Hybrid Business Development Rep II

F5 Networks, Inc.; Spokane Valley (WA); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

F5 Networks, Inc. is seeking a driven sales professional in the United States to identify and qualify potential customers, partner with the sales team, and drive new business opportunities. The role emphasizes strategic thinking, outbound prospecting, and strong communication skills.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage CRM records, and aim to meet or exceed weekly and monthly pipeline goals in a fast-paced environment. A bachelor's degree and relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, or a related experience.
• 2+ years of experience in a sales or business development role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience using a CRM system (e.g. Salesforce) is a plus.
• Familiarity with the software industry or experience selling software products is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify potential customers through targeted research and outreach
• Conduct outbound prospecting activities, including cold calling and email campaigns
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of our products and services
• Collaborate with the sales team to ensure that leads are properly handed off and nurtured through the sales process
• Meet and exceed weekly and monthly activity and pipeline goals
• Maintain accurate records of all sales and prospecting activities in our CRM system
• Continuously improve your knowledge of the industry, market trends, and competitors
• Attend industry events and conferences to network and generate new business opportunities

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills

Independent work

CRM experience (Salesforce)

Software industry familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, or related experience

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Job description

At F5, we strive to bring a better digital world to life. Our teams empower organizations across the globe to create, secure, and run applications that enhance how we experience our evolving digital world. We are passionate about cybersecurity, from protecting consumers from fraud to enabling companies to focus on innovation. Everything we do centers around people. That means we obsess over how to make the lives of our customers, and their customers, better. And it means we prioritize a diverse F5 community where each individual can thrive.

This is a strategic position requiring an in-depth knowledge of how technology is used to enable business goals or overcome business challenges. Position requires strategic thinking/planning coupled with tactical execution of identified business opportunities. Responsible for generating new business opportunities by identifying and qualifying potential customers. You will work closely with the sales team to ensure that leads are properly handed off and nurtured through the sales process. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a strong desire to succeed in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify potential customers through targeted research and outreach
• Conduct outbound prospecting activities, including cold calling and email campaigns
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of our products and services
• Collaborate with the sales team to ensure that leads are properly handed off and nurtured through the sales process
• Meet and exceed weekly and monthly activity and pipeline goals
• Maintain accurate records of all sales and prospecting activities in our CRM system
• Continuously improve your knowledge of the industry, market trends, and competitors
• Attend industry events and conferences to network and generate new business opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, or a related experience
• 2+ years of experience in a sales or business development role
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Experience using a CRM system (e.g. Salesforce) is a plus
• Familiarity with the software industry or experience selling software products is a plus

We offer a competitive salary, commission, and benefits package, as well as opportunities for career growth and advancement.

F5 maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, geographic locations, and market conditions, as well as to reflect F5’s differing products, industries, and lines of business. The pay range referenced is as of the time of the job posting and is subject to change. You may also be offered incentive compensation, bonus, restricted stock units, and benefits. More details about F5’s benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.f5.com/company/careers/benefits. F5 reserves the right to change or terminate any benefit plan without notice. #LI-ZB1 The Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.

The annual base pay for this position is: $53,000.00 - $79,400.00 F5 maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, geographic locations, and market conditions, as well as to reflect F5’s differing products, industries, and lines of business. The pay range referenced is as of the time of the job posting and is subject to change. You may also be offered incentive compensation, bonus, restricted stock units, and benefits. More details about F5’s benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.f5.com/company/careers/benefits. F5 reserves the right to change or terminate any benefit plan without notice.

Please note that F5 only contacts candidates through F5 email address (ending with @f5.com) or auto email notification from Workday (ending with f5.com or @myworkday.com).

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of F5 to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, sensory, physical, or mental disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination. F5 offers a variety of reasonable accommodations for candidates. Requesting an accommodation is completely voluntary. F5 will assess the need for accommodations in the application process separately from those that may be needed to perform the job. Request by contacting [e-mail].

Hybrid

Employees within 30 commutable miles of an F5 office are required to work from the office a minimum of 30 business days per quarter.

Remote

Primarily work from designated home location but can come into an F5 office to work or travel to an offsite location as needed.

Together, we're building a better digital world. Founded in 1996, F5 is a global leader in application delivery and security. Our premier platform helps customers secure and deliver every app, API, and piece of infrastructure across all environments. Backed by over three decades of expertise and 553 patents, our solutions protect against threats while ensuring fast, reliable digital experiences. With over 6,400 employees, we serve more than 23,000 customers in over 170 countries.

To continue this work, we need people like you—the best minds in the industry. We're committed to a unique, human-first culture that encourages authenticity, prioritizes diversity and inclusion, and fosters the growth and success of our employees.