possess the ability and confidence to engage customers, evoke interest in Aspen Technology’s solutions, qualify and disqualify potential customers, think quickly on their feet, and speak intelligently with a variety of buyers.
This person will work as a member of a sales team which includes sales account managers, solution consulting, customer support and sales operations.
The BDR role is directly responsible for generating new leads and working with Aspen Tech’s solution consulting team to further qualify those leads.
They will use proven sales methodologies taught in an onboarding program.
The BDR role is an opportunity to join an industry-leading team while building a strong foundation of skills centered on our customer’s business goals, needs and value.
Responsibilities
- Be a self-learner that is inquisitive and with the ability to pick up complex topics easily through consistent engagement with others within the organization.
- Generate new sales opportunities through various channels, including cold calling, email outreach and social media.
- Qualify leads utilizing communication skills that are clear and to the point
- Collaborate with the marketing organization on campaigns and other lead generation strategies.
- Collaborate with the sales teams on execution strategies.
- Consistently achieve and exceed individual key performance indicators (KPIs) and meet monthly/quarterly quotas.
- Maintain and nurture relationships with key stakeholders at prospective accounts
- Manage the account profiling process, which includes understanding the customer’s buying process and communicating the Aspen Tech value proposition to prospects
- Assist in securing technical demonstrations
- Utilize a Customer Relationship Management (Salesforce) system to manage prospective customer information
Qualifications
- University degree required (Bachelor’s or equivalent) - degree in Chemical, Industrial, Production, or Petroleum engineering ideal
- A positive attitude and strong personal integrity.
- Self-motivation with an innate desire to win and to achieve stated goals/targets.
- Highly disciplined and well organized.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Team oriented, self-starter who is willing to be coached in a collaborative environment.
- Personal computer literacy including, Excel, Power Point, CRM tools (Salesforce).
- Fresh graduates may apply.
- Seniority level
- Entry level
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Job function
- Sales and Business Development
- Industries
- Software Development
- Location
- Reading, England, United Kingdom
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Business Development Representative in Reading employer: Aspen Technology
Aspen Technology in Reading is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. As a Graduate Inside Sales Account Manager, you'll benefit from comprehensive career development opportunities while working alongside industry leaders in software solutions for process manufacturing. The company's commitment to employee growth and its supportive environment make it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
