Part-Time Business Development Representative (BDR)

DQ Pursuit, Inc.; Salem (MA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule with remote day

On-site Salem, MA office

Training on AI Lead Finder

Job summary

DQ Pursuit, Inc. in Salem, MA is hiring a Part-Time Business Development Representative to identify potential customers and initiate conversations.

This entry-level role supports the marketing and operations team with training provided on AI tools and outreach processes. You will research and reach out to prospects, qualify leads, and schedule meetings for account executives while logging activity in the CRM.

Qualifications

• Recent college graduate or up to 2 years in sales, business development, recruiting, or similar.
• Comfortable researching and contacting people via LinkedIn and online sources.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willing to learn new AI-based tools and join a hybrid office in Salem, MA.

Responsibilities

• Find and research potential customers using AI Lead Finder and run regional outreach campaigns.
• Identify decision-makers like data leaders and finance executives on LinkedIn and other sources.
• Reach out via LinkedIn, email, social media, and phone to generate interest.
• Qualify leads by fit, authority, and contact details; set meetings for account executives.
• Log leads and activities in CRM; track progress and outcomes for the team.
• Refine messaging and targeting with the team; meet weekly activity and pipeline goals.
• Book product demos and coordinate with account executives.

Skills

Lead generation

Outbound prospecting

LinkedIn prospecting

Cold outreach

Lead qualification

Appointment setting

Written communication

Verbal communication

CRM tools

Organization

Self-motivation

AI tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, or related field

Tools

CRM tools (HubSpot/Salesforce)

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Job description

Part-Time Business Development Representative (BDR)

Salem, Massachusetts Part-time Hybrid Entry-level 25 hours/week

Job Summary

We’re hiring a part-time Business Development Representative to find new customers and start conversations with them. This is a top-of-funnel role. You’ll use our AI Lead Finder, LinkedIn, and other online sources to identify prospects, reach out, qualify their interest, and book meetings for our account executives.This is an entry-level, 3-month contract-to-hire role reporting to our Marketing & Business Operations Specialist. We provide full training on our tools and process. We’re looking for someone motivated, curious, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Use DQ Pursuit's AI Lead Finder to find and research potential customers and run outreach campaigns by region
• Search LinkedIn and other online sources to identify decision-makers, such as Chief Data Officers, data governance leaders, and finance executives
• Reach out to prospects through LinkedIn, email, social media, and phone
• Qualify leads by confirming the contact details are current, the company is a good fit, and the person has a say in the buying decision
• Book meetings and product demos for our account executives
• Log every lead, touchpoint, and outcome in our CRM so the team can see where each prospect stands
• Work with the team to improve messaging, targeting, and outreach
• Meet weekly activity and pipeline goals

Required Qualifications

• Recent college graduate, or up to 2 years of experience in sales, business development, recruiting or headhunting, lead generation, or a similar role
• Comfortable using LinkedIn and other online platforms to research and contact people
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Organized, self-motivated, and comfortable working toward outreach goals
• Willing to learn new tools, including AI-based software
• Lives in or near Salem, MA, or can reliably commute to our office 4 days a week
• Available for 25 hours per week
• Authorized to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with a CRM (Customer Relationship Management) tool such as HubSpot or Salesforce
• Experience with LinkedIn Sales Navigator
• Experience selling software to businesses

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Recent college graduates are encouraged to apply.

Skills

Lead generation, Outbound prospecting, LinkedIn prospecting, Cold outreach, Lead qualification, Appointment setting, Written communication, Verbal communication, CRM tools, Organization, Self-motivation, AI tools

Work Schedule

Part-time, 25 hours per week (about 5 hours a day, Monday to Friday)4 days per week on-site at our Salem, MA office1 day per week remote

• Bonus of $3,000 to $7,000 for each lead you source that becomes a paying customer, based on the length of their contract (1, 2, or 3 years)
• Full, hands-on training on our AI Lead Finder and sales process
• Hybrid schedule with one remote day each week
• A clear path to a permanent role after the 3-month contract
• Direct mentorship and a small, supportive team
• Hands-on experience with AI-driven sales tools