The Role: Business Development Representative (BDR)
This role is responsible for
initiating conversations, qualifying business owners, and guiding prospects into the consulting process.
You will follow a
proven sales process, supported by training, systems, and
company-provided leads. While leads are provided,
self-sourced and referral leads are strongly encouraged and welcomed.
Once a prospect decides to book a call, you will
work alongside an Exit Factor Consultant through the closing process, ensuring a smooth handoff and increasing close rates.
This role does
not deliver consulting services or manage clients post-sale.
How This Role Works Internally
- BDRs engage, qualify, and advance prospects through the early stages
- Consultants lead the strategy, closing, and delivery
- BDRs collaborate with Consultants during the sales process and remain involved through close
- Clear roles, shared goals, and defined handoffs
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Engage business owners through outbound outreach, inbound leads, referrals, and networking
- Conduct structured discovery conversations using Exit Factor's sales framework
- Clearly communicate Exit Factor's value proposition and next steps
- Qualify prospects based on fit, readiness, and opportunity
- Coordinate and attend calls with Exit Factor Consultants when appropriate
- Support Consultants during the sales process to help move opportunities to close
- Maintain accurate notes, activity, and pipeline updates in CRM
- Consistently follow up with prospects throughout the sales cycle
Who This Role Is For
This role is ideal for someone who:
- Thrives in a commission-only environment
- Enjoys sales conversations and relationship-building
- Is comfortable initiating outreach and follow-up
- Takes ownership of outcomes and pipeline health
- Values process, coaching, and collaboration
- Wants upside tied directly to performance
Preferred Experience
- B2B sales or business development
- Professional services, consulting, or advisory sales
- Experience working alongside a closer or consultant
- Phone- and Zoom-based sales environments
Required Traits
- Confident communicator with business owners
- Strong follow-up discipline and organization
- High activity level and self-motivation
- Coachable and process-driven
- Comfortable using CRM, Zoom, and modern sales tools
Compensation & Structure
- 1099 independent contractor
- Commission-only compensation
- Compensation tied to qualified opportunities and closed business
- No cap on earning potential
- Performance-based advancement opportunities
This Role Is NOT For You If:
- You want a base salary or guaranteed income
- You prefer inbound-only sales
- You want to deliver consulting services
- You avoid proactive outreach and follow-up
- You need micromanagement or rigid structure