Business Development Representative

Runwise•Boston, MA

6d•$100,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Runwise is looking for a Business Development Representative (BDR) to help our rapidly scaling and mission-driven sales team form even deeper relationships with the biggest names in Real Estate. About Runwise Runwise is a fast-growing climate tech company that helps buildings operate more efficiently by controlling key energy systems like heating and hot water. Our hardware and software are used in 10,000+ buildings across the U.S., reducing energy usage, lowering operating costs, and cutting carbon emissions at significant scale. Today, Runwise technology removes the equivalent of 100,000 cars’ worth of carbon emissions from the road each year. We are headquartered in New York City and have established markets in Boston, Chicago, the Great Lakes, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. As we continue to expand, our territory business is a major part of the company’s growth story. The Role This is not a ‘smile and dial’ role. We are looking for someone who can help us build and expand our presence in New England by creating pipeline, developing smart outbound strategies, and becoming deeply familiar with the local market. You will spend much of your time on outbound prospecting, but this role also includes a broader market-building element: identifying creative ways to generate opportunities, building relationships around the ecosystem, and helping us refine what works in the territory. This role is a strong fit for someone who likes autonomy, enjoys figuring things out, and wants the freedom to create results in the way that works best for them. We care deeply about outcomes. We are much less interested in forcing people into a rigid process. If you are someone who knows how to generate opportunities, build momentum in a market, and bring a thoughtful, tech-savvy approach to business development, we would love to hear from you.

Requirements

Experience in business development, sales, or a sales-adjacent role in SaaS, tech, or another B2B environment
Strong outbound prospecting skills and confidence reaching people through multiple channels
Comfort operating in a fast-moving, evolving environment where process is still being built
Ability to work independently, manage your time well, and take ownership of results
Strong communication skills and sound commercial instincts
Curiosity, resilience, and a willingness to test new ideas
Familiarity with CRM and sales engagement tools such as Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar platforms
A growth mindset and a genuinely proactive approach

Nice To Haves

Experience in proptech, climate tech, building systems, or adjacent industries
Familiarity with real estate ownership, property management, or facilities-related buyers
Experience building a new territory and helping shape local go-to-market strategy

Responsibilities

Own top-of-funnel pipeline generation across New England through cold calling, email, LinkedIn, and other outbound channels - cold calling is the primary driver of pipeline on this team (but open to you proving out a different approach)
Build and test creative outbound campaigns and market-development plays to expand our footprint beyond traditional prospecting
Develop relationships with prospective customers, local partners, associations, and installers who can accelerate our presence in the market
Represent Runwise at industry events and local groups relevant to the real estate and property management community
Become the internal expert on New England - key accounts, buyer dynamics, local trends, and what's working
Maintain strong pipeline hygiene and territory visibility in Salesforce and HubSpot