Business Development Manager at Skyward

Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Apr, 26

Salary

50569.0

Posted On

26 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Business Development, Sales, Prospecting, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Problem Solving, Technical Concepts, Microsoft Office, Video Conferencing, Team Collaboration, Market Trends, Competitive Intelligence, Lead Generation, Customer Engagement

Industry

Software Development

Description

Company Description If you are looking to join a global company with a family feel, you'll find your perfect fit at Skyward, where we build software solutions for K-12 schools. Just imagine getting to help students, teachers, and school administrators succeed every day — you can't say that about every job! We take great pride in our work, but also in our work environment: teamwork, enthusiasm, continuous improvement, and, of course, a bit of fun. When you join our team there is only one way your career will go - Skyward! To learn more about Skyward’s careers, history, products, and customers, go to www.skyward.com. Thank you for your interest! Job Description Job Title: Business Development Manager Location: Stevens Point, WI - Corporate Office Starting Salary: $45,972.49 - $50,569.74 (salary to commensurate with experience) Skyward is seeking a Business Development Manager (BDM) to join our dynamic team. In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of identifying new business opportunities, engaging prospective customers, and helping shape the future of our sales pipeline. Click here for a full job description. What you’ll do: Generate new sales opportunities through phone, email, video, social media, and other outreach methods. Build and manage a pipeline of qualified prospects. Develop and follow a structured outreach process (method, cadence, timing). Collaborate with Marketing on targeted campaigns and complete follow‑up. Schedule meetings and hand off qualified opportunities to Account Executives. Document activities in Skyforce and assist with forecasting. Share market trends and competitive intel from prospect conversations. Partner with Sales Enablement to refine skills and prospecting strategies. Attend tradeshows as needed for lead generation. Build internal relationships and deepen product knowledge to effectively communicate value. What you’ll need: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Proven track record in software or technology prospecting. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and persuasive writing skills. An engaging personality with the ability to articulate technical concepts in a clear, compelling way. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort with video conferencing tools (e.g., WebEx). Strong organizational, time‑management, and problem‑solving skills. Valid driver’s license and insurability. Skyward’s Benefits: At Skyward, we believe in supporting our team members both personally and professionally. Visit our Employee Benefits page for more information on the following offerings: Paid time off 8.5 paid holidays 401(k) retirement plan with company match Health, dental, and vision coverage Company sponsored basic life/AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability Employee Assistance Program A robust wellness program Want to learn more about this department and the skills it takes to succeed as a member of the Skyward team? Spend some time on our careers page at https://www.skyward.com/careers. You'll learn more about our culture, expectations, and even the day-to-day mission of the department you're applying for. A better working experience starts here! Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Skyward, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Click the title to view details about the law. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Transparency in Coverage Through UnitedHealthcare, UMR and HealthSCOPE Benefits creates and publishes these Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Skyward. Department: Sales Starting Salary: $45,972.49 - $50,569.74 Employment Status: Full-Time FLSA Status: Salaried Exempt

Responsibilities

The Business Development Manager will generate new sales opportunities and build a pipeline of qualified prospects. They will collaborate with marketing and assist in forecasting while sharing market trends from prospect conversations.