Business Development Specialist

Responsibilities

The Business Development Specialist is responsible for prospecting and qualifying sales leads while acting as a liaison between marketing and sales teams. They will also manage existing accounts, coordinate client meetings, and provide customer support to identify product needs.

Requirements

Candidates must be able to commute to the Atlanta office daily and possess at least an associate degree. Hands-on experience in a customer-facing environment and the ability to self-manage are required.

Skills

• Sales
• Lead qualification
• Prospecting
• Customer service
• Communication
• Relationship management
• Brand awareness
• Problem solving
• Negotiation
• Leadership
• Training
• Marketing
• Outreach
• Advertising
• Campaign management
• Teamwork

Benefits

• On-site fitness center
• Cafe
• Company funded travel
• Full training
• Mentorship
• Quarterly bonuses
• Financial incentives

About this role

Tidewater is looking for a Business Development Representative to join our Atlanta team. The Business Development Representative is responsible for prospecting sales and qualifying leads for new and existing accounts. This person will act as a liaison between our marketing and sales teams, as well as have direct contact with potential customers. They will be naturally curious, results-driven, and eager to bring our product/services to new markets.
Company Perks:
On-site fitness center and cafe
Company funded travel (within the U.S. and internationally)
Full training and mentorship at all levels
Quarterly bonuses and other financial incentives
Fun, inclusive office culture
Responsibilities:
Contact and qualify leads - Meet with as many leads as possible to encourage the purchase of the product offered. Be the point person for your team's sales lead qualification process.
Manage current accounts – Stay in close contact with existing accounts or leads and create brand awareness, educational opportunities, and request referrals. Coordinate in-person meetings and calls between the new clients and Account Executives.
Customer support – Answer calls and emails from clients, identify the issue and make suggestions for future or new products or services.
Requirements:
Must be able to commute to the office every day
Associate degree required, Bachelor's degree preferred
Hands-on experience in a customer facing environment
Proven ability to motivate and manage oneself and/or a small team
Those with experience or interest in the following categories tend to do well in this role: Sales, marketing, customer service, retail, athletics, restaurant, teamwork, training, campaigns, leadership, communication, outreach, advertising, business development, hospitality, campaign management, promotions, teams, clubs, fitness, problem solving, military, entrepreneurship, delivery, negotiation skills, products and services.

About Tidewater Consulting

Marketing Services · 11-50 employees · headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia