Business Development Representative
About The Position
Thriveon is Minnesota’s leading IT provider, locally owned and operated since its founding in 2002. The company delivers a managed IT service that combines Fractional CIO leadership, cybersecurity, and proactive IT management into one cohesive solution. Recognized on the Inc. 5000 and Channel Futures MSP 501, Thriveon is poised for significant growth. Thriveon has been named one of the 100 Best Companies to Work in Minnesota multiple times, based directly on employee feedback. The Role Thriveon is seeking a Business Development Representative (BDR) to support continued growth across its Minnesota and Florida markets. This is a high-activity, outbound-focused sales role responsible for generating net-new opportunities and building the top of the sales pipeline. You will focus on prospecting, lead generation, and setting first-time appointments (FTAs) for the Account Executive team. As a BDR, you will be the first point of contact for prospective clients, introducing Thriveon’s differentiated IT and cybersecurity solutions to executive decision-makers. You will sit in on discovery meetings to gain exposure to consultative selling while partnering closely with Account Executives and leadership. Thriveon’s sales approach is strategic and value-driven, making this an ideal opportunity for a motivated, early-career sales professional looking to grow into a full-cycle role over time.
Requirements
- 1–3 years of B2B sales, business development, or outbound prospecting experience preferred
- Strong prospecting skills and comfort with high outbound activity
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Comfort initiating conversations with business owners and executives
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and coachable
- Experience using CRM tools to track activity and pipeline
- Desire to grow into a full-cycle Account Executive role over time
Responsibilities
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities within assigned markets
- Generate first-time appointments (FTAs) through outbound prospecting, cold calling, email outreach, LinkedIn engagement, referrals, and networking
- Research target accounts and identify key decision-makers
- Engage CEOs, Partners, and executive leadership to introduce Thriveon’s services
- Qualify opportunities and schedule discovery meetings for Account Executives
- Attend and support discovery meetings to learn Thriveon’s consultative sales process
- Maintain accurate activity tracking, pipeline updates, and reporting in HubSpot
- Meet and exceed activity metrics and FTA goals
Benefits
- Medical and dental insurance (75% of family premium covered)
- 401(k) with 4% company match
- Three weeks PTO plus paid holidays
- Mission-driven organization focused on empowering business success through technology
- Results-oriented, close-knit team environment
- Strong emphasis on professional development and clear advancement path to Account Executive
- Growth-focused leadership with clear long-term vision
- Recognition as a top workplace
- Flexible work environment
- Ongoing training, coaching, and career development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
