Business Development Representative

As a member of the ShipBob Team, you will benefit from an environment where everything is achievable. We aim to be a place where you can:

• Write Your Career Story. Because we are solving some of the most difficult problems in global commerce, you have the opportunity to write the story that will make your career.
• Experience Global Impact and Global Connection.  At ShipBob we benefit from diverse cultures and perspectives in service of the global community.
• Grow With An Ownership Mindset. We believe that great innovation comes from great transparency. We are more resilient and more creative when we have an inclusive and transparent culture where everyone knows our strengths and opportunities.

Title: Business Development Representative

Location: (Hybrid) Onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm CST at 120 N Racine Ave #100, Chicago, IL 60607. Ability to graduate to fully remote after 12-months if in good standing.

Start Date: November 4, 2024

Role Description:

Our Business Development Representatives develop logistical solutions for small to medium-sized businesses using the full suite of ShipBob's services. A BDR's primary responsibility is to evaluate each merchant's unique business needs and collaborate with ShipBob's Account Executives to close deals with merchants that have not previously worked with us. Our representatives achieve quota by meeting expected metrics for outbound touches and demos set for their respective Account Executives.

What you’ll do:

• Guide new business by identifying, researching, and qualifying new opportunities weekly.
• Prospect a prospect pipeline via high volume of outbound cold calls, emails and social selling.
• Identify client needs through assessing their current fulfillment methods and use discretionary judgment to determine if they are a fit for our business model.
• Make recommendations to management from merchants who do not “fit the box”.
• Schedule demos with potential merchants and Account Executives.
• Achieving daily activity requirements through outbound merchant contact and accurately tracking merchant interactions and information in the designated tracking system.
• Report to designated manager/team lead to strategize more effective prospecting methods.
• Consistently exceed monthly and annual quota.
• Other duties/projects as assigned.

What you’ll bring to the table:

• No prior experience required; however, internships or coursework in sales or business development is a plus.
• Experience selling over the phone and smart calling various types …