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Senior Business Development Representative

Unibuddy

Unibuddy

Sales & Business Development
New City, NY, USA
Posted on Jan 12, 2025
Commercial · New York City Campus · Hybrid Remote

Senior Business Development Representative

We need a dynamic, motivated and results-driven Senior BDR to join us as we grow our sales team. This role will be in our BDR hub in NYC. The most qualified candidates will be those who are currently a BDR, looking for a step up. In this role, not only will you personally drive generation of Sales Accepted Opportunities, you will support our other BDRs to be their best every day as well.


Key Responsibilities

Individual Performance:

  • Generate and qualify leads through outbound prospecting (calls, emails, and any other form of proven medium that appeals to and effectively reaches our customers - colleges and universities across the USA.)

  • Conduct product demonstrations and presentations to prospective clients.

  • Achieve a personal monthly and quarterly quota

Leadership & Coaching:

  • Provide daily guidance, support, and feedback to improve their prospecting, qualification, and communication skills.

  • Conduct regular one-on-one meetings and team training sessions as needed to drive performance and grow careers.

Sales Strategy & Execution:

  • Collaborate with the sales leadership to develop and implement effective outbound sales strategies.

  • Identify and target key decision-makers within universities and higher education institutions.

  • Develop and refine sales scripts, email templates, and other sales collateral.

  • Stay up-to-date on industry trends and competitor activities.

Collaboration & Communication:

  • Work closely with the marketing team to align on lead generation campaigns and messaging.

  • Collaborate with the sales team to ensure a smooth transition of qualified leads.

  • Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.


Qualifications

  • Proven Success: A minimum of 1 year experience as a successful BDR in a SaaS environment, with a demonstrated track record of exceeding targets.

  • Leadership Potential: Strong leadership qualities, including the ability to motivate, coach, and inspire a team, and a real thirst for developing leadership and management skills over time. A coaching-first mentality is essential.

  • Excellent Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to; create different go-to-market outreach strategies, build rapport and present effectively.

  • Tech Savvy: Proficiency in using CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and other sales enablement tools.

  • Growth Mindset: A passion for continuous learning and development, both personally and for your team. A strong desire to be a full cycle sales executive after a successful year as a Sr. BDR


About us

We’ve grown at an incredibly fast pace since our launch in 2017. We’re the trusted student-recruitment partner to 600 higher ed institutions in 35 countries worldwide. Including Boston University, University of Southern California, NYU, University of Arizona, University of Calgary, and University of Alberta.

We’ve raised over $33M from top-tier investors, and we’re on course to achieve our mission of empowering 10 million students to make the right choices in their higher ed journey.


What’s on offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Hybrid working arrangement. Our team meets 2 days a week in a WeWork in Manhattan, NYC.
  • 25 days of PTO plus national holidays.
  • One special day of your choice (birthday, engagement, wedding) off per year, additional days off based on tenure and 4 additional days at the end of the year for a company-wide shutdown!
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
  • Health insurance for you, and contributions for your family. Dental and vision optional.
  • 401(K) matched 6%.
  • Life Insurance

Are you ready to become a buddy? Apply now.

Great! Please send a CV and showcase your motivations.

Not quite ready to apply or have some questions? Then you can get in touch with the talent team at becomeabuddy@unibuddy.com

Department
Commercial
Locations
New York City Campus
Remote status
Hybrid Remote
Employment type
Full-time
Contact Victoria Clark People Operations Advisor – People Experience

About Unibuddy

Unibuddy is reimagining how higher ed does recruitment.

We help higher education institutions position themselves as an attractive choice, authentically engaging students and simplifying their recruitment process. All in one platform. Over 1 million students have used our tools to make the right choice about their higher education journey.

Founded in 2017
Co-workers 75
Commercial · New York City Campus · Hybrid Remote

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