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Business Development Representative - Xero

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Job Title
Business Development Representative
Job Location
Denver, US
Job Description
Our Purpose
At Xero, we’re here to help you supercharge your business. We do this by automating routine tasks, surfacing actionable insights and connecting businesses with the right data, advisors and apps. When that happens, we’re not only making life better for small business, we’ll be building a stronger economy that can change the world.

How you’ll make an impact

As a Business Development Representative (BDR) at Xero, you will be responsible for creating and executing on a strategic plan to generate demand for our platform and solutions in a defined territory or market segment. You will work to generate prospects and qualify leads that translate to revenue opportunities for our Account Executive team.

You will act as a thought leader in your defined territory, representing Xero at our own and partner events, and establish a credible profile in the industry to attract high value partners to our business, and grow our market share.
What you’ll do
  • Plan and execute on a strategic plan to generate demand for our platform solutions. This may include marketing, events, targeted use of prospecting lists etc.
  • Make outbound calls to prospective accountants and bookkeepers, or subsidiaries in Enterprise networks and agreements, in order to generate qualified opportunities for the Account Executive team.
  • Use a variety of channels to reach prospects including phone, email, and social media.
  • Qualify leads and routing to the appropriate sales representative.
  • Conduct research on potential partners and identify key decision-makers within the organisation.
  • Maintain accurate records of all prospecting activities and track progress in our CRM.
  • Collaborate with the sales team to develop and refine the lead generation strategy.
  • Success looks like
  • High productivity levels, regularly achieving or exceeding monthly and quarterly quotas, demonstrating effectiveness in creating demand and contributing to team success
  • Excellent call quality and handover to the Account Executive team
  • Up to date records of all prospecting activities in CRM enabling better tracking and analysis efforts
  • High delivery of new active or potential partners to sales representatives ?
  • What you’ll bring with you
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience preferred
  • Prior experience in a SaaS company or entry-level sales position preferred but not required.
  • Familiarity with CRM systems - Salesforce
  • Demonstrated experience in generating business leads through multiple channels,
  • Proven ability to develop targeted strategies for each channel, effectively reach potential customers, and drive interest in products or services.
  • Strong analytical skills to assess channel performance and optimize approaches for maximum lead generation
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technology and software.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills.
  • Forms trusting relationships with stakeholders
  • Strategically minded by anticipating stakeholder needs, risks and dependencies while problem solving for solutions
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    Xero Headquarters Location

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    Xero Company Size

    Between 4,610 - 4,610 employees

    Xero Founded Year

    2006

    Xero Total Amount Raised

    $1,606,395,392

    Xero Funding Rounds

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    • Post Ipo Debt

      $925,000,000 USD

    • Post Ipo Debt

      $300,000,000 USD

    • Post Ipo Equity

      $26,400,000 USD

    • Post Ipo Equity

      $110,800,000 USD

    • Post Ipo Equity

      $150,000,000 USD

    • Post Ipo Equity

      $49,000,000 USD

    • Post Ipo Equity

      $16,600,000 USD

    • IPO

      $0

    • Post Ipo Equity

      $3,000,000 USD

    • Post Ipo Equity

      $13,595,300 USD

    • Post Ipo Equity

      $12,000,000 USD