Business Development Representative - Remote

Job Description

About the Job

The Business Development Representative will contribute to building an exceptional company by helping generate new opportunities for the sales organization. Visibility, alignment, and efficiency are all requirements of the modern-day marketing machine - and our BDRs aid in helping prospects understand how we deliver this, through Opal’s content planning software.

About You

You are a highly organized, endlessly curious individual who is independently motivated. You are able to balance administering daily sales activities while brainstorming innovative ideas to improve sales experiences and customer relationships. Most critically, you are coachable, driven, curious, and creative.

About Opal

Opal is the platform where marketing comes together! Opal combines a visual calendar, project management capabilities, and a content platform - all tailored to what marketers and communicators need. Visit workwithopal.com to learn why Opal is trusted by leading brands including Target, Starbucks, General Motors, and many more!

Requirements

Skills, Experience, Knowledge

• 1-2 years professional experience.
• B2B marketing software sales experience or enterprise SaaS sales experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
• Proven ability to work and succeed in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Experience with digital productivity, collaboration and sales tools including; Salesforce, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Slack and G Suite.
• Efficient at gathering, analyzing, and communicating customer and market research. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting in-person and remotely to a diverse range of stakeholders, including C-Suite.
• High attention to detail with an “everything matters” approach.
• Creative, inquisitive and curious approach partnering with internal and external teams and customers.
• Comfortable moving between priorities and managing deadlines across multiple areas of focus. Skilled at prioritizing tasks and time.
• Capacity to accept and learn from constructive feedback.
• Committed to proactive collaboration and accountability; you are prepared, informed, and ready to go.

• Natural alignment with Opal’s Values: Open & Honest, Passionate, Accountable, Level-Up, Intentional, Teamwork, and Excellence

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.

Education

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience required; advanced degree in a related field a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive, market-leading compensation package, including stock options
• 100% company-paid Medical/Rx, Dental, and Vision Insurance for employees (plus company-subsidized dependent coverage)
• Employer funded Health Savings Account (HSA) 
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health, Dependent Care, Commuter, Parking
• Company-paid Life/AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance (with voluntary buy up options)
• Pet Insurance for your furry friend
• Unlimited Paid Time Vacation, Paid Sick Time, and 21 Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave & Back-to-Work Program
• 401(k) and Roth Retirement Plans
• Company-sponsored outreach & activity programs

Opal is an equal-opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment.  We believe a diverse workplace promotes innovation and enhances decision making.  We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, or veteran status.

On Target Earnings: $75,000 - $90,000 annually, (base + variable).

Must be Eligible to Work in the United States