Business Development Associate

Barrier Technologies LLC•Lenexa, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

WE ARE HIRING A BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE WHO WILL BE FOCUSED ON OUTBOUND PROSPECTING, COLD CALLING, AND APPOINTMENT SETTING FOR THEIR ASSIGNED ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES. THIS POSITION PLAYS A CRITICAL ROLE IN DRIVING PIPELINE GROWTH BY INITIATING CONVERSATIONS WITH PROSPECTIVE CLIENTS ACROSS GOVERNMENT, HOSPITALITY, AND EDUCATION SECTORS. THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR MOTIVATED INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE TENACIOUS, PEOPLE‑ORIENTED, AND EAGER TO START A CAREER IN SALES.

Requirements

Tenacious, motivated individual who enjoys talking to people and building relationships
Comfortable making cold calls and initiating conversations
Strong verbal communication and listening skills
Positive attitude with resilience to handle rejection
Ability to work in a fast‑paced, goal‑driven environment
Coachable and open to feedback and development
Reliable, organized, and accountable for performance
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must pass drug screen, criminal background check, and driver’s license check.
Reliable attendance and punctuality

Nice To Haves

Prior sales experience not required
Recent graduates encouraged to apply
Associate’s degree preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Make a high volume of outbound cold calls to prospective clients
Identify, qualify, and generate new sales leads
Set qualified appointments for Account Executives
Research prospective customers using CRM tools, online resources, and databases
Maintain and update prospect information within Salesforce or other CRM systems
Communicate effectively with prospects to identify needs and introduce solutions
Collaborate closely with Account Executives to build a strong sales pipeline
Track activity, call outcomes, and performance metrics
Maintain a positive, professional, and persistent approach to outreach