Business Development Representative (Future Opportunity)

At Minitab, our Sales team does more than sell software, it helps the world's leading manufacturers transform the way they operate. Every conversation is an opportunity to help customers unlock hidden capacity, improve quality, reduce costs, and drive measurable business results through data-driven decision making. As a member of our Sales organization, you'll partner with innovative manufacturers to solve complex challenges using industry-leading analytics, digital simulation, and connected manufacturing solutions. You'll join a collaborative, high-performing team that values curiosity, continuous learning, and customer success while providing the support, resources, and opportunities to accelerate your own career. Trusted by more than 250,000 users across 30,000 organizations—including 90% of the Fortune 100—Minitab is a market leader with a reputation for delivering real impact. If you're motivated by building relationships, solving meaningful business challenges, and helping customers achieve measurable outcomes, you'll thrive at Minitab.

Minitab is seeking a motivated and goal-oriented Business Development Representative (BDR) to join our growing sales organization. This is an entry-level role designed for individuals looking to build a career in technology sales within a supportive and highly collaborative environment.

As a BDR, you will work within an assigned geographic region and/or industry vertical to generate pipeline and revenue opportunities. You’ll qualify both inbound leads and outbound campaign contacts to identify their business needs and interest in our statistical analysis software products and services.

Through mentorship, hands-on training, and ongoing sales coaching, this role offers a clear path for career advancement—including promotion into inside sales and account management positions.

• →Engage with inbound leads and contacts to assess their needs, challenges, and level of interest in Minitab solutions.
• →Conduct outbound prospecting to targeted accounts through phone outreach, email, and marketing campaigns.
• →Qualify prospects based on fit, need, and readiness to move into the sales pipeline.
• →Build and maintain relationships with future buyers who require long-term nurturing.
• →Collaborate closely with Sales and Marketing teams to improve lead quality and conversion.
• →Maintain accurate activity and prospect information within CRM tools.
• →Work toward and achieve monthly and quarterly performance goals related to lead qualification and pipeline contribution.

• Associate degree (college/technical) or equivalent required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Desire to pursue a career in sales, with a willingness to learn and be coached.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Information Technology, or related field.
• Previous customer-facing experience (retail, service, hospitality, internships, etc.).
• Prior BDR or phone-based outreach experience is a plus.

Minitab invests heavily in the development of early-career sales talent.
Successful BDRs typically advance as follows:

• 12–18 months: Promotion to Sales Development Representative (SDR) based on performance.
• Following SDR success: Promotion to Account Manager, owning a book of business and directly generating revenue.