Sales & Business Development Executive

As a Sales & Business Development Executive at Weekday, you'll be responsible for identifying and researching potential leads, conducting outreach through calls and emails, qualifying leads based on their business needs, and collaborating with the sales team to tailor engagement strategies. Your efforts will help drive our growth and enhance client relationships.

To be considered for the Sales & Business Development Executive role at Weekday, you should have 1-3 years of experience in a sales development or lead generation role, ideally within SaaS or technology. Strong communication skills, familiarity with CRM tools, and a results-oriented mindset are essential.

Success as a Sales & Business Development Executive at Weekday hinges on your ability to build relationships, qualify leads effectively, and track outreach performance. Embracing our proactive culture and focusing on measurable results will set you on the path to thrive in this role.

At Weekday, we pride ourselves on our small team size, which means you’ll have ample opportunities for direct interaction with our experienced founding team. You'll receive personalized guidance and see the impact of your work from day one, paving the way for your professional growth.

As a Sales & Business Development Executive at Weekday, you'll have access to a suite of outreach tools, including CRM systems like Salesforce or HubSpot, which will help you manage leads effectively and monitor your performance metrics. These resources will enable you to maximize your outreach efforts.

When answering this question, highlight your past roles where you successfully generated leads. Talk about the methods you used, such as outbound calls, social media outreach, or networking events, and discuss how your efforts contributed to sales success.

In answering this question, emphasize the importance of understanding client needs. Discuss specific strategies, such as asking open-ended questions during initial calls, conducting research on potential clients, and how this information guides your approach in sales.

Share your perspective on rejection as a learning opportunity. Explain how you analyze why a lead didn’t convert and the steps you take to improve your outreach efforts in the future, maintaining a positive and persistent mindset.

Focus on trust, communication, and understanding client needs. Discuss how active listening and regular follow-ups help you develop lasting relationships that benefit both the client and the company.

Share a specific example where your strategies led to achieving or surpassing targets. Include quantitative results and detail the approaches you took to ensure success, making it clear how your actions made a difference.

Highlight the importance of data and research in your prioritization. Talk about how you assess lead quality, market potential, and readiness to engage with your service, ensuring you allocate your efforts effectively for maximum impact.

Discuss how collaborating with team members enhances your ability to understand different perspectives and strategies, leading to more tailored solutions for clients. Emphasize teamwork's importance in achieving common goals.

Explain your commitment to professional development, such as subscribing to industry newsletters, participating in webinars, or attending events. Highlight how staying informed benefits your sales approach and client interactions.

Share your passion for helping clients find solutions. Talk about how achieving targets, building relationships, and seeing results from your efforts motivate you to excel in sales roles.

Tailor your answer to reflect your admiration for Weekday’s mission and growth. Discuss how your values align with the company’s culture and your excitement to contribute to a team that is making a real impact in hiring.