Business Development Representative

We are looking for an experienced Business Development Representative (BDR) to join a dynamic team supporting growth in the ERP and retail technology space. In this role, you will be responsible for qualifying and nurturing leads generated by marketing, ensuring a strong pipeline of opportunities, and handing them over to the sales team.

You will thrive in a solution-led sales environment, ideally with experience in retail software, ERP, or Microsoft ecosystems, and be confident engaging with senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Qualification & Nurturing

  • Engage with inbound and outbound marketing leads via phone, email, social, and digital channels
  • Qualify prospects based on industry fit, needs, budget, timeline, and decision-makers
  • Nurture early-stage opportunities to progress them to Sales Qualified Leads (SQLs)
  • Maintain accurate records in Hubspot CRM

Sales & Marketing Alignment

  • Provide feedback on campaign performance and lead quality
  • Collaborate with Sales Executives to ensure smooth handover of qualified opportunities
  • Support outbound initiatives, targeted campaigns, and account-based marketing activities
  • Assist in refining lead qualification processes and messaging

Events & Brand Presence

  • Support trade shows, exhibitions, partner events, and conferences
  • Engage with attendees, qualify leads on-site, and ensure effective follow-up
  • Represent the company professionally as a brand ambassador

Reporting & Insights

  • Report on pipeline activity, lead conversion rates, and qualification outcomes
  • Share market insights, competitor activity, and customer feedback with the Sales & Marketing Director

Experience & Skills Required

  • 5+ years in a Business Development, SDR, or Inside Sales role
  • Experience in B2B software, ERP, SaaS, or Microsoft partner environments
  • Strong understanding of lead qualification and sales pipelines
  • Confident communicator with experience engaging senior decision-makers
  • Highly organised with attention to detail
  • Collaborative, commercially minded, and proactive
  • Resilient and target-driven
  • Strong relationship-building and active listening skills

Desirable

  • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
  • Knowledge of LS Retail or retail/hospitality solutions
  • Familiarity with Hubspot CRM
  • Experience supporting or attending trade shows and industry events

Interested? Apply now and I'll be in touch to discuss the role in further detail.

Job Details

Company
Shape IT Recruitment
Location
Plymouth, Devon, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted