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THE POSITION:
The Business Development position is an Entry Level role and is intended to be a stepping stone providing the opportunity for future advancement in sales. The Business Development position is responsible for identifying and creating new qualified sales opportunities for our suite of Analytical & Research tools. The Business Development Representative will handle outbound lead generation, qualify active buying interest, and develop opportunities with new prospects which will set the stage for effective sales follow-up.
The position offers an opportunity to work with our team that has created a suite of highly competitive products in the financial market. We have a great work/life balance, weekly team meetings, and a casual working environment with professional work ethics. Compensation includes base salary plus commission and offers health, vision and dental insurance.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Interact with prospects via email and telephone
- Prospect, qualify and generate leads through email campaigns and outbound calls
- Learn the suite of Zacks products and our competition to successfully manage and overcome prospect objections
- Research prospects, identify key players, generate interest and develop new accounts
REQUIREMENTS:
- Desire and willingness to spend a significant portion of the day cold-calling with energy and positive attitude
- Good interpersonal and phone skills
- A strong and determined work ethic
- Good business acumen
- Positive and energetic phone skills, excellent communication, listening and strong writing skills
- Sales and cold-calling experience is a big plus
- A bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or Economics is helpful along with a healthy curiosity of the financial markets
This is a remote or a Chicago based position.
THE COMPANY:
The Zacks Group of companies consists of Zacks Investment Research (ZIR ), Zacks Investment Management (ZIM ), and Zacks Trade.
ZIR, founded in 1978 is the 2nd largest provider of independent stock, Mutual fund and ETF research in the US. The Professional Services Division of ZIR is one of the largest providers of software analytics and investment data to professional investors. The Zacks.com Division of ZIR operates one of the most widely used investment information sites on the web and provides active self-directed individual investors with research and investment tools designed to help them become more successful traders and investors.
ZIM, our wealth management firm, is an SEC registered RIA that manages over $5 Billion for high net worth individuals and institutions interested in long term value creation. Zacks Trade our broker dealer provides discount brokerage services to both active individual traders and to long term investors.
How to Contact Us
Please respond with resume and cover letter to Scott Brockman, Manager sbrockman@zacks.com. No phone calls or agencies, principals only please. |
