Business Development Executive at QAD, Inc.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jun, 26

Salary

77000.0

Posted On

24 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Lead Generation, Business Development, Sales Strategy, Marketing Campaign Management, Outbound Prospecting, Cold Calling, CRM Management, Competitive Intelligence, Value Proposition Evangelism, Enterprise Software Sales, Social Media Navigation, Salesforce, ZoomInfo, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Outreach.io, 6sense

Industry

Software Development

Description

Company Description QAD : The Manufacturing System of Action. Modern manufacturing has moved past static "Systems of Record". At QAD Redzone, we provide a System of Action—an integrated platform connecting people, processes, and data to drive immediate operational outcomes. With our recent acquisition of Kavida AI, we are doubling down on Champion AI, an agentic intelligence platform designed to act as a digital co-pilot for the factory floor. We help frontline teams become more engaged and productive, delivering an average productivity increase of 22% in just 90 days. We are looking for talented individuals to join our mission of solving real-world supply chain and manufacturing problems. Job Description QAD is looking for a Business Development Executive. As a BDE, you will be responsible for driving lead generation and business development for manufacturing companies with $ 500M+ revenue. You will partner closely with Marketing to drive incremental returns from all marketing campaigns and promotions, as well as leverage creative thinking skills and data to uncover new business opportunities. This position requires a true hunter mentality and the ability to manage and pursue new business opportunities aligned with QAD’s AI solutions. What You’ll Do: Serve as a specialist in lead generation activities to execute the company’s sales and marketing strategies, by initiating contact with prospects and performing early discovery to identify qualified leads in specific vertical markets, geographic regions and/or assigned target accounts Evangelize the company’s value proposition, solution offerings and use case scenarios through phone, email, and social communications with Executive, Director, Manager and Technical level prospects. Execute outbound prospecting best practices with targeted calls, emails, and social touch points daily, with all activities documented in our CRM system according to established guidelines Draft appropriate strategic messaging for direct communication and gather competitive intelligence from business development activities Assess which prospects will result in revenue for the organization and take action to pass to sales Qualifications Bachelor’s degree preferred Possess Subject Matter Expert (SME) knowledge of QAD’s products/services and be passionate about selling. Self-motivated and goal-oriented with a desire to deliver results and meet sales quotas. 2+ years of experience in B2B new business development for complex enterprise software Demonstrated success in cold-calling on technology stakeholders of complex and multi-divisional global enterprises Expertise in navigating all social media platforms, i.e. LinkedIn, Facebook, Google+, Twitter Familiarity with common B2B prospecting technologies, including Salesforce.com, ZoomInfo, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Outreach.io, Drift, and 6sense Exemplary communications, organizational, and interpersonal skills Who You Are: Demonstrate QAD’s core values - drive for results, commitment to the team, extreme ownership, challenging the status quo, and demonstrating integrity and respect for all people Insatiably curious, coachable and committed to lifelong learning. A growth-oriented professional who is eager to join a fast-paced and entrepreneurial team. Demonstrate a strong desire to always push harder and achieve more A high achiever, marked by perseverance, humility, and a positive outlook Generous with your time, and genuinely interested in helping others succeed Thrive in an environment of high collaboration, motivating others around you to achieve your personal & collective goals Self-motivated and able to maintain high productivity and focus in an autonomous work environment Additional Information Your health and well being are important to us at QAD. We provide programs that help you strike a healthy Work-life balance. This is the pay range we offer: $70,000 USD to $77,000 USD + 30% commission Opportunity to join a growing business, launching into its next phase of expansion and transformation. Collaborative culture of smart and hard-working people who support one another to get the job done. An atmosphere of growth and opportunity, where idea-sharing is always prioritized over level or hierarchy. Compensation packages based on experience and desired skill set About QAD: QAD | Redzone is redefining manufacturing and supply chains through its intelligent, adaptive platform that connects people, processes, and data into a single System of Action. With three core pillars — Redzone (frontline empowerment), Adaptive Applications (the intelligent backbone), and Champion AI (Agentic AI for manufacturing) — QAD | Redzone helps manufacturers operate with Champion Pace, achieving measurable productivity, resilience, and growth in just 90 days. QAD is committed to ensuring that every employee feels they work in an environment that values their contributions, respects their unique perspectives and provides opportunities for growth regardless of background. QAD’s DEI program is driving higher levels of diversity, equity and inclusion so that employees can bring their whole self to work. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. #LI-Remote Time Type: Full Time Department: Sales Location: United States of America - Georgia

Responsibilities

The Business Development Executive will be responsible for driving lead generation and business development targeting manufacturing companies with over $500M in revenue, partnering with Marketing to maximize campaign returns. This role involves initiating contact with prospects, performing early discovery, evangelizing the company's value proposition via various communication channels, and assessing revenue potential before passing qualified leads to sales.