Nexplore is a national enrichment service provider dedicated to fostering the joy of learning through innovative programs. The Business Development Representative (BDR) is responsible for generating new partnership opportunities by connecting with schools and educational organizations, conducting outreach, and managing relationships to expand access to Nexplore's programs.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct outbound outreach through phone calls, emails, and approved communication channels to connect with school administrators, district leaders, after-school program coordinators, and other educational decision-makers
- Research schools, districts, and educational organizations to identify prospective partners. Build, organize, and maintain prospect lists while gathering and verifying key contact information
- Engage prospective partners to understand their needs, assess fit, and identify opportunities for collaboration. Schedule introductory meetings and discovery calls for the sales team
- Maintain accurate records of outreach activity, prospect interactions, follow-up actions, and sales pipeline data within the company CRM platform
- Partner closely with Regional Relationship Managers and sales leadership, participate in team meetings and training sessions, and share insights gathered from conversations with prospective partners
Requirements:
- Contract position
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment
- Comfortable making outbound calls and conducting email outreach
- Basic computer proficiency, including email, spreadsheets, and CRM systems
- Reliable internet connection and remote work setup
- Ability to consistently meet outreach and follow-up expectations
- Willingness to participate in training and team meetings
- Strong professionalism and positive representation of Nexplore's mission and values
- Experience in sales, business development, lead generation, appointment setting, or customer service
- Experience working with schools, educational organizations, or nonprofits
- Familiarity with CRM platforms such as HubSpot, Salesforce, or similar systems
- Passion for education and student enrichment