Business Development Specialist

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Business Development Specialist

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To engage thorough telemarketing and social media techniques to former and potential prospects/clients that show interest in Sedgwick through their online behavior; to perform lead nurturing and hand off through the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) process.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contacts prospects and industry partners to enhance attendance at in-person and web-based Thought Leader programs; develops listing of new topics of interest based on input from contacts.
• Communicates with targeted individuals and groups to build Thought Leader following and engage prospects; performs outreach using multiple marketing platforms to engage contacts identified through marketing automation software.
• Assists with the contact management process by collecting, updating and inputting contact information into sales/marketing system.
• Collaborates with business development to create targeted outreach call and email plans for specified audiences, including affinity, specific industries (based on service needs), and specialty services.
• Supports sales and marketing initiatives.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organization’s quality program(s).

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing

Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing or sales preferred.

Experience

Four (4) years of telemarketing or inside sales experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
• Knowledge of inside sales and telemarketing
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability, excellent, judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work=related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required

Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking 

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.