Full-Time

Sales Development Representative

Updated on 11/21/2024

Billd

Billd

51-200 employees

Financing service for construction subcontractors

Fintech
Financial Services

Junior

Austin, TX, USA

Hybrid work model allows employees to work from home one day per week.

Category
Inside Sales
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Cold Calling
Social Media
Salesforce
Requirements
  • 1-2 years of experience helping customers sign up for a new product or service
  • Proficient in collecting customer documentation necessary for approvals
  • Experience in lead management
  • Preferred to have familiarity with technology tools such as Salesforce, Slack, Outreach, and Intercom
  • Must have a competitive drive and persevere to consistently achieve excellence and overcome adversity
  • Must be a self starter and continuously invest in self development and learning
  • Must work with honesty, integrity and respect
  • Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
  • Excellent written and oral communication
Responsibilities
  • Developing sales strategies to identify and draw in potential contractors for enrollment.
  • Contact potential customers through cold-calling or responding to inquiries generated from additional avenues.
  • Moving solid leads through the marketing funnel, connecting them to a salesperson, and arranging in-person meetings, emails, or phone calls.
  • Present the value of Billd's financing solution to prospective contractors over the phone
  • Help contractors complete their online enrollment via Billd’s proprietary web platform.
  • Manage sales cycle from account creation to underwriting approval
  • Generate and Qualify outbound leads by assessing the contractor’s material purchasing needs and creditworthiness
  • Work with Underwriting to understand the necessary information required to approve contractors for financing, then follow up with contractors to obtain the information
  • Complete assigned Outreach tasks promptly to maximize sales conversions
  • Work in a team environment and partner with an Account Executive, which the contractor will transition to upon approval
  • Develop personalized outbound campaigns (call, email, text, etc.) to target prospective customers via Outreach
  • Unearth new sales opportunities through networking (LinkedIn and professional networking)
  • Leverage social media to communicate and connect with prospects and customers

Billd provides a financing service specifically designed for subcontractors in the construction industry. This service helps subcontractors manage their cash flow by offering them upfront funds, allowing them to pay for materials and labor without waiting for payments from general contractors or project owners. The process for obtaining financing is quick and straightforward, with subcontractors able to enroll in less than three minutes and work with a Billd representative to strategize their business solutions. Unlike many competitors, Billd focuses on the unique financial challenges faced by subcontractors, ensuring a secure and clear financing process. The goal of Billd is to improve cash flow for subcontractors, enabling them to take on new projects and meet immediate expenses more effectively.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$104.6M

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-8%

2 year growth

19%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Billd's strategic partnerships with companies like BigRentz and STACK enhance its service offerings and market reach.
  • The recent $100M debt facility provides significant capital to expand operations and improve financial products.
  • Positive client feedback and a strong emphasis on security contribute to high client satisfaction and trust.

What critics are saying

  • The construction industry is highly cyclical, and economic downturns could significantly impact Billd's business.
  • Dependence on the construction sector makes Billd vulnerable to industry-specific risks such as project delays and late payments.

What makes Billd unique

  • Billd specifically targets the construction industry, providing tailored financial solutions for subcontractors, unlike broader fintech competitors.
  • Their project-based credit evaluation method, now patented, allows for more accurate risk assessment and better financial support for subcontractors.
  • Billd's quick and easy enrollment process, taking less than three minutes, sets it apart from traditional financing methods that are often cumbersome and time-consuming.

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