The Business Development Executive (BDE) is responsible for developing new business opportunities and closing sales to achieve established annual sales goals. The BDE works closely and in partnership with Business Development Associates and/or marketing team to identify and cultivate leads, as well as effectively close business. Effective communication, listening, and strategic selling skills are critical to success.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
• 3+ years' sales experience in employee benefits, insurance, brokerage, or related field, required
• Identifies, prospects and closes new business via referrals, networking sources, and organic prospect
meetings
• Works closely with BDA's and/or marketing team to strategically nurture and cultivate prospects
• Closes sales and meets or exceeds aggressive quarterly and annual revenue goals
• Builds rapport and business relationships quickly and effectively via face-to-face and phone, social media, blogs, and other thought leadership opportunities
• Educates prospects on business trends, compliance, products evolution, and company value
proposition
• Manages sales pipeline and sales activities via company database (Microsoft CRM)
• Attends association events and meetings based on targeted verticals
• Establishes vendor relationships and develop referral sources
• Seeks opportunities for speaking engagements with select association verticals
Qualifications, Skills and Requirements:
• Must possess the ability to forecast opportunities and penetrate new business on a daily basis
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to articulate the company's value proposition and capabilities
• Must be PC proficient and familiar with database applications, Microsoft Office, and contact
management tools
• Have a great attitude, strong work ethic, be ethical, and punctual
• Have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Possess highly effective consultative selling skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Organizational skills and ability to multi-task prioritize and achieve sales objectives
Education, Training and Experience:
• 7+ years' experience with lead and sales generation, preferred; 5+ years', required
• Knowledge of group health, ancillary and benefits administration products, required
• Bachelor's degree, preferred