Founding Business Development Representative (BDR) - Marketplace

Perfect Venue • San Francisco, CA

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The company is looking for an entrepreneurial Business Development Representative (BDR) to launch their Marketplace team. This role combines sales, customer success, event planning, and marketing. The BDR will be the face of the company for new clients and inbound leads, ensuring successful event bookings through their marketplace. They will also be responsible for curating the marketplace to keep listings updated. This is an opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building relationships, and has a passion for events.

Requirements

• 1+ year of experience in outbound sales.
• Founder or entrepreneurial background.
• Experience planning events.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects at once in a fast-moving environment.
• Creative thinker with an eye for marketing and client experience.
• Passion for events, hospitality, and creating memorable experiences.

Responsibilities

• Grow Event Planner Bookings: Reach out to new potential clients to introduce them to Perfect Venue to book venues.
• Create and execute marketing initiatives that drive awareness and new business to the marketplace (ie events for event planners, social media, etc).
• Event Planner Success: Manage inbound inquiries and ensure prospective clients are guided through the booking process.
• Support clients in planning and executing events to ensure a seamless experience.
• Collaborate with venues to confirm details and resolve challenges.
• Build strong relationships with event planners to drive repeat business.
• Marketplace Curation: Ensure that Perfect Venue’s marketplace listings are up to date and accurate.
• Provide product recommendations to improve the marketplace experience.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation including meaningful equity you’ll actually be able to use
• Medical, vision, and dental with paid premiums for you, cost-sharing for dependents
• Flexible PTO & 401(k)
• Daily lunches when onsite
• Unlimited book budget
• Company laptop
• Complimentary One Medical membership for you and your family

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed