Business Development Representative

athenahealth is dedicated to creating a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all. They are seeking Business Development Representatives to be the first point of contact in the sales process by responding to inbound sales inquiries for their services. This role serves as a starting point for a sales career at athenahealth, requiring strong communication skills and a positive attitude. Responsibilities Responding promptly to inbound sales inquiries from medical practices Promote athenahealth’s services through direct phone and email outreach, serving as the first touchpoint in moving sales inquiries into the sales pipeline Passing qualified and nurtured leads to Sales Executives Skills Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience Knowledge of sales and customer service principles and methods Strong written and verbal communication skills and a sound knowledge of telephone etiquette Exceptional organizational and time management skills Strong active listening skills Natural curiosity 6 months-1 year experience preferred but not required Benefits Commuter support Employee assistance programs Tuition assistance Employee resource groups Collaborative workspaces Flexibility Book clubs External speakers Hackathons Company Overview Athenahealth is a provider of medical practice automation and claims management software to medical groups and health systems. It was founded in 1997, and is headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship athenahealth has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 94 in 2025, 84 in 2024, 61 in 2023, 108 in 2022, 84 in 2021, 74 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.