Business Development Manager
Current• Sales Opportunities and Pipeline Management - Drive sales opportunities and pipeline growth to quota for the US-East region at Kantata.• Motivation and Support - Motivate and encourage sales reps at all stages to excel. - Understand and empathize with current challenges in the sales landscape.• Industry Knowledge and Outreach - Maintain a clear understanding of industry challenges. - Adapt outreach practices to stay relevant in the specific industry vertical.• Sales Methodologies - Stay up-to-date with current sales plays and methodologies. - Communicate and suggest practices to leadership as needed.• Process Integration - Major contributor in integrating inbound and outbound processes from two distinct entities into a combined organization in FY25.• Creation of Sales Playbook - Develop an inbound sales playbook for reps transitioning to a hybrid model.• Collaboration with Demand Generation and Marketing - Work closely with Demand Generation and Marketing teams to enhance processes through: - Regular feedback and suggestions. - End-of-month forecasting related to spend per lead source. - Inbound lead quality reviews. - Shifts in ideal customer profile (ICP) and associated challenges. - Live chat performance and playbook configurations. - Website optimization based on keywords and CTAs.• Coaching and Training - Provide consistent coaching, training, and learning & development opportunities for BDRs. - Organize Jeopardy learning sessions, gamification quizzes, and “Tuesday Lunch and Learns.”• Passion for Development - Focus on personal and professional development for early-career sales reps. - Ensure reps meet their targets and are prepared for future roles.• Weekly Meetings and Accountability - Conduct weekly 1-on-1 meetings with each rep. - Facilitate weekly learning sessions and set start/end of week goals for accountability.