Strategic Business Development SpecialistRaleigh, NC

Strategic Business Development Specialist

Relay is a cloud-based technology platform that helps frontline teams improve communications, increase employee safety, and improve their productivity. Relay helps frontline teams digitally transform their operations with the modern tools which supports actionable real-time data needed to track performance and improve their operations. Software has not yet transformed the frontline world, and we're on a mission to change that. We've experienced tremendous growth in our 5 years as a B2B company, and continue to expand our Raleigh, NC based team as a result!

We are adding a Business Development Specialist to our team to help accelerate this mission and drive growth with our Strategic Accounts in our BD function.

This role is a tremendous opportunity to influence the growth trajectory of a scaling startup alongside a fast-paced, veteran team. This person will be a leading contributor on a growing Business Development team responsible for guiding Relay's expansion into strategic new segments as well as gaining a foothold and growing our company's most important customer relationships. Your role will be to seek new business opportunities by contacting and developing relationships with potential customers. Success in this role is defined by your ability to generate leads and make contact with stakeholders within our named target list. Responsibilities will include representing the company at live events and trade shows as well as prospecting into strategic accounts.

This role will be based in our Raleigh, NC headquarters. Up to 20% travel may be required. Relay is not offering employer based sponsorship now or in the future for this role.

Job overview : To be successful in this role, you should have previous experience developing leads from marketing campaigns and outreach driven quotas that impact revenue.

You will use your communication skills to cultivate strong relationships with customers, from first contact until you close the deal. You will also ensure proper after-sales service. If you are motivated and results-driven, and enjoy working in a team environment, we'd like to meet you.

Ultimately, you will boost sales, help Relay achieve its revenue targets, and contribute to our long-term business growth.

What you will do :

• Perform high-level discovery outbound calls with potential clients
• Create decks and presentations to help BD execs present Relay offerings to potential clients
• Identify client needs and suggest appropriate products / services
• Qualify leads from marketing campaigns as sales opportunities
• Proactively seek new business opportunities in the market
• Schedule meetings or calls between (prospective) clients and BD executives
• Stay up-to-date with new products / services and new pricing / payment plans
• Help develop processes and reporting to ensure we are appropriately measuring progress and opportunities

What we look for :

Why Join Relay?

If you're passionate about technology, driven to make a difference and align your work to a bigger mission, and excited to join a company that's shaping the future of frontline work, we encourage you to explore opportunities at Relay!

Please note this role will be based in our Raleigh, NC amenity rich headquarters and you should be interested in working in person 3+ days per week.

About us : Relay culture, benefits & perks :

Our culture hinges on Relayers getting LIT up in an environment that fosters learning, impact, and teamwork (LIT) where we can CHASE the best work in our lives. We call this BWIML (pronounced bee wimmel = Best Work In My Life)!

It's truly amazing what engaged team members can achieve together. Our ever evolving list of benefits and perks mean you'll be able to integrate work into your whole life, focus on health, perform impactful work, grow and learn in your role, look after yourself / your family, and invest in your future.

At Relay, we offer...

The Relay Hybrid Work Model

At Relay, relationships are at the core of everything we do - and this translates to how we approach our customers and our work internally. Our relational approach is also at the heart of why we ask all Relayers in our hybrid model to work from the office a minimum of 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

At this time Relay is unable to provide sponsorship for employment. In order to be considered for employment, applicants must be currently legally authorized to work in the US and not require future sponsorship in order to continue working for Relay.