Business Development Representative

The Business Development Representative (BDR) is a high impact position that will be joining our rapidly growing sales team to help obtain new clients for our SaaS accounting solution. We are looking for motivated individuals who are determined to add value and are driven by team wins and sales commissions.  Our solution is targeted at those responsible for the finance and accounting functions within organizations of all types and sizes.  We call on key client stakeholders within the office of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). If you are looking to advance your career, this role will serve as the foundation for an exciting pathway into sales.   This role has a requirement of working in office 3 days per week, which may be subject to change based on team and business needs, as determined by the department leader. Please note that this requirement is subject to ongoing review and may be adjusted in the future.   *Visa sponsorship is NOT available at this time*

What You'll Do

• Cultivate new business opportunities and create outreach strategies to build rapport with senior level executives at potential clients
• Develop and maintain an effective level of understanding of the barriers our clients face while strategizing and identifying solutions for FloQast to help resolve them
• Utilize all available means to create robust and effective prospecting lists (including internet sources, social media, referrals, and inbound leads)
• Build effective outbound communication strategies for sales prospecting including phone outreach, email, social media etc.
• Meet or exceed daily/weekly activity targets for: Conversations with key influencers and decision makers via outbound communication efforts; Scheduling and conducting introductory qualifying calls; Converting qualified prospects to scheduled demos for Account Executives
• Track progress and document activities in Salesforce automation systems
• Effectively work cross functionally with stakeholders, including Account Executives, Marketing, and Sales Management
 

What You'll Bring

• 2+ years in a customer facing role OR prior accounting/finance experience or related field with the interest of starting your career in sales
• Demonstrated ability and desire to learn new concepts
• Eager to be coached
• Commitment to self-improvement and success 
• Team player with a collaborative orientation
• Ability to remain organized and execute in a fast-paced environment
• Tenacious and committed to exceeding targets
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Competitive, ambitious and driven, with a self-starter attitude
• Interested in starting a sales career, or having demonstrated sales experience in previous types of roles

Nice-to-Haves:

• Cold calling and/or Salesforce.com experience a plus but not required 
• Finance or FinTech experience is a huge bonus but not required

#LI-JP1 #LI-Hybrid #BI-Hybrid   The base pay for this position is $70,000. This position is eligible for a commission plan in addition to base pay with an OTE of $95,000. Compensation is not limited to base salary. FloQast values our Total Rewards, and offers a competitive and elaborate Benefits Package including, but not limited to, Medical, Dental, Vision, Family Forming benefits, Life & Disability Insurance, and Unlimited Vacation. FloQast reserves the right to amend, change, alter, and revise pay ranges and benefits offerings at any time. All applicants acknowledge that by applying to this position you understand that this specific pay range is contingent upon meeting the qualifications and requirements of the role, and for the successful completion of the interview selection and process. It is at the Company's discretion to determine what pay is provided to a candidate within the range associated with the role.
  About FloQast: FloQast is the leading AI-powered Accounting Transformation Platform, uniquely built by former accountants for accountants. We automate complex, recurring accounting workflows—transforming preparers into strategic reviewers and relieving accountants from tedious manual work. Our cloud-based solution is trusted by over 3,500 world-class accounting teams, including Lululemon, Doordash, and the MLB, to drive collaboration and financial accuracy. Driven by a mission to continuously elevate the profession, FloQast is redefining both the practice and the perception of accounting on a global scale.    Our values act as a guiding compass, shaping every decision we make, and are non-negotiable, particularly in our hiring process. Alongside our employees, partners, and customers, we embody these values every day: Unwaveringly Authentic  Ambitious with I