Business Development Representative - UK

TN United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Business Development Representative in Reading. This entry-level position offers a fantastic opportunity to learn about cybersecurity while helping to drive sales growth. You will engage with potential clients, articulate the company's value proposition, and manage a pipeline of leads using advanced digital tools. With a focus on training and career development, this role is perfect for recent graduates eager to make their mark in a dynamic field. Join a company recognized for its innovation and commitment to excellence, and kickstart your career in enterprise technology sales!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Incentive compensation package

Stock awards

Health and welfare benefits

Online training and development opportunities

Industry-recognized certifications

Employee days for events

Qualifications

• Self-starter with strong communication and organizational skills.
• Basic knowledge in IT or cybersecurity is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and qualify leads using digital tools and CRM.
• Schedule appointments with decision makers and meet sales goals.

Skills

Communication Skills

Listening Skills

Presentation Skills

Organizational Skills

Data-Driven Mindset

Customer Focus

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Salesforce

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Bombora

6Sense

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Business Development Representative - UK, Reading

Client:

Fortinet

Location:

Reading, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

11.04.2025

Expiry Date:

26.05.2025

Job Description:

Business Development Representative (Fluent/Business Level English)

Location: Reading, UK

Experience: 0-3 Years

Position: Hybrid (3 days on-site/ 2 days remote)

About us:

Fortinet’s mission is to deliver the most innovative, highest-performing network security fabric to secure and simplify IT infrastructures. We are a leading global provider of Network Security Solutions for carriers, data centers, enterprises, and distributed offices. We have proven to be a truly innovative technology-driven network security company with over 1200 registered Global Patents.

We are looking for a talented, driven, and self-motivated individual to join us as Business Development Representative. Fortinet is welcoming recent college graduates who are ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment! As an Entry-level Business Development Representative, you will have the opportunity to learn about the industry and set the foundation for career advancement.

As a BDR, you will:

• Learn and demonstrate a fundamental understanding of Fortinet’s technology to articulate our value proposition to decision-makers and successfully manage and overcome objections.
• Research customers, identify decision makers, educate prospects, and qualify buying interest and sense of urgency.
• Prospect into multiple organizations via calling, networking, and e-mail, with the help of cutting-edge digital platforms for intent-based leads such as Bombora and 6Sense, and contact discovery using LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Discover.org, and other digital tools and Internet sources, to build and maintain a high-quality lead pipeline.
• Schedule well-qualified appointments with key decision makers within targeted companies.
• Meet and exceed daily and weekly call goals, as well as deliver a high quantity of well-qualified sales opportunities.
• Maintain accurate activity, contact, and account information of all customers and prospects in our CRM (Salesforce).
• Work closely with Sales, Marketing, and other Fortinet business functions in the development of strategic sales approaches.

Requirements:

• Self-starter with positive and energetic phone skills, excellent listening skills, strong writing and presentation skills.
• Excellent organization skills, attention to detail, customer focus, and highly data-driven are musts. Basic knowledge in IT or cybersecurity.
• Ability to work in a high-energy sales team environment; phenomenal and collaborative teammate.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.

What you can expect from us:

• On-the-job and more formal online training and development opportunities, with the possibility to get industry-recognized certifications.
• A competitive salary and incentive compensation package, including stock awards, health and welfare benefits.
• An excellent role to start a career in enterprise technology sales, with opportunities to get involved with marketing, technology operations, and sales.
• Employee days to meet and learn about our key sponsorships and events.

Apply now if you want to grow your career with a leading global cybersecurity company with 19 successive years of double-digit growth!!!