Empathy is on a mission to help families through life’s most challenging moments. Our award-winning product, powered by tech and driven by purpose, provides peace of mind by guiding families through all the tedious and time-consuming tasks associated with loss. With a combination of tech and human support, we enable families to focus on what truly matters and support them through the emotions that follow.
Our team is passionate, empathetic, and dedicated to providing world-class solutions to families in need. We work collaboratively to identify pain points and design elegant solutions that empower and support our users.
We’re looking for a Business Development Manager to help us break into and expand within complex enterprise, high-value organizations. In this role, you’ll be on the front lines of our sales motion—identifying strategic accounts, engaging senior stakeholders, and creating qualified opportunities for our sales team. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves thoughtful outreach, and wants to build a career in enterprise sales.
- At least 1-2 years of work experience in a sales development role, experience developing enterprise leads a HUGE plus
- Experience in a customer service and relationship-building role
- Experience in the benefits, wellness or healthcare or SaaS space
- Experience in a role that has required curiosity, as well as great conversation and expert listener skills in order to be successful
- Experience hitting goals both through personal contributions and through collaboration with others
- Track record of resilience and success (can be from business, sports, arts, hobbies, or anything that requires dedication and perseverance)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Apps, LinkedIn, Sales Engagement Platforms and CRMs (Salesforce)
- Intellectual curiosity (deeper, open-minded and creative thinking to solve problems)
- Well-organized and self-motivated behaviors and can thrive in environments with limited oversight or managerial intervention
- Ability to adapt in a hyper growth fast changing environment
Preferred
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
The salary for this position ranges between $70,000-$80,000 base salary with variable compensation based on goal attainment, plus equity and full benefits package. The exact compensation is decided based on many factors, including but not limited to: skills, qualifications, and geographic location.
To support our employees, we offer comprehensive benefits both in and out of the office. These include premium healthcare with options for $0 deductibles, comprehensive paid time off, and flexible parental leave. Our bereavement care includes premium access to the Empathy platform and support for employees and their families. We support financial wellness with a company-sponsored 401(k) plan and up to a 4% employer match, along with competitive stock options. With annual retreats, team lunches for our NYC office, and a remote employee stipend, we prioritize spending time together and investing in our people. We hope you will want to join our exceptional team!
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What We Do
Empathy is a leading technology company transforming the way people plan for and navigate life’s toughest moments. By combining cutting-edge innovation with compassion, Empathy provides unparalleled support for bereavement, estate management, legacy planning, and more.
Trusted by Fortune 500 companies and leading life insurers, Empathy serves over 40 million individuals across North America, setting a new standard for modern family care and workplace benefits.
Empathy’s mission is to make care as practical as it is compassionate—partnering with employers, insurers, and financial institutions to deliver scalable support that eases emotional burdens, simplifies complex logistics, and empowers families to move forward with clarity and resilience.
