Business Development Representative in Chelmsford

Business Development Representative in Chelmsford

Chelmsford Full-Time No home office possible
Shape IT Recruitment

We are looking for an experienced Business Development Representative (BDR) to join a dynamic team supporting growth in the ERP and retail technology space. In this role, you will be responsible for qualifying and nurturing leads generated by marketing, ensuring a strong pipeline of opportunities, and handing them over to the sales team.

You will thrive in a solution-led sales environment, ideally with experience in retail software, ERP, or Microsoft ecosystems, and be confident engaging with senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Qualification & Nurturing

  • Engage with inbound and outbound marketing leads via phone, email, social, and digital channels
  • Qualify prospects based on industry fit, needs, budget, timeline, and decision-makers
  • Nurture early-stage opportunities to progress them to Sales Qualified Leads (SQLs)
  • Maintain accurate records in Hubspot CRM

Sales & Marketing Alignment

  • Provide feedback on campaign performance and lead quality
  • Collaborate with Sales Executives to ensure smooth handover of qualified opportunities
  • Support outbound initiatives, targeted campaigns, and account-based marketing activities
  • Assist in refining lead qualification processes and messaging

Events & Brand Presence

  • Support trade shows, exhibitions, partner events, and conferences
  • Engage with attendees, qualify leads on-site, and ensure effective follow-up
  • Represent the company professionally as a brand ambassador

Reporting & Insights

  • Report on pipeline activity, lead conversion rates, and qualification outcomes
  • Share market insights, competitor activity, and customer feedback with the Sales & Marketing Director

Experience & Skills Required

  • 5+ years in a Business Development, SDR, or Inside Sales role
  • Experience in B2B software, ERP, SaaS, or Microsoft partner environments
  • Strong understanding of lead qualification and sales pipelines
  • Confident communicator with experience engaging senior decision-makers
  • Highly organised with attention to detail
  • Collaborative, commercially minded, and proactive
  • Resilient and target-driven
  • Strong relationship-building and active listening skills

Desirable

  • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
  • Knowledge of LS Retail or retail/hospitality solutions
  • Familiarity with Hubspot CRM
  • Experience supporting or attending trade shows and industry events

Interested? Apply now and I\'ll be in touch to discuss the role in further detail.

Shape IT Recruitment

Contact Detail:

Shape IT Recruitment Recruiting Team