Entry-Level Business Development {PR-1474144:NY} (New York)
This entry-level Business Development Representative role in New York offers a launchpad into enterprise sales by engaging Fortune 500 executives and building a robust sales pipeline through multi-channel outreach. The position emphasizes rapid career progression, high-performance culture, and mastery of sales fundamentals using modern tools, with a clear path to Account Executive within 12-18 months.
About Careertakes
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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
As an Entry-Level Business Development professional (BDR) at Confidential Client you will accelerate pipeline growth by engaging high-value targets and booking qualified meetings for senior sellers.
- Build the foundation: research and prospect enterprise leads to create a robust pipeline using tools such as Salesforce, LinkedIn Navigator, and ZoomInfo.
- Lead with insight: develop strong knowledge of the offering to surface executive-level pain points and business impact.
- Multi-channel outreach: run high-volume, personalized cold calls, strategic emails, and targeted LinkedIn messaging.
- Drive revenue: consistently book qualified discovery meetings for Senior Account Executives and help the team hit revenue goals.
- Continuous improvement: follow a structured training program, accept coaching, and iterate on messaging and process.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $60,000 per year (listed to comply with local pay transparency rules).
- First-year OTE (on-target earnings): $75,000 – $80,000 (base + commission).
- Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision.
- Retirement: Generous 401(k) matching.
- Incentives: Competitive bonus schemes and eligibility for top-performer rewards (e.g., President’s Club).
- Time off: Flexible paid time off (PTO) and a culture that supports work-life balance.
- Tools & training: Modern tech stack and formal sales training to support rapid career progression.
Career Path
This role is designed as a launchpad — top performers commonly advance to Account Executive or Sales Management roles within 12–18 months based on performance.
Qualifications
We prioritize coachability, drive, and communication over years of experience.
- Bachelor’s degree (4‑year) required.
- High drive & resilience: thrive in a target-driven environment and pursue continuous improvement.
- Coachable & proactive: quickly learn, act on feedback, and own your development.
- Strong communicator: confident written and verbal skills; able to engage with C‑level executives.
- Self-starter: proven ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet daily/weekly activity goals.
Location & Employment Type
- Location: Manhattan, NY (onsite / hybrid as required by Confidential Client).
- Employment type: Full-time.
Reasonable Accommodation
Confidential Client and Careertakes are committed to accessible hiring. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview, please contact Careertakes at support@careertakes.ai.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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