Business Development Representative Job at Discovery Education, Charlotte, NC

  • Discovery Education
  • Charlotte, NC

Job Description

We are looking for a highly skilled Business Development Representative (BDR) focused on K–12 to support our sales and outreach initiatives. As a key point of contact between school leaders and our platform, you will engage prospective customers through either inbound or outbound channels, introduce our solutions to schools and districts, identify decision-makers, and set up qualified meetings for our Partnership Managers. Depending on business needs and team assignments, BDRs may focus on inbound lead management or outbound prospecting efforts. This role is high visibility, collaborates frequently with cross-functional teams, and is client-facing. It is an entry-level opportunity ideal for someone looking to break into EdTech sales, with the training and support to build a strong foundation in education-focused business development.  In This Role You Will:  Outreach and Engagement  Manage assigned inbound leads or conduct outbound outreach to K–12 administrators, educators, and district leaders via email, phone, and social media  Educate prospects on how our tools support teachers and improve student learning  Lead Qualification and Meeting Setup  Qualify inbound leads or outbound prospects based on school or district needs, decision-making structure, and timeline  Schedule high-quality meetings for Account Executives and manage follow-ups  Meet productivity and pipeline generation goals aligned to assigned responsibilities CRM and Collaboration  Track activity, outreach, and results in our CRM (e.g., HubSpot or Salesforce)  Collaborate with marketing on campaign feedback and outreach strategy  Industry Knowledge  Stay up to date on K–12 trends and challenges, including funding cycles and academic goals  Core Competencies for Success:  Passion for education and driven by purpose  Ability to effectively engage prospective customers through assigned inbound or outbound business development activities Willingness to cold-call or send cold emails, seeing "no" as the start of a conversation  Organizational skills and coachability  Eagerness to grow in a fast-paced environment  Clear and respectful communication with educators and peers  Credentials and Experience:  Experience working in or with K–12 schools (e.g., tutoring, admin, nonprofit, Teach for America) preferred  Familiarity with the education buying cycle or how school districts make decisions  Previous experience using CRM or sales engagement tools (not required—training provided  Valid driver’s license  Legal right to work in the United States  This role is designed to be hybrid in Charlotte, NC. The hiring range for this position is between $24.00 - $26.18 an hour, however, hourly pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Additionally, this position is eligible for a Variable Target.PayTypeHourlyHiringMinRate24HiringMaxRate26.18

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