Business Development Representative (BDR) – Education IT Services

525 TECHNOLOGIES•Atlanta, GA

5d•$60,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

525 Technologies is seeking a high-energy, self-motivated Business Development Representative (BDR) to support growth within schools, school districts, colleges, and universities. This role focuses on outbound prospecting, lead qualification, and setting discovery meetings for IT services and project-based solutions. This is a fast-paced, entrepreneurial role. Success requires initiative, persistence, and the ability to navigate structured, committee-based buying processes common in educational institutions.

Requirements

0–3 years of sales, business development, or customer-facing experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Comfortable making outbound calls
Able to manage multiple accounts and long timelines
Interest in technology and IT services

Nice To Haves

Experience selling to K–12, higher education, or public-sector organizations, including EdTech or education-focused solutions
Experience selling IT services or technology solutions, with the ability to quickly learn technical concepts
Proven ability to navigate committee-based, procurement-driven, and multi-stakeholder buying processes

Responsibilities

Prospect schools, districts, and higher-education institutions through outbound calls, emails, and LinkedIn outreach
Identify and qualify opportunities for IT services and technology projects
Navigate gatekeepers and identify appropriate decision-makers
Schedule discovery meetings for leadership and senior technical staff
Research accounts, funding cycles, and institutional priorities
Track outreach, activity, and results in CRM
Experiment with messaging and outreach approaches to improve engagement
Meet weekly activity and qualified meeting targets