Business Development Representative

People Architects is partnering with a growing B2B services company to hire a Business Development Representative who will help create new business opportunities by opening doors with HR and business leaders. If you're competitive, enjoy talking to people, aren't afraid to hear "no," and want to build a career where your effort directly impacts your success, keep reading.

Responsibilities

• Proactively make outbound calls to HR leaders and business decision-makers to introduce the company's services.
• Build relationships and generate interest through professional, engaging conversations.
• Qualify prospective clients and schedule meetings for the leadership team.
• Manage a targeted prospect list while maintaining accurate records in the CRM.
• Follow up consistently with prospects through phone, email, and other outreach methods.
• Meet and exceed daily, weekly, and monthly activity goals.
• Collaborate with leadership to refine messaging and identify new business opportunities.
• Continuously learn and improve your sales, communication, and prospecting skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, but equivalent experience will be considered.
• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• 0–3 years of experience in sales, customer service, recruiting, hospitality, retail, fundraising, business development, or another customer-facing role.
• Comfortable making outbound calls and initiating conversations with new people.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude with the resilience to handle rejection and remain motivated.
• Highly organized with strong follow-through and attention to detail.
• Coachable, curious, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and desire to grow professionally.
• Experience using CRM systems or sales technology is a plus but not required.

Why Join?

• Join a growing, entrepreneurial company where your contributions make a real impact.
• Receive coaching and mentorship from experienced business leaders.
• Develop highly transferable sales and business development skills.
• Work with modern sales tools and targeted prospect lists.
• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives.
• Clear opportunities for professional growth as the company continues to expand.

If you're looking for a place where your work ethic, resilience, and drive matter more than years of experience, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. People Architects and our clients are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Applicants for employment with any of People Architects, clients will ever be asked to provide money (even if reimbursable) as part of the job application or hiring process.
*no external agencies/3rd parties.

The role is full-time and based in the Cleveland office five days per week. Compensation includes a $45,000.00 - 50,000 base salary with the ability to earn uncapped commission.