We are Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS) - the trusted provider of software that enables our customers to develop, deploy and manage responsible, AI-powered applications and experiences with agility and ease.   
We’re proud to have a diverse, global team where we value the individual and enrich our culture by considering varied perspectives because we believe people power progress. Join us as a Business Development Representative, working out of your home office in the United States, and help us do what we do best: propelling business forward.   Due to customer and team location, those in EST or CST are needed.  
 
The Business Development Representative position is responsible for hunting and qualifying new MarkLogic and Semaphore business by phone, email and social media with a select group of targeted high priority accounts. The Business Development Representative has full responsibility for delivering a positive customer experience that will set the stage for continued engagement and growing interest in our growth products through setting qualified meetings with target titles and personas within existing accounts and prospects. 

In this role, you will: 

Manage inbound sales requests received via web, email, and phone Work alongside our field sales team to target, map, and develop prospecting strategies to drive new business opportunitiesCollaborate with sales managers and sales teams to refine sales strategies and approachesMaintain and update Salesforce.com to accurately track all relative customer data, business insights, and record of interactionsUse tools like ZoomInfo/DiscoverOrg, Drift, LinkedIn Sales Navigator etc. to identify and qualify decision makers who can utilize Progress solutionsMeet the minimum requirements set by Sales Leadership for outbound calls per dayArticulate to customers the business and technical benefits of Progress solutionsInterpret customer requirements, proactively act to identify solutions that meet customer needsSet discovery meeting appointments for Regional Sales Teams

Your background:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.  Please note this is NOT a closing role.Experience working for an enterprise software business selling to Fortune 500 companies Enthusiastic, driven and confidentSelf-starter, disciplined and organizedSolid written and verbal skillsCompetitive edge and thrives in a team environmentExperience with Account Based Marketing a plusKnowledge of database, content management or LLM technology is a plus

If this sounds like you and fits your experience and career goals, we’d be happy to chat.   What we offer in return is the opportunity to experience a great company culture with wonderful colleagues to learn from and collaborate with and also to enjoy:  

Medical, dental, vision, life & disability, and financial benefits (including 401(k) retirement savings plan. Tuition Reimbursement program. Additional voluntary benefits including crucial illness/hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, auto & home insurance, legal, and pet insurance. Competitive salary, uncapped commission, and best-in-class Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) with a 27-month lookbackFlexible paid vacation time, paid day off for your birthday, and company holidays. A variety of leave plans, including Parental Leave.Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and an employee well-being program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.  Apply now!
 
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Together, We Make Progress

Progress is an inclusive workplace where opportunities to succeed are available to everyone. As a multicultural company serving a global community, we encourage a wide range of points of view and celebrate our diverse backgrounds. Our unique combination of perspectives inspires innovation, connects us to our customers and positively affects our communities. It is only by working together and learning from each other that we make Progress. Join us!