Business Development Representative-Construction Technology
About The Position
We are looking for a motivated and driven Business Development Representative (BDR) to join a growing technology startup in Austin. This is an entry-level sales opportunity for someone who is eager to build a career in tech sales, highly coachable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. As a BDR, you will report to the VP of Sales and play an important role in building pipeline across the U.S. You will research target companies, identify key decision-makers, conduct outbound outreach, and schedule qualified meetings for Account Executives. This role is ideal for someone who is disciplined, organized, comfortable on the phone, and motivated by measurable goals and KPIs.
Requirements
- Takes direction well and actively applies feedback.
- Demonstrates a strong desire to learn about sales, technology, and the construction market.
- Positive attitude with a willingness to improve and develop professionally.
- Able to structure and prioritize your workday effectively.
- Can manage multiple prospects and follow-ups without losing track of details.
- Demonstrates a clear and consistent approach to managing daily tasks and activity.
- Willing and able to make a minimum of 75 outbound calls per day.
- Comfortable speaking with prospects who may have no prior relationship with the company.
- Persistent and confident when handling rejection and objections.
- Motivated by activity-based goals and sales KPIs.
- Able to maintain a high level of activity throughout the day.
- Comfortable managing a high volume of calls, emails, and LinkedIn messages.
- Takes ownership of their pipeline, follow-ups, and daily responsibilities.
- Reliable and consistent in meeting activity and performance expectations.
- 1–2 years of sales, customer-facing, business development, or startup experience preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Comfortable with cold outreach, especially over the phone.
- Highly organized with strong time-management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Salesforce, HubSpot, or another CRM preferred.
- Experience in the construction or technology industry is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Research target companies and identify the right contacts and decision-makers.
- Generate new business opportunities through cold calls, email, LinkedIn, and other outbound channels.
- Make a minimum of 75 outbound calls per day while maintaining consistent email and LinkedIn outreach.
- Qualify prospects and schedule qualified meetings for Account Executives.
- Clearly communicate the company's value proposition during initial prospect conversations.
- Maintain accurate and organized records in the CRM.
- Manage a high volume of daily calls, emails, and LinkedIn messages.
- Track daily, weekly, and monthly activity and performance against KPIs.
- Work closely with the sales team to improve outreach strategies and messaging.
- Continuously learn and apply coaching and feedback to improve sales performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
