What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Representative position at PartySlate?
Who We Are
PartySlate is the premier marketplace that connects people planning all types of events with venues and vendors. More than 3 million people used PartySlate for their weddings, galas, corporate events, and milestone celebrations in the last year. PartySlate continues to disrupt the 800 billion dollar events industry with innovative technology solutions for both people planning events and venues and vendors within the events industry. PartySlate is based in Chicago with talent spread out all across the country, and we are looking to grow our team with passionate, collaborative individuals.
About the Business Development Representative (BDR) Opportunity
We are currently seeking talented Business Development Representatives (BDR) to join our Sales team. As a BDR at PartySlate, your role will be to seek new business opportunities by contacting and developing relationships with potential customers. With thousands of untapped prospects, this is an incredible opportunity for entry-level sales candidates to get hands-on experience selling in the events industry and make a huge impact on growing our customer base.
Key Responsibilities
- Schedule 3-5 appointments daily for our Account Executives to connect with prospective clients.
- Reach out to leads through outbound cold calls, emails, and social to secure sales appointments.
- Become a PartySlate product expert, confidently sharing our platform's value with leads and prospects.
- Monitor and report progress against daily, weekly, and monthly sales goals, ensuring consistent performance.
- Utilize the CRM system (Hubspot) for all daily tasks.
- Provide exceptional sales and customer service to all potential clients.
- Stay informed about new products, services, pricing, and payment plans, keeping your approach fresh and relevant.
Skills & Qualifications
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
PartySlate is committed to creating a diverse and equitable environment for its employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
