Business Development Representative

Reports to: Associate BDR Manager

Location: Must reside in Cincinnati metropolitan area or be willing to relocate

Onsite Requirement: Onsite

Travel: No travel required

Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

*Sponsorship is not available at this time*

Exemption Status: Exempt

Job Description:

This position will give you the opportunity to -

• Drive outbound efforts through cold calling, email campaigns, and strategic social outreach to secure meetings for the sales team
• Consistently meet quarterly quota attainment to move prospects to scoping stage of the sales process
• Qualify leads from target lists and marketing-generated prospects
• Research and execute market-specific strategies and outreach plans tailored to target industries and accounts, moving them from first contact to initial appointment
• Leverage LinkedIn and other platforms to build connections and nurture relationships
• Support administrative and operational sales tasks as needed
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with both prospects and internal sales team members
• Continuously track toward and exceed defined sales goals
• Carry out additional responsibilities as needed to support business objectives

Qualifications:

• High School diploma required, Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience in customer service or sales is preferred
• Familiarity with basic sales processes and lead qualification
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with solid spreadsheet and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and follow through
• Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Resilience through challenges and rejection, with the grit to stay motivated, adapt, and push forward
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a fast-paced team
• Eagerness to grow, stretch beyond current abilities, take initiative, and actively seek and apply feedback to improve
• Positive attitude, professional demeanor, and strong work ethic

Culture Fit Requirements:

• High intellect and strong analytical skills
• Innovative and driven to constantly improve
• Non-bureaucratic, flexible, and able to thrive in a fast-moving environment
• Positive energy and attitude towards people and problem-solving
• Demonstrates a balance of humility, strong work ethic, and interpersonal savvy ("Humble, Hungry, and Smart") in approach to teamwork and problem-solving.
• A genuine human.
• Demonstrates a “Can Do” mentality.

Why Waites?

We offer an attractive base salary with an excellent commission structure. At our company, the potential for earning is enormous due to the competitive base salaries and generous commissions on very large sales. In addition to this, we are an intensely customer-focused team, with a culture that encourages hard work, fun, and mutual success. As we continue to grow, there will be many opportunities for professional advancement and development. If you are a talented sales professional looking for an exciting new challenge, please apply!

Learn more about who we are and what we do by checking out our website at www.waites.net.

WST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.