Business Development Representative (Remote)

Pomelo • Chicago, IL

2d • Remote

About The Position

We’re looking for a hard-working and friendly Business Development Representative with fantastic interpersonal skills, relationship-building, and attention to detail. In this role, you will be responsible for prospecting, qualifying leads, and securing partnerships to close new partnerships. You will play a key role in building relationships with potential clients and generating new sales opportunities. This role is fully remote, but you must be based in the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• 1-3+ years of sales or business development experience
• Skilled in relationship-building, negotiation, and closing
• Excellent time management and follow-up skills
• Strong work ethic and professional demeanor

Responsibilities

• Identify, research, and reach out to potential customers, engaging with prospects to understand their needs and qualify them as potential customers
• Develop and execute personalized outreach strategies to connect with key decision-makers
• Maintain and update CRM records with lead activity, interactions, and progress
• Work closely with sales and marketing teams to align outreach efforts and optimize lead conversion
• Conduct follow-ups with prospects to nurture relationships and move them through the sales funnel
• Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activity, and customer pain points to tailor sales messaging effectively
• Perform ad hoc administrative, business operations, and special project tasks as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level