Business Development Representative

Apex Assembly; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Training & development

Job summary

Apex Assembly in New York City is seeking a driven, high-energy Business Development Representative to join our growing sales team. 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Previous sales or lead generation experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with CRM tools and email outreach platforms.
• Outward-facing role with executive-level interaction.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Hit and exceed outreach and meeting targets.
• Keep your pipeline organized and your activity sharp in Salesforce.
• Help shape our messaging with your voice and ideas.
• Stay sharp on trends to keep conversations confident and relevant.
• Be part of a fast-paced, energetic, success-driven team.
• This is an independent contributor role with coordination with internal teams.

Skills

Outgoing personality

Strong communicator

Self-starter

Resilient

High energy

Coachable

Phone prospecting

CRM familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Associates degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Salesforce

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Job description

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.

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.