Business Development Representative

Who We Are: Apex Assembly connects the world’s leading technology decision-makers with top-tier solution providers through executive events across North America. Our high-growth environment is built for ambitious individuals who thrive on competition, accountability, and driving results. Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Training & development The Role: We’re looking for a driven, high-energy Business Development Representative to join our growing sales team in our NYC office. As a BDR, you will be on the front lines of Apex’s revenue growth, generating qualified leads, booking meetings, and fueling the success of our events and partnerships. This role is designed for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment, is naturally competitive, and enjoys working towards clear goals. We are looking for a start date of 01/12/2026. What You’ll Do: Take ownership of outbound prospecting — calls, emails, LinkedIn — and drive results Build relationships fast with tech companies that align with Apex’s event strategy Get in front of decision-makers and secure qualified meetings for senior sales leaders Take pride in hitting — and exceeding — your outreach and meeting targets Keep your pipeline organized and your activity sharp in Salesforce Help shape our messaging — your voice and ideas matter here Stay sharp on trends so your conversations sound confident and relevant Be a key part of a fast-paced, energetic, success-driven team This is an independent contributor role. Coordination with internal teams is required. What We’re Looking For: Outgoing, competitive personality — you love meeting new people and winning them over Strong communicator — comfortable talking to executives and holding your ground Self-starter — you want freedom to run your own day, with clear goals to chase Resilient — rejection doesn’t faze you, you bounce back fast High energy — you thrive in environments with pace and momentum Coachable — you want to get better and aren’t afraid of feedback Comfortable making a lot of calls and driving conversations — the phone is your friend Familiar with CRM tools (Salesforce is a plus) and LinkedIn Sales Navigator Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred Previous sales or lead generation experience is a plus — but attitude matters most Why Apex Assembly: High-energy, competitive sales culture with clear growth paths Comprehensive training to sharpen your sales skills Opportunity to work directly with senior leaders and decision-makers in the tech space Competitive compensation with uncapped earning potential Be part of a company rapidly scaling and making an impact Physical demands: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer During travel, we require light lifting of promotional materials or event supplies Travel required: Travel required. Any travel related to events will be discussed in advance and covered by the company (flight and hotel). Less than 10% to begin and may increase over time to 15% Required education and experience: Associates and Bachelor’s degrees or equivalent experience Excellent verbal and written communication skills Preferred education and experience: Previous experience in sales, business development, or lead generation Familiarity with CRM tools and email outreach platforms Additional eligibility requirements: Ability to work standard hours (Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST) Ability to reliably commute to 10174 at least 4 times a week. Eligible to work in the United States Work authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States Affirmative Action/EEO statement: Apex Assembly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Flexible work from home options available. #J-18808-Ljbffr