Business Development Representative

About the role

Transforming the insurance industry is ambitious, we know. That’s why at Applied, we’re building a team that shows up every day ready to learn, willing to try new things, and driven to deliver innovative software and services that make us indispensable to our customers – all within a culture built on values that make us indispensable to each other too. With 40+ years of experience in the Insurtech game, we’re not just redefining what’s achievable, we’re creating a place where amazing career moments are made possible.

Responsibilities

• Execute high-volume, multi-channel outreach strategies to consistently generate and engage net-new prospects.
• Identify, target, and create qualified opportunities through proactive outbound prospecting aligned to ICP and strategic segments.
• Qualify opportunities through early funnel stages, ensuring alignment to criteria and readiness for deeper discovery or demo.
• Apply structured, multi-touch outreach cadences across channels and continuously refine based on engagement data and outcomes.
• Personalize outreach using account context, industry insights, and prior engagement signals to improve response and conversion rates.
• Maintain accurate and timely CRM documentation, ensuring visibility into pipeline, activities, and progression.
• Collaborate closely with sales to ensure smooth handoff, clear context, and strong conversion from BD-sourced opportunities.
• Track performance against activity and pipeline KPIs, proactively adjusting approach to meet monthly targets.
• Synthesize prospect feedback to refine messaging, targeting, and outreach strategies.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year outbound sales development or business development experience, preferably in B2B or SaaS sales, with proven track record of generating qualified opportunities.
• Minimum 1 year cold calling, email outreach, and LinkedIn prospecting.
• Experience working in a strategic sales development role, collaborating closely with Sales teams to drive pipeline growth.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree (AA) required. Focus in Sales, Business Administration, Marketing, or related discipline preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Professional Sales, Business, or related discipline preferred.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to craft tailored, compelling outreach messages.
• Strong phone presence and the ability to confidently engage with decision-makers.
• Experience using CRM systems to track and manage leads, interactions, and sales activities.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple outbound campaigns and follow-up activities at once.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Highly motivated, driven, and goal-oriented with a strong desire to meet and exceed performance targets.
• Resilient and able to handle rejection while remaining focused and persistent in outreach efforts.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that centers our teammates and helps them to bring their best to work every day.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Holiday and Vacation Time
• Health and Wellness Days
• A Bonus Day for Your Birthday

Pay

Our targeted starting total cash compensation in the United States for this position ranges from $47,500 - $55,000. per year. This range includes base salary and on-target performance-based variable commissions. Actual earnings are uncapped, and many team members exceed on-target amounts by surpassing their sales goals.

Schedule

We offer flexible scheduling options to empower our teams to work in the ways that work best for them.

Contact Us

To determine a new team member’s starting pay, we consider a variety of factors, including depth, breadth, and variety of experience, skills, and responsibilities.

Learn more about the people behind our products at: https://www1.appliedsystems.com/en-us/about-us/jobs/

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EEO Statement: Applied Systems is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity and Inclusion is a business imperative and is a part of building our brand and reputation. At Applied, we don’t discriminate, and we are committed to recruit, develop, retain, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.