Business Development Representative (Remote)

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6 Locations
Remote
Entry level
Information Technology • Software • Business Intelligence • Consulting
The Role
Outbound-focused Business Development Representative who identifies and qualifies business owners, initiates multi-channel outreach, builds relationships, schedules and confirms sales appointments, maintains CRM records, and manages a healthy sales pipeline to generate qualified opportunities for the sales team.
Summary Generated by Built In

We are looking for an energetic, confident, and highly driven Business Development Representative to join our growing team.

This role is perfect for someone who genuinely enjoys talking to people, building relationships, and creating opportunities. You'll spend your day connecting with business owners, generating new conversations, qualifying opportunities, and scheduling appointments for our leadership team.

This is not a customer support role.

This is not an order-taking position.

We're looking for someone who is proactive, competitive, and relentless in their pursuit of new business.

If rejection motivates you instead of discouraging you, you'll fit right in.


RequirementsKey ResponsibilitiesBusiness Development
  • Prospect and identify qualified business owners across multiple industries.
  • Initiate conversations through phone, email, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and other communication channels.
  • Build authentic relationships with prospective clients.
  • Consistently generate new business opportunities.
Appointment Setting
  • Qualify prospects through professional discovery conversations.
  • Schedule high-quality appointments for our sales team.
  • Confirm appointments and minimize cancellations or no-shows.
  • Maintain detailed notes and activity inside our CRM.
Relationship Management
  • Execute consistent follow-up with prospective clients.
  • Build long-term relationships through regular communication.
  • Stay top of mind with prospects until they are ready to move forward.
  • Ensure every opportunity receives timely and professional follow-up.
Pipeline Management
  • Maintain an organized sales pipeline.
  • Track outreach activities and follow-up tasks.
  • Keep CRM records accurate and up to date.
  • Collaborate closely with leadership to maximize conversion opportunities.
What Success Looks Like

Successful Business Development Representatives consistently:

  • Create new conversations every day.
  • Generate qualified appointments each week.
  • Follow up consistently without being reminded.
  • Build a healthy pipeline of opportunities.
  • Represent the company with professionalism and enthusiasm.
  • Help drive measurable revenue growth.
QualificationsRequired
  • Exceptional spoken and written English.
  • Professional communication skills with a neutral or easily understood accent.
  • Outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Comfortable speaking with executives and business owners.
  • Reliable high-speed internet.
  • Quiet home office with professional webcam and headset.
  • Available to work during U.S. business hours.
Preferred
  • Business development experience.
  • Appointment setting experience.
  • Sales experience.
  • CRM experience (HubSpot, Salesforce, GoHighLevel, or similar).
  • Experience working remotely.
  • Familiarity with home service businesses is a plus.
Who We're Looking For

We're not looking for someone with the most experience.

We're looking for someone with the most drive.

The ideal candidate is:

  • Naturally outgoing and confident.
  • An exceptional conversationalist.
  • Comfortable talking to strangers.
  • Highly competitive.
  • Relentless with follow-up.
  • Self-motivated and disciplined.
  • Coachable and eager to improve.
  • Organized and detail-oriented.
  • Resilient in the face of rejection.
  • Committed to achieving goals.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who refuses to accept "no" as the end of the conversation and understands that persistence, professionalism, and consistency create opportunities.

Why Join Virtual Assist?
  • Fully remote position.
  • Long-term career growth.
  • Ongoing sales and business development training.
  • Work directly with successful entrepreneurs throughout the United States.
  • High-performance, entrepreneurial culture.
  • Opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing company.
Our Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone with what many people call "the gift of gab."

Someone who can strike up a conversation with anyone, build trust quickly, and keep relationships moving forward.

You're energized by meeting new people.

You enjoy networking.

You aren't afraid of hearing "no."

You understand that business development is a numbers game, and you're willing to put in the work every single day.

If you're driven, competitive, resilient, and passionate about creating opportunities, we'd love to meet you.


BenefitsCompensation
  • Competitive base compensation.
  • Performance-based bonuses.
  • Appointment bonuses.
  • Opportunities for advancement into senior sales and leadership roles.

Skills Required

  • Exceptional spoken and written English.
  • Professional communication skills with a neutral or easily understood accent.
  • Outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Comfortable speaking with executives and business owners.
  • Reliable high-speed internet.
  • Quiet home office with professional webcam and headset.
  • Available to work during U.S. business hours.
  • Business development experience.
  • Appointment setting experience.
  • Sales experience.
  • CRM experience (HubSpot, Salesforce, GoHighLevel, or similar).
  • Experience working remotely.
  • Familiarity with home service businesses.
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The Company
HQ: Pittsburgh, PA
11 Employees

What We Do

At Virtual Assist, we help business owners, financial advisors, and enterprises scale efficiently by providing highly skilled, cost-effective virtual assistants from the Philippines starting as low as $5 per hour. Our mission is simple: save you time and money by matching you with top-tier remote talent, allowing you to focus on high-value, revenue-generating activities. Why Choose Virtual Assist? ✅ Affordable & Scalable – Cut overhead costs without sacrificing quality. ✅ Pre-Vetted Talent – Hire experienced VAs skilled in admin tasks, CRM management, marketing, customer support, and more. ✅ Seamless Integration – Our VAs work within your existing systems, from HubSpot and Salesforce to QuickBooks and beyond. ✅ AI + Automation Ready – We help businesses implement AI alongside virtual assistants for maximum efficiency and growth. Who We Serve We specialize in helping: 📌 Financial Advisors & Investment Firms – Free up time for client relationships and compliance. 📌 Small to Mid-Sized Businesses – Scale operations without increasing overhead. 📌 Enterprise-Level Companies – Custom workforce solutions for cost-effective outsourcing. 💡 Looking to streamline your operations and boost productivity? Let’s talk! Connect with us today. https://calendly.com/logan-virtual-assist/30min

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