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Entry-Level Business Development {PR-1474144:NY}

Confidential Client•Software & Technology
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$81,001
New York, New York
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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 to Account Executive within 12 months, supported by comprehensive training, competitive compensation, and a high-performance culture focused on revenue growth and skill mastery.

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Description

About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Sales.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.


What You’ll Do

This is an entry-level Business Development role focused on building pipeline and booking qualified discovery meetings for senior sellers. You will:

  • Strategically research and prospect high-value leads using tools such as Salesforce, LinkedIn Navigator, and ZoomInfo.
  • Become a subject-matter resource on the product and industry to engage C-level and senior executive prospects.
  • Execute high-volume, multi-channel outreach (personalized cold calls, targeted email campaigns, and LinkedIn messaging).
  • Qualify prospects and consistently book discovery meetings for Senior Account Executives.
  • Follow internal sales processes, accept feedback, and participate in a structured training program to ramp quickly.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base Salary: $60,000 per year (provided in source posting).
  • First-Year On-Target Earnings (OTE): $75,000 – $80,000 (Base + Commission).
  • Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and generous 401(k) matching.
  • Flexible paid time off and performance-based incentives, including eligibility for annual recognition trips for top performers.
  • Modern tech stack and sales enablement resources provided.

Note: Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on factors including education, work experience, location, specific duties, and certifications.


Why This Role

This position is a launchpad for a sales career. Top performers typically progress into Account Executive or Sales Management roles within 12–18 months based on performance. If you want a clear promotion path, uncapped earnings potential, and direct exposure to enterprise prospects, this role is designed for you.


Qualifications

We value coachability, drive, and strong communication skills over years of experience. Required:

  • A 4-year Bachelor’s degree.
  • High drive and resilience; comfortable in a target-driven environment.
  • Coachable, proactive, and eager to learn.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication; able to engage with senior executives.
  • Strong time management and ability to work independently to hit daily/weekly activity goals.

Location & Employment Type

  • Job location: New York, NY (on-site / local to New York).
  • Employment type: Full-time.

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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.

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