Entry-Level Business Development Representative

Ribbon Communications Inc
  • Plano, TX
  • $42,000–$46,000 Per Year
3 days ago

Job Description

Entry-Level Business Development Representative

Location: Plano, TX (On-site | 4 days a week - 1 day remote)

New Grads Welcome - Start Your Career in Tech Sales

Just finished school and ready to launch your career in tech? At Ribbon Communications, we're looking for driven, curious, and confident communicators to join us as Business Development Representatives. You'll gain hands-on sales experience, learn from industry pros, and start building your career in a growing global company.

What You'll Do

  • Reach out to potential customers (via phone, email, and digital channels) and start conversations that create opportunities
  • Qualify leads by learning about customer needs and pain points - we'll train you on what to look for
  • Collaborate with Sales team members to turn leads into real sales opportunities
  • Track and manage your pipeline using Salesforce CRM
  • Learn how to pitch, persuade, and close - and get better every week

Required Experience & Skills

You don't need years of experience - just the right mindset and a few essentials:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal)
  • Comfortable using tools like Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
  • Basic familiarity with CRM systems - or willingness to learn (Salesforce experience is a plus)
  • Highly organized with great time management skills
  • Positive attitude, a self-starter, and eager to grow professionally in a tech-focused sales role
  • Must be able to work in the Plano office, 4 days a week and remote 1 day a week

What's in It for You

  • Competitive base salary + performance incentives
  • Real mentorship and coaching from experienced sales professionals
  • Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Career growth pathways into sales, marketing, or account management
  • A fast-moving, supportive, and collaborative culture

Who We Are

Ribbon Communications is a global leader in secure and intelligent cloud communications. We help businesses across 140+ countries modernize and protect their voice and data networks - with a strong focus on innovation, security, and performance.

Sound like a good fit?

Apply now and start your journey with Ribbon - where your growth is part of the plan.

The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position in all geographic locations is $42,000.00 - $46,000.00 annually. Actual compensation within the range will be determined based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to the candidate's experience, skills and education. The compensation package also includes eligibility for an incentive plan and comprehensive benefits, subject to applicable requirements.

Please Note:

'All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, on the basis of disability, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.'

US Citizens and all other parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply.

Numbers & Facts

LocationPlano, TX
Salary$42,000–$46,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Business Developmentunmatched
  • Cloud Computingunmatched
  • Coachingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Computer Networksunmatched
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)unmatched
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systemsunmatched
  • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
  • Life Insuranceunmatched
  • Marketingunmatched
  • Marketing Communicationsunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Microsoft Outlookunmatched
  • Microsoft Wordunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Salesunmatched
  • Sales Managementunmatched
  • Sales Pipelineunmatched
  • Sales Qualificationunmatched
  • Salesforce.comunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Technical Salesunmatched
  • Technology Salesunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Vision Planunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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