Senior Business Development Representative - French Speaking

About the role

You have the opportunity to join FIS as a member of our Business Development Representative (BDR) organisation. Our BDR Team is a critical part of our Sales Organisation that focuses on generating new business and new pipeline through outbound prospecting with the goal of winning business. In this role, you will have a directly measurable impact on our overall Sales Targets as a company. You will assist our Outbound Sales Teams with detailed account research and prospecting efforts. You will have access to the latest social and contact tools to uncover opportunities for FIS to help our prospective clients solve some of the most challenging and relevant issues in financial services and technology. You will work in a fast paced environment, with a Strong Sales and Product Training Curriculum that will set you up for success as a Seller for FIS. Our Direct & Reseller Sales Teams count on the talent of our BDR organisation to fulfil their future staffing needs.

About the team

The FIS Business Development Representative (BDR) Organisation maintains a fast-paced, collaborative environment that invests in developing the future Outbound Sales talent of FIS, while providing a critical service to grow FIS Pipeline and Sales achievement. We are geared to developing pipeline through buyer persona targeted contact campaigns, which lead with insights and thought-leadership. The team partners, collaborates, and is aligned with sales regions, sales territories, and solution areas.

What you will be doing

• In this role, you will be participating in the sales lead process to generate new business opportunities (pre-qualified leads) in support of FIS sales goals and objectives.
• Generate sales leads through outbound contact strategies (calling, e-mail, social) and technology platforms (LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Outreach) in conjunction with lead generation programs.
• Maintains sales lead documentation.
• Strategies on demand generation approaches and activities.
• Nurtures long-term opportunities to continue FIS communication in the early stages before the sales cycle.
• Supports all strategic and targeted sales and marketing campaigns through comprehensive data collection.
• Gains knowledge of Sales Techniques and Product Differentiators.

What you bring

• A passion for selling and a drive to make sales your career.
• Effectively bilingual in English and Business proficiency in French.
• Strong competencies in MS Office Applications and LinkedIn.
• Ability to analyse and solve problems using learned techniques and tools.
• Strong analytical, statistical, and problem solving skills.
• Requires the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management (internally/externally), employees, clients and public.

What we offer you

• A competitive salary.
• Attractive benefits, including private medical coverage, dental coverage, and three weeks of paid vacation.
• A modern, international work environment and a dedicated and motivated team.
• The chance to work on some of the most challenging and relevant issues in financial services & technology.
• A broad range of professional education and personal development possibilities - FIS is your final career step!