Business Development Representative

EdSights•New York, NY

3d•Remote

About The Position

At EdSights, we're building the technology for higher education to understand what students are actually thinking and feeling, so they can act before small struggles become big problems. We call it Student Voice Intelligence: engaging students in real-time, AI-powered conversations, uncovering the real drivers of attrition, and delivering those insights to power student success and enrollment workflows. Today, we partner with 300+ colleges and universities across the country. We're backed by an $80M investment from JMI Equity and are in a phase of rapid execution and expansion. This is an opportunity to do meaningful, hands-on work at a high-growth startup tackling one of higher education's most urgent challenges: helping more students persist from enrollment through graduation. You’ll join a driven, thoughtful team that values ownership, moves quickly, and cares deeply about building products that make a measurable difference for students. “EdSights has perhaps the world’s most valuable data set on what college students need to navigate their academic lives.” - The Washington Post The Opportunity As a Business Development Representative (BDR) at EdSights, you’ll be on the front lines of our growth. You’ll own a territory, work closely with our Sales team, and play a critical role in bringing EdSights to new higher education partners. This role is ideal for someone who is ambitious, curious, and eager to build a high-impact career in sales. You’ll learn how institutions make buying decisions, experiment with outreach strategies, and directly influence our continued expansion as a fast-growing EdTech company.

Requirements

A strong desire to meet and exceed clear, measurable goals
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Consistency and resilience — you stay motivated through challenges and keep moving forward
A positive, open mindset with a genuine interest in learning and growth
Strong time management and organizational skills
A commitment to continuous improvement and professional development
Passion for making a real impact in education

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the higher education landscape
0–2 years of experience in B2B sales (preferred)

Responsibilities

Partner with Partnership Directors (AEs) to identify, map, and develop prospecting strategies within your territory
Conduct daily outbound outreach via phone, email, and social channels to set introductory meetings with prospective customers
Develop, test, and refine messaging and positioning to improve engagement and outcomes
Create and experiment with creative outreach approaches (e.g., tailored email sequences or campaigns) to build new relationships
Learn and understand each institution’s unique challenges, goals, and gaps
Develop strong industry knowledge and confidently communicate the value EdSights provides to higher education partners