Inside Sales & Business Development Representative – Wedding & Event Industry
Remote (to start with, will move to office when it is necessary)
Start Date: Early to Mid-May

Are you a sales-driven professional with a passion for weddings and events? Do you thrive in a fast-paced startup environment? We’re launching an exciting new online platform designed to connect couples with top-tier wedding and event vendors and we need ambitious Business Development Representatives (BDRs) to help us grow!

Job Summary:

As a BDR, you will play a key role in generating new business opportunities, building relationships with wedding and event vendors, and qualifying leads. You’ll prospect, nurture, and convert leads into engaged clients, setting the stage for our sales team to close deals.

Key Responsibilities:
- Identify and research potential clients through cold calls, emails, LinkedIn, and networking.

- Conduct outbound prospecting to generate leads and schedule meetings for sales representatives.

- Qualify leads by understanding their business needs and potential fit with our platform.

- Maintain and track prospects in a CRM system, ensuring an organized pipeline.

- Develop outreach strategies in collaboration with the sales and marketing teams.

- Follow up and nurture relationships to move leads through the sales funnel.

- Meet or exceed sales goals for lead generation and conversions.

- Stay updated on industry trends, competitors, and market conditions to refine sales strategies.

What We’re Looking For:

- Proven experience in inside or outside sales (B2B sales preferred).

- Experience working remotely/from home (WFH) with a track record of hitting quotas.

- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Bonus: Background in the wedding or event industry is a huge plus.

- Marketing experience is a plus but not required.

- Familiarity with CRM tools (Salesforce, HubSpot, etc.) is a plus.

- Highly self-motivated, persistent, and eager to grow within a startup environment.

Perks & Benefits:

- Competitive hourly pay ($20-$22/hr) + commission—your hard work pays off.

- Remote work to start, with potential for hybrid or in-person as we grow.

- Ground-floor opportunity at an exciting startup in the wedding tech space.

- Career growth potential in a rapidly expanding company.

If you’re ready to be part of something big and help shape the future of the wedding industry, apply today!

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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