Business Sales Representative – Job Description
Position Overview
The Business Sales Representative is responsible for driving new business revenue by identifying, qualifying, nurturing, and closing opportunities within target markets. This role requires strong communication, consistent outreach, active pipeline management, and the ability to guide prospects through a clear sales process. The representative will support the company’s growth strategy through direct selling, partnerships, and relationship building.
Roles & Responsibilities
Sales Activities
Prospect daily through calls, email, social, and outbound sequences.
Qualify inbound and outbound leads using defined criteria.
Conduct discovery calls, solution presentations, and product demos.
Build and maintain a strong, accurate pipeline in the CRM.
Follow up consistently using structured sequences and timelines.
Negotiate pricing, present proposals, and close new accounts.
Collaborate with management to refine messaging and sales strategy.
Account & Relationship Management
Manage prospects through all stages of the sales cycle.
Provide education, guidance, and consultative selling throughout the process.
Build trust and rapport with prospects and referral partners.
Maintain accurate notes, tasks, and follow-ups in the CRM.
Internal Collaboration
Work closely with operations to ensure new clients are onboarded smoothly.
Provide feedback to leadership on market trends and customer needs.
Position the company brand positively in all interactions.
Support team initiatives and revenue targets.
Requirements & Expectations
Experience & Skills
1–5 years of experience in B2B sales (industry-specific preferred)
Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
Proven track record of meeting or exceeding quotas
Comfortable with outbound prospecting
CRM proficiency (Zoho, HubSpot, Salesforce, etc.)
Excellent time management and organizational ability
Behavioral Expectations
High ownership mentality
Strong follow-through and reliability
Professional, confident, and calm under pressure
Consistent and proactive communication
Willingness to learn, adapt, and improve
Performance Expectations
Maintain accurate CRM hygiene
Hit minimum daily/weekly activity targets
Demonstrate reliable follow-up on all opportunities
Represent the company professionally in all interactions
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Primary KPIs
New Revenue Closed (monthly/quarterly)
Number of Opportunities Created
Pipeline Value & Pipeline Coverage Ratio
Sales Cycle Length
Closing Rate / Win Rate
Response Time
Follow-Up
Activity Metrics:
Calls made
New clients
Follow-up cadence
Presentations delivered
Client Retention
CRM Data Accuracy & Hygiene