Business Development Representative

veritree is a planting management platform developed by tentree, a restorative apparel company that plants ten trees for every item sold. The technology that has powered tentree’s tree planting is now accessible to other organizations who also want to help restore the planet through nature based solutions.

As a Business Development Representative at veritree you are responsible for finding and screening potential customers and brand communities that will benefit from investing in verified restoration initiatives. As the first line of communication with prospective customers, you will have a strong understanding of the veritree value proposition, our sales process and business pipeline. Reporting to the Director of Sales, you will boost top line revenue growth, customer acquisition levels, and profitability.

You will be an ideal candidate if you are passionate about sustainability, enjoy being outdoors, and can identify which brands, organizations and communities would benefit from investing in exciting sustainability initiatives. Every potential partner is an opportunity for us to plant more trees and inspire people to make a positive impact.

What will you be doing?

• You will proactively seek new business opportunities by identifying and engaging with new lead sources
• You will be responsible for researching prospective customers, creating outreach strategies, and identifying sales opportunities
• You will work alongside marketing to create outbound campaigns
• You will maintain and keep meticulous records of all interactions with sales leads in our CRM (Hubspot) and utlize it to generate new sales opportunities

• You will proactively identify prospect’s needs and suggest appropriate products/services
• You will build long-term trusting relationships with prospects to qualify leads as sales opportunities
• You will set up meetings or calls between (prospective) customers and sales executives
• You will set up partners in the veritree platform and work with customer success to successfully deliver on partnership commitments
• You will strategically call high potential prospects for the purpose of booking a demo with veritree executives
• You will report to head of sales with weekly, monthly, and quarterly results which includes revenue, pipeline growth and statistics

Requirements

Professional Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or at least 2 years of relevant work experience
• At least 1 year of sales or customer service experience with a history of exceeding sales targets
• Proficiency with Hubspot or other CRM Software is considered a strong asset

Personal Strengths

• Excellent communication (verbal and written) along with active listening skills to build rapport with partners
• Comfortable with coldcalling and can easily foster connections with people
• Goal-focused mindset with high level of attentiveness to detail
• Great organizational and time management skills
• Ability to think critically and analytically
• Passionate about your own professional growth and self-development
• Team player who possesses a desire and ability to work in a fast-paced, goal-oriented, high-growth sales environment

Benefits

• Extended healthcare plan
• Generous paid days off
• Ability to work from home occasionally
• Opportunities for training and development
• Employee discounts
• Discretionary bonus

veritree is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business needs.