Entry-Level BDR: AI, Robotics & Emerging Tech

Pace Engineering Recruiters; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + uncapped commission

Health coverage

401K match

Structured sales training and ongoing

Job summary

PACE Engineering Recruiters is seeking a Business Development Representative (BDR) who will identify high-growth AI, robotics, HPC, energy, and defense technology companies and uncover hiring needs.

This outbound sales role involves researching prospects, connecting with founders and engineering leaders, and building relationships that convert into active searches. Entry-level candidates who are curious, coachable, and motivated will grow in technology sales.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any field.
• 0–3 years of experience; sales or BD experience a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Curious about AI, robotics, engineering, and emerging technology.
• Competitive, persistent, coachable, and outbound prospecting-ready.
• Motivated to build a long-term career in sales, business development, or account management.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research high-growth companies across AI, robotics, HPC, energy, and defense technology
• Conduct outbound prospecting through email, LinkedIn, and cold calls
• Connect with founders, executives, and engineering leaders to uncover hiring needs
• Build relationships, qualify prospects, and manage opportunities in PACE's CRM
• Partner with recruiting teams to turn new business opportunities into active searches
• Develop expertise in emerging technologies and technical markets

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Outbound prospecting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

PACE Engineering Recruiters is seeking a Business Development Representative (BDR) who will identify high-growth AI, robotics, HPC, energy, and defense technology companies and uncover hiring needs.

This outbound sales role involves researching prospects, connecting with founders and engineering leaders, and building relationships that convert into active searches. Entry-level candidates who are curious, coachable, and motivated will grow in technology sales.