Senior Business Development Representative
Description
It’s an exciting time to be at Infoblox. Named a Top 25 Cyber Security Company by The Software Report and one of Inc. magazine’s Best Workplaces for 2020, Infoblox is the leader in cloud-first networking and security services. Our solutions empower organizations to take full advantage of the cloud to deliver network experiences that are inherently simple, scalable, and reliable for everyone. Infoblox customers are among the largest enterprises in the world and include 70% of the Fortune 500, and our success depends on bright, energetic, talented people who share a passion for building the next generation of networking technologies—and having fun along the way.
We are looking for a Senior Business Development Representative to join our team in Germany, reporting to the manager of Business Development Representatives. In this role, you will generate and qualify sales opportunities for follow-up by the direct sales teams. The position also entails heavy outbound calling, the use of email, and other methods of targeting and qualifying prospects. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a strong, growing, successful, and innovative organization. Infoblox allows you to thrive in a unique work environment where the emphasis is on career growth, excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
You are the ideal candidate if you are a skilled and organized communicator, can think on your feet, and are committed to becoming a product expert.
What you’ll do:
We are looking for a Senior Business Development Representative to join our team in Germany, reporting to the manager of Business Development Representatives. In this role, you will generate and qualify sales opportunities for follow-up by the direct sales teams. The position also entails heavy outbound calling, the use of email, and other methods of targeting and qualifying prospects. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a strong, growing, successful, and innovative organization. Infoblox allows you to thrive in a unique work environment where the emphasis is on career growth, excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
You are the ideal candidate if you are a skilled and organized communicator, can think on your feet, and are committed to becoming a product expert.
What you’ll do:
- Carry out presales activities to develop a high-quality lead funnel and maximize these efforts to meet or exceed quotas for calls and qualified meetings
- Acquire and demonstrate a fundamental understanding of Infoblox technology to be a reliable customer resource
- Create opportunities within SalesForce
- Schedule meetings with prospective clients
- Partner closely with the Sales team, specifically territory managers and Sales executives, to develop and implement prospect strategies and plans. This includes ensuring representatives have the essential budget, key party, and project information before handing over the opportunity
- Support multiple states within an assigned territory
- Follow up on meetings attended with the territory manager and Sales executive
What you’ll bring:
- 3-5 years of successful experience in an outbound sales environment positioning a service or technology solution; software experience preferred
- Experience calling on senior executives and technical decision-makers within all sizes of organizations
- Fluency in speaking German and English
- High energy and motivation with solid attention to detail
- Experience using sales engagement platforms, such as SalesLoft and Outreach
- Advanced knowledge using sales qualifying methodologies, such as BANT and MEDDIC
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
What success looks like:
After six months, you will…
- Articulate Infoblox benefits based on the solution
- Meet or exceed your monthly targets
- Provide feedback to Product teams on requested features/applications
- Partner with the Sales team on customer meetings and on developing a high-quality lead funnel
After about a year, you will…
- Build a strong pipeline and close lead opportunities
- Be able to fully qualify an opportunity
- Gain more experience in the expansion of customer and/or vertical coverage
- Become a subject matter expert in qualifying and pitching Infoblox’s unique selling proposition
We’ve got you covered:
Our holistic benefits package includes coverage of your health, wealth, and wellness—as well as a great work environment, employee programs, and company culture. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and generous paid time off to help you balance your life. We have a strong culture and live our values every day—we believe in transparency, curiosity, respect, and above all, having fun while delighting our customers.
Why Infoblox?
We’ve created a culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion and rewards innovation, curiosity, and creativity. We achieve remarkable results by working together in a supportive environment that focuses on continuous learning and embraces change. So, whether you’re a software engineer, marketing manager, customer care pro, or product specialist, you belong here, where you will have the opportunity to grow and develop your career. Check out what it’s like to be a Bloxer. We think you’ll be excited to join our team.