Are you looking to break into sales with a fast-growing software development company with a dynamic culture in Des Moines, IA?

We Write Code is looking for a polished and ambitious Business Development Representative (BDR) to focus on generating new business opportunities by prospecting, qualifying leads and conducting targeted outreach such as cold calling, emailing and social selling. You will act as the top-of-the funnel “hunter” who identifies leads and schedules meetings for Sales Executives to close.

What you'll do:

• Prospect & Research: Identify potential clients, and research target industries and companies to find qualified leads.
• Outreach: Execute high-volume cold calls, personalized emails, and LinkedIn outreach to engage potential customers.
• Qualification: Assess inbound leads (marketing-qualified leads) and identify pain points to determine if a prospect is a good fit for our products or services.
• Set Meetings: Scheduling discovery calls, demonstrations, or meetings for senior sales staff.
• Manage and document within CRM: Updating and organizing client information and activity in the company CRM.

Who we're looking for :

• You are internally motivated to achieve your goals, persist through challenges, and reach personal success.

• You enjoy networking, meeting new people, and building relationships.

• You like to outperform the competition and win.

• You have a high tolerance for rejection and a persistence to hit daily/weekly quotas.

• You understand client needs, and have the ability to explain how We Write Code services can solve their specific business problems.

What you'll gain:

• Learn to actively develop and implement sales strategies
• Mature your strategy and consulting abilities
• Enhance your understanding of client care

Who you are:

• Associates or Bachelor's degree plus previous internship or entry level sales experience (preferably in a technical environment).

Key Characteristics of a WWC BDR:

1. Have the ability to prospect across different account types.
2. Have the ability to respond and follow through with urgency in a sales‑driven culture.
3. Are focused on quality of handoff, not just activity.
4. Have strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
5. Are high energy, highly organized and process-driven.
6. Have the ability to personalize messaging by industry and/or buyer type.
7. Are coachable but also able to use judgment and problem solve.

Location:

This role is located in Des Moines, IA. It is an in-person role that has a minimum three days in the office (Mondays and Thursdays required).

Work Authorization/Sponsorship:

At this time, we are not considering applicants who need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

We are not working with third party vendors on this position.