Business Development Representative

Chicago, IL, United States

The Business Development Representative (BDR) is a high impact position that will be joining our rapidly growing sales team to help obtain new clients for our SaaS accounting solution. We are looking for motivated individuals who are determined to add value and are driven by team wins and sales commissions. Our solution is targeted at those responsible for the finance and accounting functions within organizations of all types and sizes. We call on key client stakeholders within the office of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). If you are looking to advance your career, this role will serve as the foundation for an exciting pathway into sales.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available at this time*

What You'll Do

Cultivate new business opportunities and create outreach strategies to build rapport with senior level executives at potential clients

Develop and maintain an effective level of understanding of the barriers our clients face while strategizing and identifying solutions for FloQast to help resolve them

Utilize all available means to create robust and effective prospecting lists (including internet sources, social media, referrals, and inbound leads)

Build effective outbound communication strategies for sales prospecting including phone outreach, email, social media etc.

Meet or exceed daily/weekly activity targets for: Conversations with key influencers and decision makers via outbound communication efforts; Scheduling and conducting introductory qualifying calls; Converting qualified prospects to scheduled demos for Account Executives

Track progress and document activities in Salesforce automation systems

Effectively work cross functionally with stakeholders, including Account Executives, Marketing, and Sales Management

What You'll Bring

2+ years in a customer facing role OR prior accounting/finance experience or related field with the interest of starting your career in sales

Demonstrated ability and desire to learn new concepts

Eager to be coached

Commitment to self-improvement and success

Team player with a collaborative orientation

Ability to remain organized and execute in a fast-paced environment

Tenacious and committed to exceeding targets

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Competitive, ambitious and driven, with a self-starter attitude

Interested in starting a sales career, or having demonstrated sales experience in previous types of roles

Nice-to-Haves

Cold calling and/or Salesforce.com experience a plus but not required

Finance or FinTech experience is a huge bonus but not required

The base pay for this position is $60,000. This position is eligible for a commission plan in addition to base pay with an OTE of $85,000. Compensation is not limited to base salary. FloQast values our Total Rewards, and offers a competitive and elaborate Benefits Package including, but not limited to, Medical, Dental, Vision, Family Forming benefits, Life & Disability Insurance, Unlimited Vacation, and participation in our Employee Stock Program. FloQast reserves the right to amend, change, alter, and revise pay ranges and benefits offerings at any time. All applicants acknowledge that by applying to this position you understand that this specific pay range is contingent upon meeting the qualifications and requirements of the role, and for the successful completion of the interview selection and process. It is at the Company's discretion to determine what pay is provided to a candidate within the range associated with the role.

About FloQast Www.floqast.com

FloQast is the leader in accounting workflow automation created by accountants for accountants. By automating and modernizing everyday accounting workflows, FloQast enables accountants to work better together and perform their tasks with greater efficiency and accuracy. The cloud-based, AI-enhanced software is trusted by more than 2,500 accounting teams, including those at Snowflake, Kodiak, Instacart, Zoom, and The Golden State Warriors - and still growing! We aspire to forever elevate accounting and improve both the practice and perceptions of the profession.

Our values serve as a compass that guides our decisions and are considered non-negotiable, especially when it comes to hiring. Together with our employees, partners, and customers, we live these values every day.

Unwaveringly Authentic

Ambitious with Integrity

Empowered to Grow

Committed to Collaboration

Customer Obsessed in All Ways

Here’s Why You Should Apply

Amazing Benefits - FloQast pays 100% of the premium for employees and families for most Medical, Dental, & Vision plans.

Competitive Compensation & Stock Options

FloQast is regularly rated as a Best Place to Work!

Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces in 2023, 2022, and 2021

Best Places to Work by LA Business Journal since 2017 (that’s 6 years!)

Built In’s Best Place to Work in Los Angeles 4 years in a row!

Professional Growth & Community - We believe community extends through and beyond the office. We have Employee Resource Groups, community volunteer opportunities, social events, DEI initiatives, and reimbursements for professional development relevant to your role.

Work-Life Balance - We have unlimited PTO along with a generous parental leave policy. To top it off, we have Mental Health Days, where the company closes to allow employees to unplug, relax, and recharge (we know Zoom fatigue is a real thing!)

Employee Choice Policy - Employees can work from home and also have the option to work in a FloQast office or maintain a hybrid work schedule.

Our customers love us! See for yourself on G2 Crowd .

FloQast, Inc is committed to operating fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. We aim to recruit the right people for the jobs we have to offer, and to assess applications on the basis of relevant skills, education, and experience. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and strive to provide a professional and welcoming workplace for all employees.

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