Business Development Representative
FGI
New York, NYFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
FGI is seeking a driven and ambitious Business Development Representative to join their fast-growing team. This high-impact, sales-driven role focuses on identifying and engaging new business opportunities, initiating conversations with senior-level decision-makers, and expanding reach within the FGI Risk division. This role is ideal for someone with excellent negotiation and communication skills, eager to build a career in sales within a high-performing environment with clear pathways for advancement.
Key Responsibilities
- Proactively prospect and build a pipeline of leads through cold calling, email outreach, and LinkedIn networking.
- Schedule and qualify meetings for Business Development Directors.
- Develop a strong understanding of FGI's full suite of services and product offerings.
- Engage with business leaders to articulate the value proposition and uncover business needs.
- Manage and strategically target a list of key accounts to drive pipeline growth.
- Work closely with senior leadership to support team goals and refine outreach strategy.
- Meet and exceed activity-based and results-driven performance targets.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- CRM experience, particularly Salesforce, is a plus.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or a related field preferred.
- Interest in financial services and/or the insurance industry.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Highly organized with strong time management and multitasking abilities.
- Eagerness to learn and grow through ongoing coaching and training.
- Motivated by goals and performance metrics, with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Positive, resourceful, and self-driven with a team-oriented mindset.