Company Description

When minutes matter, seconds count. As a pioneer and market leader in mass notification, our mission is to empower organizations to protect lives, secure assets, and maintain business continuity. Alertus is experiencing unprecedented growth in all markets, and we're looking for like-minded individuals who take pride in offering well-developed and invaluable life safety products to an engaged customer base.

Job Description

We are looking for a driven and self-motivated Business Development Lead to play a critical role in identifying and cultivating new technology driven partnerships to help bring our industry-leading mass notification solutions to a broader audience.

Travel to our Baltimore HQ is required for onboarding, training, and other in-person team/company activities. Candidates must be located in the Baltimore, MD area and/or within driving distance of our headquarters.

A Day in the Life:

Develop and maintain a network of contacts and relationships with technology partners, industry stakeholders, and potential collaborators to explore partnership opportunities and drive engagement

Use various methods (phone/email/etc.) to create interest in and schedule demonstrations for the Alertus solution

Communicate the Alertus value proposition effectively and flawlessly to schedule demonstrations of Alertus solutions

Identify new accounts, contacts, and business opportunities within a defined focus

Own the prospecting life cycle from researching and profiling strategic accounts to scheduling demonstrations

Adeptly overcome objections and drive prospective customers into the sales funnel

Promote and market the Alertus solution through persistent outbound business development efforts

Collaborate with the VP of Business Development to create and maintain an effective capture plan

Required Skills:

Energy, passion, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude

A confident and fearless approach to cold, outbound calling

Willingness to hop on the phone with new people every day to explain the Alertus value proposition

Exceptional organizational, time management, and prioritization skills

Unmatched verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Vision, drive, and determination to win through being coachable and resilient

Desired Skills:

Channel/VAR experience

Hands-on experience with LinkedIn, DiscoverOrg, and ZoomInfo

Technology Sales

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

1-2 years experience in a business development position

Experience with Salesforce

Alertus Career Advantages:

Competitive salary

Unlimited PTO

Business Casual Environment

Being part of a fast-paced and growing company

Rewarding experience of bringing life-saving solutions to schools and organizations worldwide

Regular company social and team-building events

Circle of Excellence Rewards Trip

Additional Information

All applicants who wish to be employed by Alertus, regardless of work location, must be fully vaccinated or in the progress of vaccination by the first day of their employment (some exceptions may be considered if within the guidelines of the company policy). Proof of vaccination or exemption must be provided prior to their start date.

Protecting people from harm is what we do. It's our mission and our passion. As a company dedicated to developing advanced technologies to help save lives, we feel strongly that our employees protect themselves and others from a potentially fatal virus. We encourage everyone who can safely do so to vaccinate against COVID-19.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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AT THIS TIME, ALERTUS DOES NOT PROVIDE VISA SPONSORSHIP