Business Development Representative I

Business Development Representative (BDR)525 Technologies is seeking a motivated and results-driven Business Development Representative (BDR) to identify potential customers, generate new business opportunities, and schedule qualified meetings for the sales team. This position will focus on K–12 education and higher education.Key ResponsibilitiesResearch and identify prospective customers and key decision-makers.Conduct outbound calls, emails, and LinkedIn outreach to generate leads.Introduce potential customers to 525 Technologies' products and services.Identify customer needs, upcoming projects, and purchasing opportunities.Qualify leads and schedule meetings for the sales team.Maintain accurate prospect information and follow-up activities in HubSpot CRM.Build relationships with prospective customers through consistent follow-up.Collaborate with sales leadership to support business development goals.QualificationsPrevious experience in sales, business development, or customer service preferred.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Comfortable making cold calls and initiating conversations.Strong organizational, time-management, and follow-up skills.Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.Experience with HubSpot or other CRM systems preferred.Proficiency in Microsoft 365.Willingness to learn about technology products and services.About 525 Technologies525 Technologies provides IT support, structured cabling, security cameras, access control, audiovisual solutions, technology equipment, and professional services to educational institutions. Compensation: $40,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year 525 Technologies ownership comes from a technical and problem-solving background. The founding ideas and principles are centered around the understanding, helping, and supporting customers with technical needs. Years in the making, we finally launched on May 25, hence the "525". 525's goal is exceeding the needs of our customers. We do this by making their processes more efficient and cost-effective. Our solutions, products, and services are strategically designed to go above and beyond our mission statement, "Making technology simple".