What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Representative (RapidScale) position at Cox Communications?
At RapidScale, exceptional technology is powered by exceptional people. As a growing leader in secure, reliable managed cloud solutions, we help SMBs and enterprises alike simplify IT and unleash innovation. With a broad portfolio spanning AWS, Azure and Google to a full set of Private Cloud and Cybersecurity solutions, RapidScale helps companies turn technology into their biggest competitive advantage. As part of the Cox family of companies, we offer best-in-class benefits, a commitment to work-life balance, and an award-winning workplace experience.
Role and Responsibilities : As a Business Development Representative (BDR), your primary objective will be to drive expansion into new sales markets, foster relationships with partners, and generate a pipeline of qualified leads for the sales team. You'll play a pivotal role in achieving the revenue growth goals while ensuring alignment with the company's strategic vision.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead Generation and Prospecting :
Utilize outbound prospecting techniques, including cold calling, to identify potential clients and partners.
Engage with leads generated from marketing campaigns and events, qualifying their interest and fit for RapidScale's services.
Collaborate closely with strategic partners like AWS, Azure, and other channel partners to leverage their networks and drive joint initiatives.
Nurture leads and prospects, educating them about the value of RapidScale's solutions.
Identify opportunities to cross-sell and upsell services across the merged companies' offerings.
Work diligently to achieve and exceed assigned lead generation and conversion quotas.
Travel up to 25% to attend industry events, partner meetings, and client engagements.
Experience Requirements :
If you're an ambitious and results-driven professional with a passion for opening new sales markets, fostering partnerships, and contributing to substantial revenue growth, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of RapidScale and the cloud technology landscape.
USD 27.45 - 41.20 per hour
Compensation :
Hourly pay rate is $27.45 - $41.20 / hour. The hourly rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's experience. In addition to the hourly range identified herein, this role is also eligible for an annual incentive / commission target of $18,000.00.
Benefits :
Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
Application Deadline : 03 / 31 / 2025
About Cox Communications
Cox Communications is the largest private telecom company in America, serving six million homes and businesses. That's a lot, but we also proudly serve our employees. Our benefits and our award-winning culture are just two of the things that make Cox a coveted place to work. If you're interested in bringing people closer through broadband, smart home tech and more, join Cox Communications today!
About Cox
Cox empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech and healthcare, our family of businesses - which includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications - is forging a better future for us all. Ready to make your mark? Join us today!
Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation / wellness days, and / or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page .
Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants / employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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