Entry-level Positions for Aspiring Business Development Representatives
For undergraduate students interested in sales, a Business Development Representative (BDR) role is an excellent entry point; Allie, a Partner Account Manager, explains that BDRs "vet out leads" and qualify them for senior sales representatives, providing valuable experience to transition into a sales representative position.
Sales, Business Development, Lead Qualification, Entry-Level Jobs, Career Paths
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Allie Creed
Partner Account Manager
HabitNu
Augusta University
N/A
Marketing
Healthcare, Medical & Wellness, Technology
Sales and Client Management
Took Out Loans, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Business Development Representative (BDR) roles are excellent entry-level positions in sales.
2. BDRs qualify leads, which helps prepare them for more senior sales roles.
3. Progression from BDR to Sales Representative is a common career path in this field.
Transcript
What entry-level positions are there in this field that an undergraduate college student might consider?
If you want to work in the sales space of a company or industry, I would recommend being a business development representative. These individuals vet and qualify leads, getting to know potential customers.
This role allows you to hand over pre-vetted leads to a senior sales representative. It's a good starting point in sales, as the natural progression is from business development rep to sales rep once you become more comfortable talking to people and selling products.