As a Business Development Representative (BDR), you will be on the front lines of our growth strategy by engaging with higher education institutions, generating qualified leads, and setting the stage for meaningful sales conversations. You ll be responsible for identifying potential clients, initiating contact, and nurturing interest in our portfolio of IT managed services.
This is a high-impact, outbound sales development role where curiosity, persistence, and a genuine passion for solving problems will set you apart.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct outbound prospecting via email, phone, LinkedIn, and event outreach to generate interest in OculusIT s services
Qualify inbound leads and move them through the sales pipeline to discovery calls and demos
Maintain and manage a healthy pipeline of opportunities
Collaborate with marketing and sales leaders to tailor outreach strategies and messaging
Conduct research on institutions and contacts to personalize outreach and identify pain points
Track and report on key performance metrics and learnings
Represent the OculusIT brand with professionalism, integrity, and a client-first mindset
What You Bring
1-3 years of experience in business development, sales, or lead generation (experience in EdTech, IT services, or SaaS is a plus)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Self-starter attitude with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Experience using CRM and sales engagement tools (HubSpot, ZoomInfo, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, etc.)
A passion for helping higher education institutions succeed through technology
What We Offer
Competitive base salary + commission structure
Competitive benefits package including health insurance, 401K match and paid time off
Fully remote work with a flexible, supportive team culture
Ongoing learning and career development opportunities
Opportunity to make a real impact on the future of higher education
The chance to grow with a company that s redefining what s possible in campus IT
Job Classification
Industry: IT Services & ConsultingFunctional Area / Department: Sales & Business DevelopmentRole Category: BD / Pre SalesRole: Business Development Executive (BDE)Employement Type: Full time