SmartBug Media is the full-service digital agency of choice for organizations looking to
create resilient growth across the entire customer lifecycle, with a strong focus on the
HubSpot ecosystem. From marketing to sales, revenue operations to customer success,
and e-commerce to integration, SmartBug combines sound strategies and technology with
top talent to help clients set the course for continued success. Recognized globally,
we've made the Inc. 5000 list seven times, the Adweek 100 four years running, and won
numerous Comparably awards for our culture and leadership. We're not just HubSpot's
highest-rated partner worldwide but also a two-time HubSpot North American
Partner of the Year and proud Elite Partner. SmartBug is also a proud Google
Premier Partner.
We are looking to add a Business Development Representative to our dynamic, dedicated, and talented sales team. Seeking someone with a top-notch work ethic who thrives in organizations that are evolving and leading the way we do marketing.
Job Summary: As a vital part of our business growth strategy, the Business Development Representative is responsible for generating opportunities for our sales team related to SmartBug’s services. This role is a prospecting role. It is not a full sales cycle sales role.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Deep understanding and desire to help businesses grow betterProspecting sales expertiseDevelops, cultivates, and nurtures self-generated leads to strengthen outbound activity using a combination of outreach tools and systems including phone, email, social media, and CRMManage the top of the sales funnel, to qualify prospects Close new qualified opportunities consistently at or above quota levelHave the desire and commitment to do what it takes to be successful in salesCan effectively communicate with internal teams while being remote and working autonomouslyHave exceptional consultative selling and closing skillsEffectively manage self-sourced leads in pipeline using tools like LinkedIn Navigator, Zoominfo, and ApolloBuilding partnership relationships with HubSpot and other channel partnersWorking on a team to drive a fun and competitive environmentDemonstrate top-tier organizational skills and a repeatable sales processAre Top Producers in their current roleHave a sharp focus on their goals and a belief that their daily, weekly and monthly activities will help achieve themProspecting & Lead Generation:
Qualifying and identifying target audiences through research and dataBuilding lists of potential leads using various tools such as LinkedIn Sales Navigator, HubSpot & ApolloSegment target markets based on industry, company size, pain points, and stakeholders. Multi-channel outreach: Using phone calls, email campaigns, LinkedIn messaging, and social media outreach to initiate conversationsCrafting personalized and compelling messages/concepts designed to catch the prospect’s attentionFollowing up consistently and persistently, but with tact, balancing persistence and respect for the prospect’s timeConduct outreach to determine if the lead fits the company's Ideal Customer Profile (ICP). Asking qualifying questions during discovery calls or email threads to identify business goals, challenges, and marketing needs. Relationship Building
Building trust by showcasing empathy and maintaining transparent communication with prospects. Be honest. Delivering value by sharing relevant content, insights, or follow-up materials from your marketing company (case studies, blog posts, success stories, use AI to create it, be creative). Handing Over Qualified Leads
Once a lead is qualified, pass them efficiently to the Account Executive or Sales Rep for deep-dive presentations or product demos. Requirements:
1+ years of sales experienceHubSpot CRM experienceMarketing experience preferred, not requiredUnderstanding of agency operations experience Prospecting and closing net new businessMulti-approach outbound methodologiesBenefits and Perks:
Health insurance with company contributionPaid maternity and paternity leavePaid vacationPaid time off4-week paid sabbatical every 5 years of employmentMonthly remote work allowance401(k) with employer matchingFlexible spending planCompany-funded short-term disability and life insuranceLong-term disabilityTraining budgetThe flexibility of working remotelyMacBook Air issued to you at time of hire