Business Development Executive - Boston
About The Position
The Best Bees Company is looking for a Business Development Representative in Boston to join their sales team and contribute to their mission of promoting pollinator health. This is a unique company focused on environmentalism, supporting scientific research in honeybee colonies across the US. Business developers directly support research and help grow pollinator populations through sales. They also play a role in rolling out new offerings, cultivating corporate accounts, and expanding the business in target markets. This inside sales role is responsible for the residential inbound sales process from inquiry to close, and also supports the corporate sales team by identifying, researching, and engaging prospective commercial clients. The position is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with people, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are interested in a career in professional sales. There is a clear path for growth into larger commercial sales opportunities and corporate account management.
Requirements
- 1–2 years of sales, customer success, hospitality, or business development experience
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Strong organizational and time management abilities
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneously
- Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred)
- Interest in sustainability, environmental science, or conservation is a plus
Responsibilities
- Respond promptly to inbound residential inquiries
- Conduct client consultations by phone and video
- Educate homeowners on Best Bees' programs and services
- Prepare and present proposals
- Manage follow-up activities through close
- Maintain accurate CRM records
- Meet or exceed monthly residential sales goals
- Research prospective corporate clients and target markets
- Build and maintain outbound prospect lists
- Execute outbound email and phone campaigns
- Schedule qualified discovery meetings for the corporate sales team
- Maintain prospect activity within the CRM
- Support marketing campaigns with outbound follow-up
- Maintain CRM accuracy
- Assist with reporting and pipeline management
- Support sales process improvements
- Collaborate with the Client Services and Account Management teams to ensure a seamless customer experience
Benefits
- Base Salary $55,000–$60,000
- Variable Compensation 8% commission
- OTE $80,000–$95,000
- Revenue Type Commission
- Residential sales closed 8%
- Corporate meetings that become qualified opportunities
- Annual bonus structure based on number of qualified booked meetings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
