We are a national, innovative, high-growth software company devoted to K12 education administration. Our products beat the competition by focusing on all business operations of K12 schools, including both financial and school nutrition management. We have a deep understanding of K12 school systems and regulations, with a focus on providing creative, integrated and user-friendly solutions supported by excellent customer service. Our workforce is talented, loyal, dedicated and highly enthusiastic. This is a fantastic career opportunity for the right individual.

Unless specifically stated in the job description below, this is a remote opportunity. Candidates may reside in one of the 40 contiguous US states where LINQ is authorized for employment.

We offer challenging work in a team environment. We respect each other and collaborate for continuous improvement. We are the experts in our product lines and we anticipate the needs of our customers. Our customers say we work efficiently and always strive to provide the proper solution. We have achieved this by building relationships based upon: expertise, patience, attentiveness, clear positive communication, tenacity, and a calm presence.

As a Business Development Representative, you will find, develop and create new business opportunities for our sales team. You will be responsible for internally coordinating the leads you develop. You will work with Sales Executives to ensure each lead has a high-quality customer service experience. You will work with leadership to prioritize your efforts against LINQ’s key objectives. You will be responsible for managing personalized reports and communicating to your manager the progress against your efforts.

As an ideal candidate, you are ambitious, motivated, and determined for success towards a career in sales. You are process oriented, organized, able to provide solutions, and effectively evaluate potential in all customer interactions. You are competitive and an over-achiever; you are always wanting to do your best and give 110% in everything you set your mind to.

•Sourcing prospects, developing opportunities and selling to a select group of small to medium sized business accounts within our team based setting

•Communicating to generated leads within a set timeline

•Working directly with our Inside, Field and Enterprise Sales teams to pass along qualified opportunities

•Developing a strong understanding of our prospects through solution selling techniques

•Proactively engaging and prospecting new business opportunities and customers: approximately 50-60 outbound calls and 20-30 emails per day and setting 4-5 demos per week

•Consistently meet and/or exceed metrics as defined by the Sales Leadership Team

WHAT YOU GET:

•Ongoing career training and exposure to industry evolution

•Opportunity to advance within the organization

•Fulfilling work with a company that betters the educational system while developing and providing exceptional software solutions

•Supportive, knowledgeable, and highly-motivated team

•Fast-paced, dynamic work environment with a fun culture

•Competitive pay

•Medical, Dental, Vision

SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS:

•Bachelor’s degree preferred

•Background in technology sales or lead generation is a plus

•Ability to be coached, trained and mentored toward a successful software sales career

•Must have excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills

•Must have strong skills in MS Office

•Desire to grow within an organization

Remote working with a friendly virtual environment

Ability to work in a physical office, if near one of our 4 offices

One America 401k plan with 4% employer matching on total earnings, not just base (100% fully vested)

Company Bonus Plan or Target Sales Commission Plan

Flexible Open Paid Time Off Plan

10 paid holidays

16 hours of paid volunteer time

Blue Cross Blue Shield benefit network (medical/dental/vision)

Low-deductible PPO option or HDHP option with employer contributed HSA

Dental with child orthodontia

100% Employer paid Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability/Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Health and wellness benefits including gym and Headspace reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

EOE STATEMENT:

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.