Business Development Representative (BDR)

Who We Are

At PartySlate, we help people around the world celebrate the moments that matter and create lifelong memories. Our platform connects people planning all types of events — from weddings and birthdays to corporate events and quinceañeras — with the best venues and vendors. In 2023, 3.2 million people used PartySlate.com to plan their events. And with more than 1.7 million real event photos, PartySlate offers the best event inspiration you can’t find anywhere else. PartySlate is a venture-backed, Chicago-based company with a talented hybrid team located all across the country. And now, we’re looking for passionate individuals to help take PartySlate to the next level.

About the Business Development Representative (BDR) Opportunity:

We are currently seeking talented Business Development Representatives (BDR) to join our Sales team. As a BDR at PartySlate, your role will be to seek new business opportunities by contacting and developing relationships with potential customers. With thousands of untapped prospects, this is an incredible opportunity for entry-level sales candidates to get hands-on experience selling in the events industry and make a huge impact on growing our customer base.

If you want to be part of a collaborative sales team in a rapidly growing tech company, please read on!

Responsibilities

• Schedule 3-5 appointments per day for our team of Account Executives 
• Contact leads through outbound cold calls, emails and Instagram DM to set up Sales appointments
• Serve as a PartySlate product knowledge expert
• Track and report progress on daily, weekly, and monthly goals
• Deliver the highest level of sales and customer service to our customers
• Stay up-to-date with new products/services and new pricing/payment plans

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4-year college in business or related field
• 0-1 years of sales-related work experience
• Excellent verbal, presentation and written communication skills“Hunter” mentality - you have a passion for finding ways to generate new business
• An entrepreneurial spirit - the idea of being an active participant in a growing company must excite you
• High level of energy, motivation, drive, persistence, initiative and commitment
• Must be tech-savvy and able to navigate a CRMAbility to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

PartySlate is committed to creating a diverse and equitable environment for its employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.