EdSights
higher education
BusinessDevelopmentRepresentative
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“Business Development Representative at EdSights. Skills: Business Development, Sales, Outreach, Communication. Partner with Partnership Directors (AEs) to identify, map, and develop prospecting strategies within your territory. Conduct daily outbound outreach via phone, email, and social channels to set introductory meetings with prospective customers”
What You'll Achieve.
meet and exceed clear, measurable goals; directly influence our continued expansion as a fast-growing EdTech company; help colleges and universities better support students through AI-driven insights, real-time engagement, and student-centered technology
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
A desire to meet and exceed clear, measurable goals, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Consistency and resilience — you stay motivated through challenges and keep moving forward, A positive, open mindset with a genuine interest in learning and growth, time management and organizational skills, A commitment to continuous improvement and professional development, Passion for making a real impact in education
Nice to Have
Familiarity with the higher education landscape, 0–2 years of experience in B2B sales (preferred)
What You'll Do.
Partner with Partnership Directors (AEs) to identify
and develop prospecting strategies within your territory
Conduct daily outbound outreach via phone
and social channels to set introductory meetings with prospective customers
and refine messaging and positioning to improve engagement and outcomes
Create and experiment with creative outreach approaches (e. g.
tailored email sequences or campaigns) to build new relationships
Learn and understand each institution’s unique challenges
Develop industry knowledge and confidently communicate the value EdSights provides to higher education partners
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
work closely with our Sales team
Communication Scope
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Full Job Description
At EdSights, we're building the technology for higher education to understand what students are actually thinking and feeling, so they can act before small struggles become big problems. We call it Student Voice Intelligence: engaging students in real-time, AI-powered conversations, uncovering the real drivers of attrition, and delivering those insights to power student success and enrollment workflows. Today, we partner with 300+ colleges and universities across the country. We're backed by an $80M investment https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250925255277/en/EdSights-Raises-%2480M-to-Lead-the-Next-Era-of-Student-Engagement-and-Retention-Software-in-Higher-Education from JMI Equity and are in a phase of rapid execution and expansion. This is an opportunity to do meaningful, hands-on work at a high-growth startup https://www.inc.com/profile/edsights tackling one of higher education's most urgent challenges: helping more students persist from enrollment through graduation. You’ll join a driven, thoughtful team that values ownership, moves quickly, and cares deeply about building products that make a measurable difference for students. “EdSights has perhaps the world’s most valuable data set on what college students need to navigate their academic lives.” - The Washington Post The Opportunity As a Business Development Representative (BDR) at EdSights, you’ll be on the front lines of our growth. You’ll own a territory, work closely with our Sales team, and play a critical role in bringing EdSights to new higher education partners. This role is ideal for someone who is ambitious, curious, and eager to build a high-impact career in sales. You’ll learn how institutions make buying decisions, experiment with outreach strategies, and directly influence our continued expansion as a fast-growing EdTech company. What you’ll do - Partner with Partnership Directors (AEs) to identify, map, and develop prospecting strategies within your territory - Conduct daily outbound out
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