Experienced Business Development Representative (BDR) / Lead Generation Specialist

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TYPE OF WORK

Full Time

SALARY

$600/month + commission

HOURS PER WEEK

40

DATE UPDATED

Oct 2, 2026

JOB OVERVIEW

About the Role

We're looking for a motivated, results-driven, and experienced Business Development Representative (BDR) / Lead Generation Specialist to help grow our sales pipeline and expand our customer base.

As a BDR, you'll be on the front lines of our sales efforts, identifying potential clients, generating qualified leads, and nurturing opportunities through strategic outreach. You'll play a key role in connecting prospective customers with our solutions and helping drive business growth.

Key Responsibilities
- Research and identify qualified prospects within target industries and markets.
- Conduct outbound prospecting through email, LinkedIn, phone, and other communication channels.
- Build and maintain prospect lists using LinkedIn Sales Navigator and other lead generation tools.
- Qualify leads based on business needs, decision-making authority, and fit with our services.
- Schedule meetings and product demonstrations for the sales team.
- Maintain accurate and organized records of prospect interactions in the CRM.
- Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to execute outreach campaigns and improve lead generation strategies.
- Follow up consistently with prospects to move them through the sales pipeline.
- Stay informed about industry trends, competitors, and our products/services to effectively communicate our value proposition.
- Consistently meet or exceed outreach, lead generation, and appointment-setting goals.

Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5 years of proven experience in Business Development, Lead Generation, Sales Development, or a similar outbound sales role.
- Demonstrated success in cold outreach, prospecting, and appointment setting.
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Self-motivated, highly organized, and results-oriented.
- Proficient in using LinkedIn Sales Navigator and other professional networking platforms for prospecting.
- Must have a well-optimized LinkedIn profile with at least 300 connections that can be used for prospecting.
- Experience with CRM platforms such as Pipedrive or similar.
- Comfortable making cold calls and conducting high-volume outreach.

Interested applicants may send updated CVs and LinkedIn URLs to the email provided below.

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Subject: Experienced Business Development Representative
**Note: Only applicants who submit their resumes and LinkedIn URL to ---------- will be evaluated.


Who we are:
Acadium started with the belief that anyone, anywhere, should be able to get the skills and experience they need to start their career without barriers like price, schedule, or location getting in their way. Acadium gives anyone the tools, support, and mentorship they need to launch their dream career. Acadium is the only platform that provides real work experience, accessible to everyone. Acadium began in 2017 with a team of 3 co-founders: Richard Shaw, Marco Tundo, and Moe Abbas. Since then, they’ve attracted more than 120,000 student members and over 50,000 businesses to connect through the apprenticeship marketplace. Our team is growing and looking for people who are motivated, intelligent, and committed to making education accessible to join our team.

What we value:
Integrity - Be trustworthy in your actions
Care - Treat your teammates and our community as you would want to be treated
Curiosity - Ask questions. Always state your assumptions
Tenacity - Persevere when times are tough
Discipline - Be consistent in your actions
Ambition - Aspire to become better every day
Service -Serve your community to the best of your abilities.

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