Business Development Specialist jobs in United States, Tennessee, Nashville-davidson

What you’ll achieve

As an Inside Sales Account Executive 3, you will be responsible for driving sales for our ground-breaking products by building positive relationships with customers through digital communication. You will own the brand of Dell Technologies, ensuring every customer interaction is tailored and outstanding.

You will:

• Gain new accounts and seek opportunities in your account territory
• Manage small- to medium-sized accounts in a full cycle sales capacity
• Stay informed of industry trends to help resolve specific market challenges
• Recommend business solutions supported with data
• Work with customers and partners to devise new and innovative solutions to business opportunities
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend alternative business solutions to customers and partners
• Use in-depth knowledge of company technology, products and services to become a trusted business advisor for customers and partners

Essential Requirements

• Ability to articulate the value proposition of our product/service offerings
• Potential to use multiple sales tools simultaneously to complete sales transactions
• Ability to establish relationships with customers and partners
• Maintain all sales systems for management accountability and compliance
• Desire to win, using your sales skills to achieve all assigned sales goals

• Bachelor’s degree
• 4 or more years of sales experience including technology

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Your Impact

• Join the fastest growing team where experience meets cutting-edge solutions

• Build and cultivate strong customer relationships, driving business growth within the region.

• Partner with the core sales team to align customer strategies and engagements with Cortex and Cloud business objectives.

• Take full ownership of leading strategic sales campaigns, sales forecasting, utilizing in-depth knowledge of sales cycles from initial contact through procurement.

• Engage in deep technical discussions beyond standard sales presentations and pitches; while translating complex technical cybersecurity solutions into clear business value propositions for customers.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including sales engineers, to provide tailored customer-centric solutions.

• Partner with Alliances to develop joint strategies, enhance customer engagement and deliver innovative solutions for existing and prospective clients.

• Travel domestically as needed to meet with customers and attend key business events.

Your Experience

• 5+ years of field sales experience focusing on key customer accounts and delivering value to Enterprise or Major-level accounts in the cybersecurity industry.

• Extensive platform selling experience in complex sales with multiple buying centers.

• Experience selling SIEM, EDR, XDR, SOC and SOAR solutions is highly preferred.

• Established trusted relationships with CIOs and CISOs with the ability to influence and drive strategic conversations

• Expertise in applying complex solution sales methodologies to drive results.

• Experience working with channel partners and a deep understanding of a channel-centric go-to-market strategy.

• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment while collaborating effectively with sales engineers and cross-functional teams.

• Experience operating in a continuous adoption, expansion, and upsell sales motion within a matrixed sales organization is preferred

• Willingness to travel domestically as necessary to meet business needs.

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be betweenThe offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found .

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

This role may require travel to and from Palo Alto Networks, Inc. business meetings and events and requires reliable transportation to do so. If a hire chooses to drive in connection with company business, the hire for this role must maintain a valid driver’s license.

Job Description:

Job Description:

The Wealth Management Client Associate – Advisor Development Program (WMCA - ADP) role is an entry role into our Advisor Development Program where the destination role is becoming a full-scale Financial Advisor at Merrill. This progression role is responsible for providing client service support to Financial Advisors (FAs).

As a WMCA - ADP your journey begins by obtaining your Securities Industry licenses, where you will receive dedicated study time for your Securities Industry Essentials [SIE], Series 7, and Series 66 Exams. Your SIE, Series 7 & 66 must be obtained within 120 days; (63 & 65 accepted, in lieu of 66, if previously held). Once you obtain your licenses, you will be taught the foundational skills needed to be a WMCA - ADP.

This job is responsible for providing client service support to multiple FAs. Key responsibilities include supporting enterprise strategic objectives, operational excellence goals, and client advocacy within the FA’s business, while customizing solutions based on their specific needs. Job expectations include serving as the most frequent point of contact within Merrill to address all service needs of their clients and acting as a resource for FAs on the team.

