Business Development Representative

1 year ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJob Details:Are you a problem-solver who excels at sales?Do you thrive on building relationships?Are you interested in joining a fast-growing team?Rise25 is looking for an Business Development Representative to develop and maintain client accounts and accelerate company growth.You will also be the primary client contact with Rise25 clients and you will help with implementing our strategy to help clients to get ROI, clients and strategic partnerships using done-for-you podcasts and content marketing.Job Description:Your primary responsibilities will be conducting discovery calls and market research to generate leads and prospects. You will foster interest and identify and propose solutions to client problems, forging profitable opportunities for business development.You'll also be one of our contacts with Rise25 clients and you'll help with meeting with clients to implement our strategy. This role is perfect for you if you are motivated and rewarded by seeing the results of your contributions. The right candidate will be a highly structured and process driven team member that can operate effectively in our fast paced and dynamic environment. You will have proven expertise in prioritizing and managing multiple simultaneous projects. Direct experience in building client relationships, establishing project strategy and deliverables, managing project resources and client expectations are requisites.The ideal person has experience with business development, strategy or sales because you will be giving advice to clients on business development, sales, and referral marketing.People who would thrive in this position may have the following experience: business development, accountability coaching, business coaching, physical trainer or fitness instructor (you are good at motivating people), or former military background (you are good at following through on a plan and meeting objectives).Key Responsibilities:Conduct high-level discovery calls with target and prospect accountsWork from existing leads to build and grow the businessResearch accounts, identify key players, and generate interest through cold discovery calls and email campaignsPerform solution-based selling to new prospectsUtilize your active listening skills to understand and uncover customer needs and business problems to effectively communicate how Rise25 can solve themGenerate new business opportunities to fuel our pipelineConsistently achieve established quotas to ensure revenue and growth objectivesBe the project leader and primary client contact in managing all phases of the strategy behind the podcast and utilization of the podcast as a tool for business developmentDevelop a strong relationship with the client and provide insight and ideasDevelop new business with existing clients and/or identify areas of improvementProvide leadership and direction for day-to-day project operations and provides guidance to other members of the team (i.e. writers, editors, developers, etc.)This position is remote and self-paced. Ideally, we are looking for someone who can devote at least 20 or more hours per week, but if you have fewer hours available at least initially, that is OK.You must be good at self-direction and taking initiative. In addition, it is important to us that all of our team members are detail-oriented and meticulous; therefore, in the application form below, when it asks for your "favorite vegetable?" please fill in the word "eggplant."Required Skills:You have 1+ year of experience in Sales or Business DevelopmentYou have customer-facing experience and strong problem-solving skillsYou have a track record of success in a performance and metrics-driven roleYou are quick with communication via email, Slack, and phoneYou are nice - we spend a lot of time working, so we want to be on a team with nice peopleYou are passionate about helping B2B clients to get referrals and customers using podcastsYou are able to hold clients accountableYou are able to strategize with clientsBonus points if you have been involved in some way with podcasting, radio, or other related media activity (but not required)Must have reliable InternetOur business development/client success team is overseen by Dr. Jeremy Weisz, who has been featuring top entrepreneurs with video interviews since 2010, that include founders/CEOs of P90X, Atari, Einstein Bagels, Mattel, the Orlando Magic, Rx Bars, and many more on InspiredInsider. He was a senior producer for six years at one of the early top business podcasts helping to put systems in place and run some of the behind-the-scenes operations.Who We Are:Rise25, LLC is a company on a mission to help businesses connect to their ideal prospects, referral partners, and strategic partners using a podcast.Founded by a chiropractor turned serial entrepreneur and former White House writer and speechwriter, Rise25 works with top-notch B2B businesses around the globe, including one of the nation's largest ticket sellers, consulting firms, law firms, and more. To learn more, visit: Dr. Jeremy Weisz and John Corcoran were early adopters of the podcasting medium and, between them, have over 22 years of experience with podcasting.Why Rise25:The team at Rise25 prioritizes flexibility, so you can work where and when you want, as long as you get your job done. Although we have team members all across the globe, we strive to build a culture of one team working together toward a common goal.Monthly Book and Masterclass Club meetings - One of our core values is to Keep Learning, so we pay for our entire team to join our Book and Masterclass Club, where we have monthly meetings to discuss one book or masterclass we have all read or watched together.Monthly video team meetings - We meet as a team once a month to celebrate each member's personal and professional successes and participate in team-building activities.New team member mentoring sessions - Experienced team members meet one-on-one or in small groups with new team members to help them get onboarded, answer questions, and welcome them to the team.Powered by JazzHRTMfgqaYOxhSeniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typePart-timeJob functionJob functionSales and Business DevelopmentIndustriesInternet PublishingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Rise25 by 2xSign in to set job alerts for "Business Development Representative" roles.Chicago, IL $45,000.00-$60,000.00 1 week agoInbound Sales Development RepresentativeBusiness Development Manager - Alternative & Specialty ChannelsChicago, IL $115,000.00-$135,000.00 3 weeks agoChicago, IL $40,000.00-$70,000.00 1 week agoSales Development Representative (OTE $65,000/year USD) @CXT SoftwareChicago, IL $40,000.00-$70,000.00 1 week agoGreater Chicago Area $60,000.00-$80,000.00 1 day agoChicago, IL $100,000.00-$190,000.00 23 hours agoChicago, IL $60,000.00-$95,000.00 1 day agoSales Development Representative [OTE $65,000/year USD], CXT SoftwareRemote SDR - $50k Base $85k OTE (FinTech SMB)Chicago, IL $50,000.00-$85,000.00 1 week agoChicago, IL $65,000.00-$160,000.00 3 weeks agoNational Account Manager: Convenience and PetroleumChicago, IL $95,000.00-$100,000.00 2 weeks agoChicago, IL $50,000.00-$60,000.00 3 weeks agoGreater Chicago Area $65,000.00-$75,000.00 2 weeks agoChicago, IL $50,000.00-$65,000.00 3 days agoChicago, IL $70,000.00-$80,000.00 1 day agoChicago, IL $65,000.00-$120,000.00 3 weeks agoChicago, IL $70,000.00-$100,000.00 3 days agoWe're unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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Created: 2026-04-20