Business Development Representative - Delegate Sales

 

 

Job Role:  Business Development Representative - Delegate Sales

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina / Hybrid 

Salary: Competitive base + fantastic commission scheme

 

Why do we want you?

You are a confident telephone sales person who is a proactive, results driven, self starter.  You enjoy sales and have some experience in the sales area and you are looking for a delegate sales job in a fun, inclusive team environment where you are recognised and rewarded for your achievements.

 

A bit about us.

Foundation Research Association (FRA) are part of Wilmington's T&E Division and is the  preferred  resource  for  professionals  seeking  cutting-edge information on the next wave of business opportunities in the areas of finance, law enforcement, government, legal and compliance.  FRA produces more than 20 conferences annually, focused  on  sophisticated  topics  and  ample  networking opportunities  for  thousands  of  executives  from  mid-  to  senior-level  and  C-suite. We’re proud to be part of Wilmington PLC’s intelligence division, so if you're seeking a work environment that promotes creativity, progression and collaboration, then this is the company for you.

As a Delegate Sales Business Development Representative you will be responsible for promoting our fantastic industry recognised live and digital events/conferences directly to potential customers, utilizing best practice sales techniques to convey our value proposition and “close” sales.

For the right person with the right attitude, this is a fantastic opportunity to kick-start your sales career.  Outreach is via telephone conversations and personal emails complete with pertinent content and selling messages, so you'll need to be a confident, competent communicator both written and verbal. 

 

You’ll have ownership of specific conferences/events with the responsibility for delivering the established number of delegates or quota per conference.

Responsibilities also include:

• Conducting outbound phone calls per established daily/weekly quotas
• Following up with marketing generated leads via email outreach and telephone calls
• Qualifying inbound leads & converting into registrations
• Handling objections and presenting value in a clear and concise manner
• Building rapport with corporate partnerships to generate groups of conference attendees
• Identifying influencers within top organizations and cold calling
• Managing a sales pipeline using Salesforce for visibility
• Fielding customer service questions from conference attendees
• Answering inbound phone calls and live chat
• Exceeding personal quotas and conference goals
• Providing internal market feedback to the team clearly and effectively

We always support colleagues to develop their skills but to be successful in this job you really do need to already be able to tick most of these boxes...

 

We know it’s not a skill, but the successful candidate must have permission to work in the role’s location by the start of their employment.

 

You will also need;

 

• Experience working in a B2B telephone sales environment
• Bachelors Degree or relevant work experience
• Results oriented, competitive self-starter
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent telephone skills with experience closing sales via telephone
• Sales trained with knowledge of best practices for telesales
• Persuasive communicator, verbally and written
• CRM system experience is desirable
• Delegate sales experience would be an advantage 

You are goal orientated, planning focused and you enjoy influencing and persuading others through delivering messaging in a motivational personalised manner to your target audience. You are sociable and a fantastic relationship builder who has outstanding verbal communication skills and uses empathy to understand and relate to others. You are resilient and adapt to change with ease.

Find what you’re looking for

Our people sought out empowerment and opportunity. And they found both here. You’ll find what you’re looking for too. Our values help us achieve our goals – whether they’re personal, professional or those of our client. We believe in inclusivity and collaboration; we stay curious and ambitious and champion innovation. Here, colleagues are trusted partners who act with integrity. We are brave and passionate. Courageous and creative. We are Wilmington PLC. Are you? Join us and achieve more within your career with mutual respect, support and fair rewards.

 

What we’ll give you

When you join us, you’ll be able to utilise hybrid working, and receive benefits that include We offer a great benefits package which includes standard things like 17 days annual leave , 401K, Medical, Dental and Life Cover.

 

Bring what makes you unique

We value diversity and embrace the unique experiences, knowledge, and perspectives that drive innovation and creativity throughout Wilmington PLC. Our goal is to build a positive culture that showcases individuality and supports everyone, including those with disabilities. Let us know, and reasonable accommodations and adjustments will be made to support you and ensure equal access to opportunities and a fair application process.

 

We hold more than 50 annual conferences that provide cutting-edge information and bring people together at some of the most well-respected events in the finance, law enforcement, government, and compliance space. Join us and make tangible impact in our sector as you immerse yourself in a business that is passionate about creativity, progression and collaboration. Find what you’re looking for at FRA. Apply now.

 

The Legal Bit!

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this role. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

*Please note that this role may remain advertised until an offer of employment has been made.

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