International Business Development Representative
About The Position
As Fora expands globally, we’re hiring an International Business Development Representative (BDR) to drive advisor acquisition in new markets. This is a high-ownership, customer-facing role at the intersection of sales, growth, and international operations. Reporting to the Head of International Markets, you’ll be an early member of the Business & International Operations (BIO) team, helping shape how Fora onboards advisors outside the U.S. You’ll build region-specific sales motions, support scalable workflows, and serve as a primary point of contact for international prospects. This is a remote-optional role with travel to New York City 1–2 times per year.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in a sales-focused role (e.g., business development, sales development, account executive, partnerships, or growth)
- Proven ability to book meetings through cold outbound outreach (email, phone, LinkedIn)
- Fluency in English and at least one additional language
- Ability to work European hours
- Experience selling into international markets (e.g., EMEA, APAC, LATAM)
- Strong communication skills and comfort leading sales calls and webinars
- Analytical, process-oriented mindset with experience tracking funnel metrics
- Proficiency with HubSpot or similar CRM and comfort using AI tools to increase efficiency
- Entrepreneurial, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment
Nice To Haves
- Fluency in multiple languages.
- Experience living, studying, or working internationally (outside of the United States).
- Familiarity with support tools such as Intercom or WhatsApp for Business.
- Background in a startup, student venture, or international business environment.
- Exposure to AI, automation, or systems-building projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead inbound and outbound sales efforts to recruit new international Fora advisors
- Qualify international leads and convert them into active advisors
- Own and continuously improve the international advisor sales funnel in HubSpot, including follow-ups and conversion tracking
- Host sales calls, onboarding webinars, and informational sessions for prospective advisors
- Help design and localize the international acquisition journey, building workflows to support advisor growth across regions
- Build and manage international-facing tools and channels (e.g., HubSpot workflows, WhatsApp for Business, Intercom)
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce manual work, and improve the advisor experience
- Use AI tools to improve sales efficiency, lead qualification, follow-ups, and internal workflows
- Build or contribute to playbooks, scripts, and automation that increase productivity across international operations
- Partner with internal teams to test and deploy AI-driven solutions that support advisor growth at scale
- Work closely with Business Development, Support, Product, and Marketing to align international market needs with company strategy
- Act as a voice of the international advisor, sharing insights to inform product and operational decisions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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