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Ribbon Communications

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Entry-Level Business Development Representative

Ribbon Communications · Plano, Texas, United States

Full-timeHybrid · 4 days in office0-2 yrs$42k–$46kListed as no visa sponsorship
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In short

Contact prospective customers by phone, email, and digital channels, qualify leads by identifying customer needs, and collaborate with the Sales team to develop sales opportunities. Track and manage the sales pipeline in Salesforce while building skills in pitching, persuasion, and closing.

What they're looking for

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

Business DevelopmentTech SalesCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsLead QualificationCustomer Needs AnalysisSales CollaborationSalesforce CRM

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Business DevelopmentTech SalesLead GenerationLead QualificationCustomer NeedsPain PointsSales OpportunitiesSalesforceCRMPipeline Management

A bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field is required, along with strong written and verbal communication skills and comfort using Microsoft Office. Candidates should be organized, manage their time well, have basic CRM familiarity or willingness to learn, and be eager to grow in a tech sales role; Salesforce experience is a plus.

About Ribbon Communications

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Questions about this role

Is this Ribbon Communications role remote?
Tagged hybrid · 4 days in office.
What does it pay?
The posting lists $42,000–$46,000 a year.
Does it sponsor visas?
Listed as no visa sponsorship.
What experience does it ask for?
Listed as 0-2 years.

The posting, in full

Location: Plano, TX (On-site | 4 days a week - 1 day remote) New Grads Welcome – Start Your Career in Tech Sales Just finished school and ready to launch your career in tech? At Ribbon Communications, we’re looking for driven, curious, and confident communicators to join us as Business Development Representatives. You’ll gain hands-on sales experience, learn from industry pros, and start building your career in a growing global company.

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Entry-Level Business Development Representative

  • Location: Plano, TX (On-site | 4 days a week - 1 day remote)
  • New Grads Welcome – Start Your Career in Tech Sales

Just finished school and ready to launch your career in tech? At Ribbon Communications, we’re looking for driven, curious, and confident communicators to join us as Business Development Representatives. You’ll gain hands-on sales experience, learn from industry pros, and start building your career in a growing global company.

What You’ll Do

Reach out to potential customers (via phone, email, and digital channels) and start conversations that create opportunities

Qualify leads by learning about customer needs and pain points — we’ll train you on what to look for

  • Collaborate with Sales team members to turn leads into real sales opportunities
  • Track and manage your pipeline using Salesforce CRM
  • Learn how to pitch, persuade, and close — and get better every week

Required Experience & Skills

  • You don’t need years of experience — just the right mindset and a few essentials:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal)
  • Comfortable using tools like Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

Basic familiarity with CRM systems — or willingness to learn (Salesforce experience is a plus)

Highly organized with great time management skills

Positive attitude, a self-starter, and eager to grow professionally in a tech-focused sales role

  • Must be able to work in the Plano office, 4 days a week and remote 1 day a week
  • What’s in It for You
  • Competitive base salary + performance incentives
  • Real mentorship and coaching from experienced sales professionals
  • Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Career growth pathways into sales, marketing, or account management
  • A fast-moving, supportive, and collaborative culture

Who We Are

Ribbon Communications is a global leader in secure and intelligent cloud communications. We help businesses across 140+ countries modernize and protect their voice and data networks — with a strong focus on innovation, security, and performance.

  • Sound like a good fit?
  • Apply now and start your journey with Ribbon — where your growth is part of the plan.

The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position in all geographic locations is $42,000.00 - $46,000.00 annually. Actual compensation within the range will be determined based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to the candidate’s experience, skills and education. The compensation package also includes eligibility for an incentive plan and comprehensive benefits, subject to applicable requirements.

Please Note

'All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, on the basis of disability, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.'

US Citizens and all other parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply.

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This listing comes from Ribbon Communications's own careers site. Apply links go to the employer. Last checked 4 Oct 2026.