Business Development Representative
48forty Solutions- Full Time
- Junior (1 to 2 years)
Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field, and 1-3 years of experience in sales, lead generation, or business development, ideally within the cloud native, cybersecurity, or devops industry. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required, along with proficiency in using CRM systems such as HubSpot CRM or Salesforce, and other sales enablement tools. Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills are also necessary, alongside self-motivation and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
The Commercial Business Development Representative will be responsible for prospecting and identifying potential clients in the security sales market using various lead generation techniques, including cold calling, emailing, social media outreach, and attending industry events. They will conduct thorough research on prospects to understand their security needs, generate a consistent pipeline of high-quality leads by meeting targets, qualify leads, schedule meetings and product demos for the sales team, collaborate on sales strategies, maintain CRM records, stay current on industry trends, and provide feedback to marketing and product teams.
Supply chain risk management and audits
Chainguard specializes in managing risks in supply chains, particularly for businesses that rely on software. They conduct audits to identify risks and provide detailed reports with recommendations for improvement. Their unique offering includes a curated base container image distro, which helps businesses transition to secure software environments. Chainguard also provides supply chain observability services, allowing companies to track their software's origins and dependencies.