Business Development Representative (Entry-Level)

Partner / Business Development Representative The Partner Development organization develops innovative sales and marketing strategies to generate new business opportunities for EAB and Seramount. As a key team member, the Partner Development Representative (PDR) initiates relationships with prospective partners and optimizes team interactions. PDRs identify executives who may benefit from EAB or Seramount products and services, leverage resources to connect with qualified leads, and schedule meetings for Partner Development Executives (PDEs) to advance those prospective relationships. PDRs acquire insight into the education industry and/or corporate workplace best practices while refining their commercial outreach skills. This role is based in Washington, D.C. or Richmond, VA. Primary Responsibilities Schedule sales meetings for PDEs to meet with prospective partners, working towards weekly, monthly, and quarterly goals. Leverage all available resources – such as Salesforce, external sources (e.g., social media, news alerts), and predictive modeling tools – to strategically identify and contact qualified executives and organizations. Communicate with current and prospective partners via cold calling, email, and social media. Create and execute strategic outreach plans to support new business acquisition goals. Follow up with inbound leads within designated time periods. Maintain and update prospect records in Salesforce; update Salesforce with relevant research and scheduling information. Participate in regular PDR training and coaching sessions to hone demand generation skills. Attend Partner Development organization team meetings and territory strategy sessions. Learn EAB and EAB Seramount product content and research. Complete additional product‑specific responsibilities as needed (e.g., creating proposals and RFPs, booking contracts). Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree with excellent academic record. Strong oral and written communication skills. Goal‑oriented nature. Proven experience managing multiple, competing priorities. Must possess at least three of the following: Sales or fundraising experience. Customer service experience. Experience working in a team environment. Experience in an office setting. Leadership experience. Ideal Qualifications Proven ability to meet or exceed a quantitative goal. Ability to effectively communicate and persuade by email and phone with executives. Demonstrates poise, maturity, and resilience with internal and external audiences. Experience with Salesforce. Commitment to embracing a continual learning environment and contributing to a dynamic and welcoming culture of fairness, authenticity, and belonging in support of EAB’s mission, values, and aspiration. Compensation The compensation package for this role includes a starting salary (base) range of $42,000–$46,000 per year plus eligibility for variable compensation. The anticipated on‑target earnings are $52,000–$59,000 at or above target levels of performance against commercial goals in a full and typical fiscal year. Actual salary varies due to factors that may include but are not limited to relevant experience, skills, and location. At EAB, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the starting salary range for their role. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; dependents and domestic partners eligible. 20+ days of PTO annually, in addition to paid firm and floating holidays. Daytime leave policy for community service and flextime for fitness activities (up to 10 hours per month each). 401(k) retirement savings plan with annual discretionary company matching contribution. Health savings account, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account, and pre‑tax commuter plans. Employee assistance program with counseling services and resources available to all employees and immediate family. Wellness programs including gym discounts, incentives to promote healthy living, and family access to the leading app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation. Fertility treatment coverage and adoption or surrogacy assistance. Paid parental leave with phase back to work program for birthing and non‑birthing parents. Access to milk shipping service to support nursing employees during business travel. Discounted pet health insurance coverage for dog and cat family members. Company‑provided life, AD&D, and disability insurance. Financial wellness resources and membership in a robust employee discount program. Access to employee resource groups, merit‑based advancement, and dynamic professional growth opportunities. This opening is not eligible for visa sponsorship at this time; EAB will thus consider candidates who possess U.S. work authorization that does not require employment‑based visa sponsorship now or in the future. At EAB, we believe that to fulfill our mission to “make education smarter and our communities stronger” we need team members who bring a diversity of perspectives to the table and are committed to fostering a workplace where each team member is valued, respected and heard. To that end, EAB is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we make employment decisions on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. We don’t discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. #J-18808-Ljbffr