Once you have reached your key milestones, including proficiency in your current role and the completion of experiential activities showcasing your ability to become an advisor, you will then progress into the next stage of the Advisor Development Program, beginning building a book of business as a Financial Advisor trainee. You will complete dedicated training preparing you for this role and once complete you will continue to work in a Merrill office where you will be acquiring, building, and managing client relationships while considering a client’s complex financial picture and guiding them with advice and solutions.

Once you complete your performance requirements as a Financial Advisor trainee you will reach the ultimate destination of becoming a Merrill Financial Advisor. You will be supported along the way with dedicated programs, tools, and resources throughout your career journey.

The Advisor Development Program consists of progressive roles to ultimately become a Merrill Financial Advisor. Our progressive roles in the Advisor Development Program engage in:

• Developing a book of business in order to meet and exceed established performance hurdles
• Effectively prioritizing and sourcing prospective clients, capitalizing on referrals, assessing customer needs, referring customers to the appropriate internal specialists, and executing highly customized solutions to meet client needs
• Recommending investment products and services that are suitable for prospects based on their objectives, resources, time horizon, risk profile and preferences
• Balancing investment growth, referral activities, customer follow up, prospect building, administrative compliance and personal growth and development according to both a day-to-day and longer-term planning
• Organizing and managing resources (time, people, budget) to run a productive practice
• Seeking the expertise of specialists, where appropriate, to identify planning and investment strategies for a client
• Completing mandated training, assessments, performance goals and continuing education requirements

We’ll help you

• Build a successful careerat Bank of America through world-class training and on-boarding programs that set you up for success.
• Get training and one-on-one coachingfromour-award winning Academy at Bank of Americaand local leadership who are invested in your success.
• Grow your business knowledgeby using a defined consultative approach to systematically identify client needs and appropriate solutions.
• Provide end-to-end comprehensive advice, deliver clientreviews/presentationswith confidence and recommend strategies to help achieve their financial goals and life priorities.
• Collaborate with core banking and investment partners.Connect to all the solutions we provide through Bank of America and Merrill to meet virtually all their financial needs.

Required Qualifications:

• Displays confidence working as a self-starter in a sales role
• Builds strong client relationships through effective communication and collaboration
• Displays a proactive mindset and effective time management
• Demonstrates a results-driven growth mindset and prioritizes client interests
• Identifies appropriate client solutions through application of learnings and new information
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
• Proven ability to quickly build trust and credibility
• Proven ability to assess needs of and recommend appropriatesolutions
• Proven ability to work both collaboratively on a team with key partners and independently
• Proven ability to listen and probe for clarity and understanding
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proven ability to source clients through extensive prospecting and networking
• Strong follow-through skills
• Computer/technical literacy and proficiency in applications such as Microsoft Suite

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or a minimum of one year of work experience
• Learns and adapts to new technology or applications
• Executes multiple tasks simultaneously

Job Responsibilities:

• Partners with Financial Advisors, Client Relationship Managers, and Market Supervision Managers on all aspects of client servicing, risk, investments, and banking products, while receiving appropriate guidance and escalating issues as needed
• Provides excellent Client Service to the bank's clients through educating them on all of the bank's service and banking offerings
• Ensures timeliness, accuracy, and completeness in client materials and follows up on all client and Financial Advisor (FA) requests
• Assists with ensuring practices are in alignment with the bank's policies and procedures to support operational excellence, protect the bank's clients, and manage risk
• Identifies, deepens, and maintains client relationships through emphasizing the bank's offerings and promoting incorporation of banking into day-to-day practices, while communicating outputs to the FA
• Performs general business growth support functions aligned to the role of the Client Associate or Wealth Management Client Associate, providing business development, investment solutions, and/or business management support to multiple FAs

:

• Account Management
• Client Management
• Customer and Client Focus
• Issue Management
• Oral Communications
• Business Development
• Client Solutions Advisory
• Pipeline Management
• Prioritization
• Trade Operations Management
• Administrative Services
• Client Investments Management
• Emotional Intelligence
• Referral Identification
• Written Communications

This position is subject to SAFE Act registration requirements. Pursuant to the SAFE Act requirements, all employees engaged in residential loan mortgage originations must register with the federal registry system and remain in good standing. Since your position requires SAFE Act registration, you will be required to register and to submit to the required SAFE Act background check and registration process. Failure to obtain and/or maintain SAFE Act registration may result in your immediate termination.

