Entry Level Business Development Representative

About the Role

Bisnow is opening early recruitment for their 2027 Business Development Representative (BDR) class, targeting hungry, high-potential candidates across multiple major US markets for a July 6, 2027 start date. This role is designed for upcoming Spring 2027 graduates, recent graduates, and early-career professionals with 0-1 years of experience. Prior real estate experience is not required; strong communication skills, curiosity, and a drive to build a career in B2B media sales are valued. This is presented as a first job that becomes a career, with a clear path from BDR to Business Manager. The role involves partnering with clients in the commercial real estate industry, attending 400+ live events annually, and fostering a culture that promotes from within.

Expected in office 3-4 days per week.

Office location: Blank Spaces - 929 Colorado Ave, Santa Monica, CA.

Bisnow Overview

Bisnow is a leading B2B media platform for the commercial real estate industry, connecting professionals through news, events, marketing solutions, recruiting services, and sales enablement tools. With 1.7M+ subscribers and 400+ events annually across 47 markets, Bisnow aims to inform, connect, and create opportunities within the industry.

Summary Of Role

As a Business Development Representative (BDR), you will be trained in all aspects of Bisnow's products and solutions for the commercial real estate market. You will then collaborate with the sales team to generate new meetings, proposals, and contracts for clients. Daily activities include training, client meetings, and attending events for networking and industry learning. The ultimate goal is promotion to Business Manager, where you will build your own book of business.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and own relationships with marketing decision-makers across various asset classes and sectors in target markets.
• Drive sponsorship sales for both digital and in-person events through prospecting research, outreach, and follow-through.
• Prospect new business daily to build a strong pipeline and become an expert at identifying and targeting key individuals and companies.
• Connect with prospects via phone and email with confidence and creativity.
• Respond to every inbound lead with importance.
• Partner with the event production team to shape sponsor-friendly programs aligned with client interests.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and contribute fresh, relevant ideas.
• Understand and track individual and team KPIs and develop plans to achieve them.
• Maintain updated and accurate records in Salesforce.
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team to drive sponsorship, marketing, and event performance.

What We Are Looking For

• 0-1 years of sales or client-facing experience (internships, campus jobs, and side hustles are considered).
• Innate hustle, raw intelligence, and infectious enthusiasm.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with discipline; ability to think like an owner and execute professionally.
• Fast learner who stays curious about new digital and event products.
• Proven team player with experience elevating others (e.g., athletics, clubs, group projects).
• Eagerness for a client-facing role as a launchpad into a sales career.
• Genuine curiosity about commercial real estate, media, and digital marketing.
• Coachable attitude, welcoming feedback and acting on it quickly.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

What's in it for You

• Competitive compensation structure.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance.
• Maternity and paternity leaves.
• 401K.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Dependent Care Account.
• Health Savings Account.
• Unlimited Vacation Days.
• 7 days paid sick leave.
• 9 paid Holidays.
• Referral Bonus Program.
• Opportunity to work with intelligent, passionate, driven, ambitious, kind, caring, and mindful people.
• Minimal bureaucracy or toxicity.
• Uncapped monthly bonuses tied to a performance-based step scale.

Anticipated start date: July 6th, 2027.