Linedata is a global fintech company that provides software and services to leading financial institutions worldwide. They are seeking a motivated Business Development Associate to join their North American Sales team, focusing on expanding their presence in the commercial banking market.
Responsibilities:
- Identify and qualify new business prospects across the commercial banking lending and leasing market
- Execute prospecting campaigns through cold outreach, networking, market research, and marketing campaigns
- Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified opportunities aligned with Linedata’s target market strategy
- Identify key decision-makers and influencers within prospective organizations
- Engage prospects to understand their business goals, operational challenges, and technology needs
- Promote Linedata’s lending and leasing solutions, clearly communicating product capabilities and value
- Coordinate meetings between qualified prospects and the appropriate sales executives
- Partner closely with sales, marketing, product management, and pre-sales teams to support opportunity development
- Assist in advancing opportunities through the sales pipeline and deal management process
- Document prospect insights and feedback to help improve Linedata’s commercial offerings
- Maintain accurate and detailed activity records in the CRM system , including outreach and follow-up activities
- Participate in sales meetings related to pipeline development, forecasting, and market insights
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, or a related field
- 0–2 years of experience in inside sales, lead generation, or business development
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities
- Interest in the financial services and fintech industry
- Ability to quickly understand and communicate Linedata's technology solutions and value proposition
- Comfortable interacting with professionals at all levels within organizations
- Highly motivated, goal-oriented, and eager to contribute to a successful sales team
- Persistent and resourceful when pursuing new opportunities
- Willingness to travel occasionally (approximately 5%)