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Your Career

In this role, you will be a key contributor to the transformation of the cybersecurity market, working with stakeholders across the company to fuel demand and pipe generation. You will be a results-oriented, performance-driven Regional Marketing Specialist responsible for supporting the execution of marketing plans for your assigned US regions and segments. This position requires a highly organized and execution-focused marketer who thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environmen

Your Impact

As a Regional Marketing Specialist, you will support marketing initiatives that contribute to the creation of leads, drive velocity in the marketing mid-funnel, help drive conversion into pipeline, and assist in progressing pipeline into bookings across the Strategics, Majors, and Enterprise account sets for the US market. You will help execute regional plans based on the US marketing strategy, aligning with business objectives and Go-to-Market priorities.

Lead Generation & Pipeline Acceleration Support:

• Supporting the planning and execution of lead generation programs across multiple digital channels, including digital media programs, webinars, and virtual summits.

• Coordinating and supporting the logistics for webinars and virtual events to engage customers and generate pipeline and leads.

• Assisting in the implementation of marketing initiatives tailored to specific segment requirements by account, customer personas, and markets.

• Collaborating with sales and data/analytics teams to help identify high-potential accounts across segments that align with strategic goals.

Account-Based Marketing (ABM) Execution:

• Supporting strategic ABM initiatives for top-tier accounts by assisting in the execution of targeted campaigns.

• Assisting in the execution of campaigns with personalized messaging, content, and offers tailored to individual customer accounts, ensuring alignment with sales objectives.

• Helping to deploy ABM content that addresses specific pain points and objectives of each target account through multi-channel programs (email, digital, webinars, and events).

CXO Engagement Coordination:

• Collaborating with marketing and sales teams to coordinate and support high-impact CXO engagement events that drive meaningful conversations and pipeline acceleration.

• Contributing to initiatives that build sustained CXO relationships across segments through thought leadership and high-touch engagement activities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Working closely across multiple cross-functional teams including the NAM campaign hub, global media team, data/insights team, ABM team, and reporting teams.

• Collaborating with sales teams to ensure alignment on program execution, focus, and priorities for your region and segments.

• Ensuring seamless coordination between internal teams and external vendors to deliver high-quality marketing experiences.

Program Measurement & Reporting:

• Assisting with program measurement and pulling reports on marketing programs.

• Tracking and reporting on ABM program performance using data-driven insights.

• Reviewing the results of executed activities to contribute to the measurement of ROI.

Your Experience

• 3-5+ years of relevant work experience in field, channel, demand generation, or campaign marketing, preferably in the cybersecurity or technology industry.

• Proven track record of executing demand generation programs.

• Experience supporting marketing programs, with an understanding of how to track marketing mix performance.

• Demonstrated ability to understand and execute on quarterly campaign plans.

• Hands-on experience with coordinating events (both virtual and in-person) and trade shows, with a deep understanding of event logistics from planning to execution.

• Experience supporting webinar and virtual event programs; knowledge of SFDC, Marketo, ON24, Zoom, and other MarTech tools is desired.

• Strong understanding of marketing best practices, demand generation, and customer engagement strategies.

• Experience supporting high-profile events and CXO engagement programs.

• Familiarity with ABM strategies and personalized marketing approaches.

• Data-driven mindset with the ability to track campaign impact and report on key marketing metrics.

• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and stakeholder management skills, with proven ability to manage multiple projects at once and keep the team informed of status.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and last-minute changes, with a passion and skill for partnering with cross-functional teams.

• Self-starter with a positive attitude who can prioritize workload in a strict deadline-oriented environment, with excellent time management skills.

• Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate field of study.

• Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time.

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $100,000 - $163,000/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found .

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