Business Development Representative - UK

About Us

Versa is a Sequoia funded later-stage start-up and a leading provider of Enterprise class SD-WAN and security technology. Customers include companies such as Adobe, Visa, Cargill, Barclays, CapitalOne, Symantec and BP.  This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an emerging force in the software-defined communications and security networking industry  

The goal of Versa Networks is to provide unprecedented business advantages through a software-based approach that allows for unmatched agility, cost savings and flexibility. We have created a feature-rich, scalable yet simple to use software platform to implement many different enterprise and service provider use cases, including:  

• Full software-defined branch for enterprise customers.
• Secure SD-WAN for enterprises with layered security.
• Next-generation managed services for service providers.

We are looking for a start-up, entrepreneurial, and tech-savy Business Development Representative.  

Responsibilities

Expanding the Versa customer base; using prospecting strategies to identify prospects and initiate the first outreach with potential customers. Your goal is to fill the pipeline for the sales team.  

As a Business Development Rep, you will:  

• Partner with your account executive to strategize on how to approach target accounts and build meaningful pipeline in your territory.
• Identify, research and prospect key contacts at target accounts and build a foundation for a strong long-lasting relationship.
• Be an active part of the team sharing best practices and participating in projects to improve our team.
• Manage, track and report sales activities and results using SFDC

Qualifications

• Clear track record of overachievement in college or career
• Bachelor’s degree
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Motivation, drive and self-starting attitude.
• Extremely coachable
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Ability to understand customer needs and meet that need with a successful product sale.
• Ability to multitask, take initiative, prioritize, and manage time effectively.

• £60,000-70,000 

Our Benefits

Versa Networks is a small but rapidly growing organization. It is built by people with vast experience in the networking industry. We are a pragmatic team with a healthy work-life balance. We offer competitive compensation packages with pre-IPO equity. Additionally, we offer a quality of life benefit to everyone in an inspiring environment with skilled and passionate co-workers. Our exciting company culture offers a great place to work and most important, to have fun.