Associate, Business Development

About Us

Highspring brings together Consulting, Managed Services and Talent Solutions. Our sales team builds local client relationships and connects businesses with the expertise and delivery capabilities needed to improve their operations. Job Overview

The Business Development Representative identifies prospective clients, builds local business relationships and generates qualified opportunities for Highspring’s managed services. You will work with experienced sellers and subject matter experts to understand client needs, arrange meetings and support the development of new business. Key Responsibilities

Prospecting:

Use calls, email, social outreach, referrals and local networking to identify prospective clients and generate interest in Highspring’s services. Lead Qualification:

Identify and qualify leads based on set criteria to ensure they are a good fit for our solutions. Client Meetings:

Arrange and participate in client meetings, including in-person meetings in your local market, with senior sellers and subject matter experts. Database Management:

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all interactions in CRM system, tracking progress and follow-ups. Sales Reporting:

Keep sales leadership informed of prospecting activity, opportunity progress and client follow-up needs. Opportunity Development:

Advance qualified opportunities toward signed agreements and closed business. Continuous Learning:

Develop knowledge of Highspring’s services and strengthen prospecting, discovery and communication skills through coaching and collaboration with the sales team. Why Join Us

Career Growth:

Opportunities to build sales skills and take on greater responsibility for developing and managing client relationships. Training & Development:

Ongoing sales training to sharpen your skills and grow professionally. Dynamic Team:

Join a vibrant, motivated sales team that supports and celebrates each other’s success. Be part of an organization that is growing rapidly! Work-Life Balance:

Remote work within the local market, with in-person client meetings and some travel required. Skills and Qualifications

Experience:

1-3 years of sales experience, preferably in cold calling or outbound sales. Local Presence:

Must live in the local market served by this role and be available to meet potential and existing clients in person. Local Market Knowledge:

Familiarity with the local market, community, and regional business landscape is preferred. Professional Network:

An established professional network and relationships within the local business community are preferred. Relationship Development:

Demonstrated ability to build professional relationships and use referrals and local networking to generate leads and support new client acquisition. Communication:

Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to build rapport quickly and effectively. Persistence:

A go-getter attitude with the ability to handle objections and rejection while maintaining enthusiasm. Goal-Oriented:

Motivated to achieve sales objectives through consistent prospecting, timely follow-up and effective client engagement. Tech-Savvy:

Comfortable using CRM software such as Bullhorn, Salesforce and LinkedIn Sales Navigator. Team Player:

Collaborative and eager to contribute to team success. Adaptability:

Ability to adjust to changing priorities and market conditions. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Highspring believes that the following salary range reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure to be between the range below.

The individual may also be eligible for a variety of bonus and financial incentives based on individual and company performance. Base Compensation Range $65,000—$75,000 USD Highspring, LLC (“we,” “our,” or “Highspring”) respects your privacy and is committed to providing a transparent notice of our Notice at Collection and Privacy Policy for California Residents. This Notice and Privacy Policy for California Residents applies solely to those who reside in the State of California (“consumers” or “you”). For additional details,

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