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What they do
A Business Development Specialist identifies new business opportunities and clients for a company, identifies new products, services and lines of business, and develops marketing and sales strategies to help grow a company's business. Collects and manages data on sales and business processes, does market research, and stays informed of industry trends and dynamics. Builds customer relationships and partnerships. Reports to a Business Development Manager or Director.
$71,206 / year median in California
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Days:
Full Ramp & Pipeline Generation Objectives Complete onboarding and systems trainings Develop proficiency in Hawke's service offerings, ideal customer profiles, qualification criteria, and core messaging Master outbound prospecting tools, workflows, and sales processes Build and launch prospecting sequences across phone, email, LinkedIn, and other outbound channels Begin generating qualified opportunities immediately Reach full activity expectations by the end of the first month Demonstrate the ability to independently prospect, qualify, and hand off opportunities to the Business Development team Success Metrics Consistently achieve 200 outbound dials per day by Day 30 Generate 50-75 qualified opportunities during the first month Demonstrate strong objection-handling and qualification capabilities Maintain accurate CRM hygiene and activity tracking Successfully execute Hawke's outbound sales process with minimal supervision Earn positive feedback from BDEs regarding opportunity quality and handoff preparedness Days 31-60: Performance Consistency Objectives Operate independently with minimal supervision Establish predictable opportunity generation performance Refine messaging and improve conversion rates across all outbound channels Increase efficiency and effectiveness within target accounts Consistently meet or exceed opportunity generation goals Success Metrics Maintain 200+ outbound dials per day Achieve pace toward 80 qualified opportunities per month Demonstrate strong opportunity acceptance rates from the BDE team Consistently meet activity and pipeline creation expectations Become a reliable and predictable contributor to the sales pipeline Days 61-90: Revenue Contribution & Optimization Objectives Establish yourself as a top-performing pipeline generator Drive measurable influence on closed-won revenue Optimize prospecting strategies based on performance data and market feedback Demonstrate mastery of Hawke's outbound sales methodology Contribute best practices and insights to the broader sales team Success Metrics Sustain full quota attainment Generate 100+ qualified opportunities per month Influence approximately 8 closed-won deals per month Contribute approximately $50,000+ in monthly sourced revenue Maintain high-quality pipeline generation and strong conversion performance "Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. The company is not able to sponsor employment visas for this position at this time."Base:
$60,000 (paid hourly)Commission Target:
$30,000 (On Target Earnings) Perks and Benefits Health and Wellness Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Financial Benefits Competitive Base Salary 401(k) with Company Match Life and Disability Insurance Time Off Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays Paid Paternal/Maternal Leave Growth and Development Ongoing Training and Learning Opportunities Career Path ProgressionBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Health Insurance