UK Business Development Representative

A-LIGN; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Income Protection & Critical Illness

Group Pension Plan with Company Match

Competitive Commission Structure

Home Office Reimbursement

Certification Reimbursement

Career Coaching

Paid Time Off

Office Closure Christmas to New Year

Job summary

A-LIGN is seeking a Business Development Representative (BDR) in the United Kingdom to independently and collaboratively drive lead generation and client acquisition for our senior sales teams. The BDR will execute prospecting strategies, qualify opportunities, and support growth in a fast-paced cybersecurity compliance environment.

You will report to the Business Development Manager and work within a full-time role, contributing to a strategically important sales pipeline and developing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, Business, or related field.
• Active participation in university sales or related clubs.
• Basic understanding of sales cycle and techniques.
• Ability to build relationships with potential clients.
• Proficient in managing or overcoming objections.

Responsibilities

• Hunt for new business opportunities to fuel the sales pipeline.
• Research and develop accounts for prospecting.
• Cold call and follow up.
• Communicate efficiently with potential clients.
• Uncover qualified new business opportunities.
• Adapt quickly to our fast-paced, dynamic organization.

Skills

Energy and ambition

Cybersecurity interest

Excellent communication

Team player

Prospecting skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, Business, or related field

Job description

About the Role

The Business Development Representative (BDR) works independently and collaboratively to execute lead generation and client acquisition activities. In this role, you will be responsible for the execution of identifying and qualifying sales opportunities for A-LIGN’s senior sales teams. As the BDR, you will provide exceptional prospecting and client-focused strategies to help continued growth of our fast-paced company.

Reports to

Business Development Manager

Pay Classification

Full-Time

Responsibilities

• Hunt for new business opportunities to fuel the sales pipeline
• Research and develop accounts for prospecting
• Cold call and follow up
• Communicate efficiently with potential clients
• Uncover qualified new business opportunities
• Adapt quickly to our fast-paced, dynamic organization

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, Business, or related field

EXPERIENCE

• Active participation in university sales or related clubs
• Basic understanding of sales cycle and techniques
• Ability to build relationships with potential clients
• Proficient in managing or overcoming objections

SKILLS

• Bring energy, enthusiasm and ambition to work
• Interest in cybersecurity/compliance
• Coachable and seeking ongoing professional growth
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work individually as well as collaboratively
• Outgoing personality and a team first attitude
• Strong computer skills

Benefits

• Healthand Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance, Income Protection and Critical Illness
• Group Pension Plan with Company Match
• Competitive Commission Structure
• Home Office Reimbursement
• Certification Reimbursement
• Personalized Career Coaching
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Office Closure December 25-January 1
• Summer Hours

About A-LIGN

A-LIGN is the leading provider of high-quality, efficient cybersecurity compliance programs. Combining experienced auditors and audit management technology, A-LIGN provides the widest breadth and depth of services including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, FedRAMP, and PCI. A-LIGN is the number one issuer of SOC 2 and HITRUST and a top three FedRAMP assessor. To learn more, visit a-lign.com

Come Work for A-LIGN!

A-LIGN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.