Association for Talent Development (ATD)
Business Development Representative
Association for Talent Development (ATD), Alexandria, VA, United States
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Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world!
Job Description:
This Role...
As a Business Development Representative (BDR) at ATD, report to our Sales Manager and support the broader Enterprise Solutions department. The BDR will build core skills in sales and work for a mission-driven association that impacts leading organizations across the globe. You will be responsible for working closely with the sales team to help generate sales opportunities through sales outreach.
Specifically, in this role, you will:
- Be responsible for scheduling strategic meetings and presentations with talent development leaders for account executives.
- Initiate contact with potential clients to generate sales opportunities through calls and emails.
- Conduct research to identify new prospects using LinkedIn, ZoomInfo, and other internal databases.
- Acquire in-depth knowledge to effectively present the value of ATD's education courses, membership, and professional certification options to both existing members and new clients.
About you...
- 1 - 2 years of work experience in business development, sales, or a related role
- Prior experience selling training courses is a plus
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including a strong phone presence
- Salesforce CRM experience is required; proficiency in Salesforce is preferred
- Positive attitude, willingness to support team members, and a commitment to providing excellent customer service
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a motivated, client-focused team environment
- Bachelor's degree preferred (all majors welcome) or relevant work experience
- We are a collaborative team that is responsible for selling ATD Resources to corporate and government organizations.
- Our goal is to understand the strategic needs of our clients through a consultative approach so that we recommend the most impactful solutions for our clients to help them perform at the highest level
Our Work Environment...
- The Association for Talent Development is a hybrid organization headquartered in Alexandria, VA. * In-office time is required. *
- Our recently remodeled office is in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, right on King Street, just a block away from the Metro and the Historical District and Old Town Waterfront along the Potomac River.
- We are committed to our own development and offer a wide range of professional development opportunities, additional paid time off with our Learning Hours, and an annual Employee Learning Week.
- We celebrate and recognize our teammates with awards ceremonies, picnics, and other events.
If you are interested in this position, or ATD in general, we want to talk with you!
- We celebrate and recognize our teammates with awards ceremonies, picnics, and other events.
Benefits:
Employment at ATD isn't just about a job - it's about our employees' well-being. Our ATD LiveWell program provides a variety of essential and fun benefits based on areas of Physical, Financial, Social, and Career health. Look at some (but not all) of what we offer and see for yourself!
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO, Personal Days, Sick Time, Sabbaticals, Learning Hours)
- 403(b) plan with 6% company match and immediate vesting on employee contributions
- Get Fit or Quit Program (reimbursement for gym memberships, fitness classes, etc.)
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts
- Free Headspace membership
- Unlimited Professional Development through ATD (classes, certifications, resources, etc.)
- Tuition Assistance
- Wellness library and events (virtual and in-person)
- Life insurance
- Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
- Company paid Teladoc visits
- Short- and long-term disability
- Pet insurance
- Employee discount program (Tickets at Work, Verizon, Hertz, Capital Bikeshare, and more)
EEO Statement:
ATD is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, age, color, national origin, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Need Assistance:
ATD is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for any applicant with a disability. If you are disabled and need assistance participating in the application or hiring process please contact us at recruiting@td.org or you may call us at 1.800.628.2783.