Business Development Representative

Alkira is transforming the way enterprises build and manage their global networks. Our Network Infrastructure as-a-Service platform delivers a simple, on-demand, and fully managed network solution that connects users, sites, and clouds with integrated security and operational visibility. We partner with leading cloud providers, service integrators, and technology vendors to help customers accelerate digital transformation.

The Role

Responsibilities We are growing our Sales team and we are looking for a Business Development Representative located in DFW, TX (must be based in the DFW region when applying for this job as this is onsite in Westlake). This is a full-time position with great benefits and great career potential. The ideal candidate is able to develop and implement a sales strategy that meets company goals and excels at the following job responsibilities:

• Qualifying Leads: BDRs evaluate leads generated from marketing campaigns to determine if they are potential sales opportunities.
• Outreach: They reach out to potential clients through cold calls and emails.
• Relationship Building: Building long-term, trusting relationships with clients is essential.
• Business Opportunities: Proactively seeking new business opportunities in the market.
• Meeting Setup: Setting up meetings or calls between prospective clients and Account Executives.
• Reporting: Regularly reporting sales results to the Business Development Manager.
• Product Knowledge: Staying up-to-date with new products, services, and pricing/payment plans.

Requirements And Skills

• Experience: Ideally work/intern experience as a BDR, Sales Account Executive, or in a similar role or recent grad with a Bachelor’s degree in business.
• Sales Techniques: Hands-on experience with various sales techniques, including cold calls.
• CRM Software: Familiarity with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce, Outreach, Zoominfo).
• Communication: Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Presentation Skills: Ability to deliver engaging presentations.
• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or a relevant field is desired but not required.

About Alkira Alkira was founded in 2018 by Amir and Atif Khan, the visionary computer networking team that created the multi-billion-dollar SD-WAN market with the founding of Viptela. Now, we have reinvented networking for the cloud era by delivering Cloud Area Networking, the first global unified network infrastructure with on-demand hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity, integrated network and security services, end-to-end visibility, controls and governance, all delivered as-a-service.

• This is a great opportunity to be part of a high-growth company pioneering the future of network infrastructure as a service
• Work alongside a world-class team of innovators and industry veterans
• Work with people who enjoy working together at an amazing work culture

Join us on the multi-cloud networking journey. Click here to know more about how Alkira, Inc is reinventing networking!