Description
**Summary**
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The Junior Business Development Representative – German executes lead nurturing initiatives associated with our global demand generation program. This role makes outbound phone calls and emails to develop a pipeline of sales ready leads for strategic growth initiatives. The Junior Business Development Representative – German contacts prospects and existing customers associated with the initial qualification of new requests, executes database research, and qualifies new contacts and accounts with the express goal of generating a robust pipeline of potential for the commercial team. This position includes cold and warm calling prospects to generate and qualify leads.
**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**
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* Is the first line of follow up to requests from our website for both hot and warm leads; pre\-qualifies and processes leads in our CRM to a sales\-ready state.
* Develops and executes nurturing initiatives to convert cold requests into sales\-ready opportunities.
* Supports the research of new accounts and new contacts for our CRM database. Makes initial contact with to qualify them as a potential target for our sales team.
* Supports the sales team with market development initiatives and account\-based marketing strategies, including account research, contact identification, and contact qualification through phone calls.
* Executes occasional telemarketing initiatives, including follow\-up to digital marketing initiatives with the goal of uncovering or developing an interest in Hyperion’s products.
**Qualifications**
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Occasional travel to visit customers or consultants.
**Education and/or Work Experience**
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* Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Management, Communications, or similar is recommended, but not required.
* 0\-3 years working in a B2B sales or marketing role, with an aspiration for sales.
**Technical Skills/Physical Requirements**
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* German and English fluency required.
* Spanish language skills preferred, not required.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Resilient and positive in the face of challenges to connect with contacts.
* Desire and ability to make outbound calls as part of the pre\-sales process.
* Ability to quickly acquire knowledge of technical products.
* Use of MS Dynamics is preferred.
* Proficient computer skills. Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.