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Waites

Business Development Representative

Waites, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208

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Business Development Representative This is an exciting opportunity to join and expand our sales department!

What we are:

Fun, fast-paced, client-focused, people-centric, inviting, flexible, and rapidly growing.

What we are not:

Overly structured, uncompromising, disengaged, or disconnected.

We are seeking a self‑motivated Business Development Representative to join our growing team. This role is a great fit for someone with exceptional people skills, a strong work ethic, and a positive, can‑do attitude. As a BDR, you’ll often be the first point of contact for potential customers, setting the tone for their experience with Waites. You’ll be responsible for scheduling meetings for our Enterprise Account Executives, qualifying sales leads from target lists and marketing campaigns, initiating and supporting email outreach efforts to engage prospects, and assisting with operational tasks to keep the sales process running smoothly. That means we’re looking for someone who’s confident, personable, and comfortable overcoming early objections to secure the next conversation.

Company Description

We are a leading provider of wireless, mesh‑networked, "Internet of Things" (IoT) sensors for industrial environments. Our cost‑effective, plug‑and‑play products empower plants of all sizes to conduct predictive and preventative maintenance on mission‑critical and secondary equipment to maximize uptime.

Reports to:

Associate BDR Manager

Location:

Must reside in Cincinnati metropolitan area or be willing to relocate

Onsite Requirement:

Onsite

Travel:

No travel required

Work Authorization:

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available at this time

Job Description

Drive outbound efforts through cold calling, email campaigns, and strategic social outreach to secure meetings for the sales team

Consistently meet quarterly quota attainment to move prospects to the scoping stage of the sales process

Qualify leads from target lists and marketing‑generated prospects

Research and execute market‑specific strategies and outreach plans tailored to target industries and accounts, moving them from first contact to initial appointment

Leverage LinkedIn and other platforms to build connections and nurture relationships

Support administrative and operational sales tasks as needed

Build strong, collaborative relationships with both prospects and internal sales team members

Continuously track toward and exceed defined sales goals

Carry out additional responsibilities as needed to support business objectives

Requirements Qualifications

High School diploma required, Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Experience in customer service or sales is preferred

Familiarity with basic sales processes and lead qualification

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Detail‑oriented with solid spreadsheet and organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and follow through

Self‑starter with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

Resilience through challenges and rejection, with the grit to stay motivated, adapt, and push forward

Comfortable working both independently and as part of a fast‑paced team

Eagerness to grow, stretch beyond current abilities, take initiative, and actively seek and apply feedback to improve

Positive attitude, professional demeanor, and strong work ethic

Culture Fit Requirements

High intellect and strong analytical skills

Innovative and driven to constantly improve

Non‑bureaucratic, flexible, and able to thrive in a fast‑moving environment

Positive energy and attitude towards people and problem‑solving

Demonstrates a balance of humility, strong work ethic, and interpersonal savvy ("Humble, Hungry, and Smart") in approach to teamwork and problem‑solving

A genuine human

Demonstrates a "Can Do" mentality

Why Waites? We offer an attractive base salary with an excellent commission structure. At our company, the potential for earning is enormous due to the competitive base salaries and generous commissions on very large sales. In addition to this, we are an intensely customer‑focused team, with a culture that encourages hard work, fun, and mutual success. As we continue to grow, there will be many opportunities for professional advancement and development. If you are a talented sales professional looking for an exciting new challenge, please apply!

Learn more about who we are and what we do by checking out our website at www.waites.net.

WST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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