Senior Business Development Representative

MicroStrategy; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company in London seeks a Business Development Representative to engage potential customers and generate sales-ready opportunities. In this role, you will leverage your sales experience to connect with enterprise clients and effectively communicate the company's products. The position offers a stimulating work environment with opportunities for career growth and skill development. Applicants should have a background in SaaS sales and possess strong communication skills.

Benefits

Training programs

Collaborative environment

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience in the SaaS software industry.
• Experience working with Salesforce.com or similar CRM systems.
• Fluent English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Qualify leads through various outbound communications.
• Communicate the value proposition clearly to drive interest.
• Track prospecting efforts on CRM system.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Self-motivated

Education

Degree in relevant field

Tools

Salesforce

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Job description

Company Description

Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) is at the forefront of transforming organizations into intelligent enterprises through data-driven innovation. We don't just follow trends, we set them and drive change. As a market leader in enterprise analytics and mobility software, we've pioneered the BI and analytics space, empowering people to make better decisions and revolutionizing how businesses operate.

But that's not all. Strategy is also leading a groundbreaking shift in how companies approach their treasury reserve strategy, boldly adopting Bitcoin as a key asset. This visionary move is reshaping the financial landscape and solidifying our position as a forward-thinking, innovative force in the market. Four years after adopting the Bitcoin Standard, Strategy's stock has outperformed every company in the S&P 500.

Our people are the core of our success. At Strategy, you'll join a team of smart, creative minds working on dynamic projects with cutting-edge technologies. We thrive on curiosity, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.

Our corporate values—bold, agile, engaged, impactful, and united—are the foundation of our culture. As we lead the charge into the new era of AI and financial innovation, we foster an environment where every employee's contributions are recognized and valued.

Join us and be part of an organization that lives and breathes innovation every day. At Strategy, you're not just another employee; you're a crucial part of a mission to push the boundaries of analytics and redefine financial investment.

Job Description

The Role:

Territory: You will be working closely with the Sales Leadership Team and our Enterprise Account Executives to continue our growth in UK&I and Nordics.

Our Business Development Representatives (BDRs) form the core of Strategy's ambitious revenue growth engine. They help connect senior enterprise prospects with our Sales Teams through a variety of different channels. As a BDR, you will be responsible for conducting strategic business development activities to new targets within both prospect and existing accounts, with the objective of introducing and positioning Strategy’s products and services to key decision-makers. This will include setting up an initial meeting between the prospect and our Account Executive and may also include conducting presentations and participating in demos as your experience grows.

As a BDR, you will set the highest standards and learn to demonstrate best practice in business development activities. At Strategy, you will learn how to prospect and communicate with senior enterprise professionals and learn how to qualify genuine business opportunities using BANT and MEDDPICC methodologies, driving business value beyond expectation every day. Alongside this, you will gain access to all the latest sales tools (i.e., LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Salesloft, ZoomInfo, Lusha, Salesforce, etc.).

We understand the importance of ongoing education and training and we invest heavily in continuously improving our team´s skillsets. We offer a stimulating and rewarding work experience in a fast-paced sales culture that offers exciting career opportunities, set within a collaborative and supportive environment. This is a great opportunity to demonstrate success and progress your career in Enterprise Software Sales.

Your Focus:

• Working closely with the Sales Team,you will qualify leads to deliver sales-ready opportunities by engaging with potential customers through various outbound communications (phone, email, and social media)
• Be able to effectively communicate the value proposition of Strategy to specific buyer personas in a clear and compelling way that drives interest and results in qualified leads/initial meetings
• Drive participation to Strategy events and set up on-site meetings at tradeshows with Strategy presence
• Work closely with the Marketing Team to support on inbound event follow up, content downloads, and optimize pipeline generation through additional outbound efforts
• Drive pipeline and revenue for Strategy in line with our ambitious revenue goals
• Utilize social networks, internal databases and BDR tools to research and enrich prospective accounts
• Keep track of your prospecting efforts on our CRM system (Salesforce)
• Achieve and exceed your individual targets on a weekly and monthly basis
• Share best practices with your colleagues and be open to learning from others
• Strategy Product & Bitcoin Knowledge: Understand our Strategy ONE AI + BI Platform, be able to connect it to business value, and provide introductory demos to prospects. As we are the first Bitcoin treasury company, you are to become as educated as possible about Bitcoin and be able to effectively communicate Strategy’s Bitcoin strategy
• Interact regularly with all areas of Marketing and Sales, including the Marketing Operations team, to discuss the lead qualification process, and recommend improvements
• Collaborate with the Marketing team in developing new ways to increase awareness of Strategy’s products and services

Qualifications

Required Experience and Skills

• Proven sales experience in the SaaS software industry
• Ideally some exposure to working in one of the following technology areas: Data, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Intelligence (BI)
• Experience working with Salesforce.com or similar CRM systems
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills to successfully build relationships with internal and external customers
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Self-driven, motivated and results orientated
• Ability to adapt and excel in an ever-changing industry and environment
• Willingness to learn new concepts, industries, and tools
• Effective time-management skills
• Experience working in a results-driven environment
• Degree educated or equivalent academic/work experience
• Fluent English language skills

Additional Information

Strategy is an Equal Employment and Affirmative Action employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sex age, genetic information, or any other legally protected basis.