Business Development Representative

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Training & development

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.

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.