Business Development Representative

Entry‑Level Business Development Rep — Stamford, Connecticut (On‑Site Only) We are looking for a highly motivated and results‑driven Business Development Representative (BDR) to join our North American sales team. As a BDR, you will play a crucial role in generating new business opportunities, engaging with potential clients, and building relationships. You’ll work closely with the Sales and Marketing teams to identify, nurture, and qualify leads to help Finario grow its customer base across the region. Finario is a fast growing Software‑as‑a‑Service technology company providing a suite of intelligent capital planning & portfolio strategy solutions to leading industrial enterprises worldwide. Responsibilities Prospecting & Lead Generation: Discovering new leads through internet research and social media monitoring/messaging, using tools such as LinkedIn Navigator, Gong and ZoomInfo. Required to reach out to potential clients through outbound efforts (cold calls, emails, social media, etc.) to generate new business opportunities. Qualifying Leads: Collaborate with Marketing and Sales to qualify inbound leads and convert them into sales‑ready opportunities. Pipeline Management: Maintain and update CRM with lead and prospect information, ensuring accurate tracking of sales activities and opportunities. Salesforce experience preferred. Relationship Building: Engage with decision‑makers at targeted accounts, understand their business challenges, and communicate Finario’s value proposition. Collaboration: Work closely with Account Executives to transition qualified leads, while continuously sharing insights from the market to improve overall strategies. Market Research: Stay informed of market trends, competitive landscape, and industry best practices to effectively position Finario’s solutions to prospective clients. Target Achievement: Consistently meet and exceed monthly and quarterly targets for lead generation and appointments set. Required Qualifications 1‑3 years of experience in a similar sales or BDR role, preferably in SaaS, technology, or financial services. Internship experience considered. (growth‑stage experience highly preferred) You are metrics‑driven – required to meet or exceed daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly targets. You are high energy, a self‑starter with a positive attitude and a drive to exceed goals. Ready to introduce & try new ideas and constantly excel – make all those around you better. You are a “people person” who enjoys communicating with people and has a strong awareness of those around you. You are thoughtful about the ways you communicate and the impression that may have on a client. You are comfortable working in fast‑paced environments and have the ability to work through unknowns that can often develop with a sales and product road map that iterates and adapts quickly. You have a strong executive presence and the ability to maintain confidentiality and business ethics. Knowledge of capital planning, financial management, or enterprise software is a plus. Desired Skills & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics or a related field. 1‑3 years of experience in a BDR role, B2B sales development or similar role. Preferably in SaaS, technology, or financial services. Internships considered. High energy, self‑starter with a positive attitude and a drive to exceed goals. Finario is located in Stamford, Connecticut. This role is on‑site only, you must live within commuting distance. No remote candidates will be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr Southern Arkansas University