Business Development Representative US (Enterprise) at Kobo

New York, New York, United States

Kobo Logo
$80,000 – $100,000Compensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
HR Tech, SaaS, Payroll, RecruitingIndustries

Requirements

  • Curious and humble, not shy away from asking questions to deeply understand customers and their needs
  • Excellent communication skills (written and spoken)
  • Problem solver with ownership, analytical skills, structured thinking, and independent working style
  • Hands-on mentality, default into action, gather first learnings fast, and iterate on progress
  • Hunter at heart, love strategy and execution of mapping accounts, identifying next steps, multi-threading, and project managing
  • Want the fastest track to Account Executive, seeking highest learning opportunity in fast-paced, high-growth environment
  • Enjoy working in person with a team (offices in NYC and Berlin, value in-person collaboration)

Responsibilities

  • Play a big role in generating demand from a selected list of enterprise accounts
  • Create business opportunities by understanding the product and customers in-depth
  • Hunt down prospects and draft compelling messages
  • Look for creative ways to get more people excited about Kombo
  • Work closely with the CEO, Commercial Lead, sales, marketing, and rev-ops in a lean team

Skills

Business Development
Prospecting
Lead Generation
Enterprise Sales
B2B Sales
Sales Outreach
GTM
Sales Messaging

Kobo

Provides eReaders and digital reading apps

About Kobo

Rakuten Kobo Inc., a leading player in digital reading technology, provides a sophisticated ecosystem for seamless access to ebooks across various devices through its range of eReaders and Kobo App. This company is ideal for individuals passionate about transforming and enhancing the global reading experience, offering a highly collaborative environment that supports over 30 million users worldwide. Employees can thrive on opportunities to interact with cutting-edge technology while contributing to an expansive digital library that enriches both the accessibility and enjoyment of reading.

Toronto, CanadaHeadquarters
2009Year Founded
$395.9MTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Consumer Software, EducationIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
Health Insurance
Paid Sick Leave
401(k) Company Match
Commuter Benefits
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Employee Discounts
Parental Leave
Professional Development Budget
Training Programs
Meal Benefits
Company Social Events

Risks

Increased competition from Amazon's Kindle Unlimited may attract Kobo's customers.
The rise of audiobook platforms like Audible may impact Kobo's e-book sales.
Free online reading platforms could reduce demand for Kobo's paid e-books.

Differentiation

Kobo supports multiple formats, including EPUB and PDF, unlike some competitors.
Kobo offers nearly 4 million titles in 68 languages, a diverse selection.
Kobo's platform synchronizes bookmarks across devices, enhancing user convenience.

Upsides

Audiobook integration could increase user engagement and revenue for Kobo.
Sustainability initiatives may attract environmentally conscious consumers to Kobo.
AI-powered personalization can enhance user experience and retention on Kobo's platform.

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