Non-voice B2B Business Development Representative / Lead Generation Specialist

We’re looking for a motivated and results-driven Business Development Representative to help grow our sales pipeline and expand our customer base. As a BDR, you’ll be on the front lines of our sales efforts, identifying potential clients, generating leads, and nurturing opportunities to connect them with our solutions.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Proactively research and identify potential customers in target markets.
2. Reach out to prospects via emails, LinkedIn, and other communication channels.
3. Qualify leads to assess fit and interest, ensuring alignment with our services.
4. Schedule meetings or product demos between qualified leads and Sales Development Representatives.
5. Maintain accurate records of lead interactions and update CRM systems accordingly.
6. Collaborate with the marketing and sales teams to execute campaigns and optimize lead generation strategies.
7. Stay up-to-date on industry trends and our product/service offerings to effectively communicate value propositions.

Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 2 - 3 years of experience in sales, business development, or a similar role (entry-level candidates with strong communication skills and a hunger to learn are also encouraged to apply).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport quickly.
- Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and eager to exceed targets.
- Proficiency in extracting data from LinkedIn Sales Navigator and other professional networks
- Familiarity with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot, PipeDrive) is a plus.
- Comfortable with cold outreach and prospecting.

Who we are:
Acadium started with the belief that anyone, anywhere, should be able to get the skills and experience they need to start their career without barriers like price, schedule, or location getting in their way. Acadium gives anyone the tools, support, and mentorship they need to launch their dream career. Acadium is the only platform that provides real work experience, accessible to everyone. Acadium began in 2017 with a team of 3 co-founders: Richard Shaw, Marco Tundo, and Moe Abbas. Since then, they’ve attracted more than 120,000 student members and over 50,000 businesses to connect through the apprenticeship marketplace. Our team is growing and looking for people who are motivated, intelligent, and committed to making education accessible to join our team.

What we value:
Integrity - Be trustworthy in your actions
Care - Treat your teammates and our community as you would want to be treated
Curiosity - Ask questions. Always state your assumptions
Tenacity - Persevere when times are tough
Discipline - Be consistent in your actions
Ambition - Aspire to become better every day
Service -Serve your community to the best of your abilities.

Interested applicants may send updated CVs and LinkedIn URLs to jelly.saavedra@acadium.com

Email Subject: [Adjective that describes you] + Business Development Representative
**Note: Only applicants who submit their resumes and LinkedIn links to the above email will be evaluated.