Business Development Representative
Job title: Business Development Representative in Illinois at Social+
Company: Social+
Job description: Position Title: Business Development Representative (BDR)
Location: Remote (US)Join Social+Social+ is on a mission to help brands and creators own their communities instead of renting them on third-party social platforms. As engagement on traditional social media declines and algorithms become more unpredictable, Social+ empowers enterprises to build curated digital communities directly within their own apps, driving higher engagement, retention, and lifetime value.For consumer apps, engagement is everything. Social+ is designed to help brands keep users inside their ecosystem rather than losing them to external platforms. By embedding community features within an app, brands can foster deeper interactions, increase user retention, and unlock new monetization opportunities.Your Impact:As a Business Development Representative (BDR), you'll play a critical role in fueling our growth by identifying, connecting with, and nurturing the next generation of Social+ customers. You'll be the first point of contact with potential clients, and your work will help shape our go-to-market strategy across key industries.You'll work cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and product to ensure we're targeting the right people, with the right message, at the right time.Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities:Strategic Prospecting & Outreach
- Research and identify ideal client profiles across verticals.
- Execute outbound campaigns using a multi-channel approach (cold calls, emails, LinkedIn, event outreach).
- Leverage tools like LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Apollo, and Salesforce to drive outreach and follow-ups.
- Maintain active nurturing cadences while focusing on high-value target accounts weekly.
- Lead discovery calls to understand client needs, challenges, and buying processes.
- Accurately log activities and interactions in our CRM; tools like Gong or similar may assist with auto-transcription.
- Track KPIs, lead statuses, and engagement outcomes for reporting and improvement.
- Work closely with marketing to refine ICP and improve targeting with real-time feedback.
- Always have a game plan—every week, every account.
- Stay informed about the latest in community software, prebuilt SDKs, and APIs for mobile & web apps.
- Monitor competitors and industry trends to keep outreach sharp and relevant.
- Energetic & Driven: You bring a vibrant and motivated mindset to everything you do.
- Competitive Nature: You thrive on hitting goals, improving constantly, and making progress daily.
- Fast-Paced Adaptability: You're comfortable with the organized chaos of a scaling startup.
- Clear Communicator: Exceptional writing and speaking skills. You know how to be persuasive and listen actively.
- Team-Oriented: You love collaborating and learning from others. We're in this together.
- Sales-Focused: 6–12 months of experience in sales, business development, or outbound prospecting (ideally from start-up and SaaS/tech company)
- Curious & Tech-Savvy: Quick to understand technical products and how they deliver business value.
- Open to Travel: Able to travel within or outside of the U.S./Canada as needed.