US Business Development Representative

Lantern Ltd•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lantern is seeking a Business Development Representative (BDR) to join their team. This role is crucial for the company's go-to-market strategy, focusing on engaging potential clients, identifying their needs, and scheduling qualified discovery meetings. The BDR will be at the forefront of connecting with General Partners (GPs), Limited Partners (LPs), and administrators who are looking to move beyond spreadsheets and manual reporting. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape Lantern's US presence in a key private markets hub and provides a launchpad for significant career growth and influence.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a 4-year university
Sharp communicator who's confident across phone, email and LinkedIn, with messaging that's clear and compelling.
Self-starter who's proactive, persistent and comfortable managing their own outreach cadence to hit KPIs.
Excellent organization skills to manage multiple leads across stages and keep CRM records clean and accurate.
Passionate about private markets with an eagerness to learn fast.

Nice To Haves

+1 year experience in private markets preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Research and identify potential clients in the target market using internal tools and external platforms.
Run multi-channel outreach sequences (email, phone, LinkedIn) to engage and qualify prospects.
Build a deep understanding of Lantern's value proposition and communicate it with conviction.
Set up discovery meetings for Account Executives and build a robust pipeline.
Record and manage activity in the CRM, ensuring data integrity and accurate reporting.
Feed insights back to marketing and sales on campaign performance, lead quality, and industry trends.
Contribute to prospecting strategy, content ideas, and sales experimentation as the playbook is built.