Business Development Representative (BDR) – Education IT Services
525 Technologies, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Competitive salary
Employee discounts
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Business Development Representative (BDR) – Education IT Services Company:
525 Technologies
Industry Focus:
K–12 Schools & Higher Education
Location:
On-site
Compensation:
$60,000–$70,000 OTE
About The Role 525 Technologies is seeking a
high-energy, self-motivated Business Development Representative (BDR)
to support growth within schools, school districts, colleges, and universities. This role focuses on outbound prospecting, lead qualification, and setting discovery meetings for IT services and project-based solutions.
This is a fast-paced, entrepreneurial role. Success requires initiative, persistence, and the ability to navigate structured, committee-based buying processes common in educational institutions.
What You’ll Do
Prospect schools, districts, and higher-education institutions through outbound calls, emails, and LinkedIn outreach
Identify and qualify opportunities for IT services and technology projects
Navigate gatekeepers and identify appropriate decision-makers
Schedule discovery meetings for leadership and senior technical staff
Research accounts, funding cycles, and institutional priorities
Track outreach, activity, and results in CRM
Experiment with messaging and outreach approaches to improve engagement
Meet weekly activity and qualified meeting targets
Who You Are
High-energy, motivated, and driven by results
Thrives in an “Independent, outcome-focused role.”
Persistent, professional, and comfortable with long follow-up cycles
Organized and detail-oriented
Confident communicating with administrators, faculty, and staff
Able to balance urgency with the formality required in education settings
Required Qualifications
0–3 years of sales, business development, or customer-facing experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Comfortable making outbound calls
Able to manage multiple accounts and long timelines
Interest in technology and IT services
Preferred Experience (Strongly Preferred)
Experience selling to K–12, higher education, or public-sector organizations, including EdTech or education-focused solutions
Experience selling IT services or technology solutions, with the ability to quickly learn technical concepts
Proven ability to navigate committee-based, procurement-driven, and multi-stakeholder buying processes
Why This Role
High autonomy and ownership
Direct exposure to leadership and real education-sector deals
Clear growth path into closing or account management roles
Opportunity to build long-term relationships with schools and colleges
Important Note Direct experience selling to school systems is helpful but not required. Strong candidates may come from other industries and demonstrate the curiosity, adaptability, and ability to learn IT services quickly.
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401(k)
401(k) matching
Competitive salary
Employee discounts
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Business Development Representative (BDR) – Education IT Services Company:
525 Technologies
Industry Focus:
K–12 Schools & Higher Education
Location:
On-site
Compensation:
$60,000–$70,000 OTE
About The Role 525 Technologies is seeking a
high-energy, self-motivated Business Development Representative (BDR)
to support growth within schools, school districts, colleges, and universities. This role focuses on outbound prospecting, lead qualification, and setting discovery meetings for IT services and project-based solutions.
This is a fast-paced, entrepreneurial role. Success requires initiative, persistence, and the ability to navigate structured, committee-based buying processes common in educational institutions.
What You’ll Do
Prospect schools, districts, and higher-education institutions through outbound calls, emails, and LinkedIn outreach
Identify and qualify opportunities for IT services and technology projects
Navigate gatekeepers and identify appropriate decision-makers
Schedule discovery meetings for leadership and senior technical staff
Research accounts, funding cycles, and institutional priorities
Track outreach, activity, and results in CRM
Experiment with messaging and outreach approaches to improve engagement
Meet weekly activity and qualified meeting targets
Who You Are
High-energy, motivated, and driven by results
Thrives in an “Independent, outcome-focused role.”
Persistent, professional, and comfortable with long follow-up cycles
Organized and detail-oriented
Confident communicating with administrators, faculty, and staff
Able to balance urgency with the formality required in education settings
Required Qualifications
0–3 years of sales, business development, or customer-facing experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Comfortable making outbound calls
Able to manage multiple accounts and long timelines
Interest in technology and IT services
Preferred Experience (Strongly Preferred)
Experience selling to K–12, higher education, or public-sector organizations, including EdTech or education-focused solutions
Experience selling IT services or technology solutions, with the ability to quickly learn technical concepts
Proven ability to navigate committee-based, procurement-driven, and multi-stakeholder buying processes
Why This Role
High autonomy and ownership
Direct exposure to leadership and real education-sector deals
Clear growth path into closing or account management roles
Opportunity to build long-term relationships with schools and colleges
Important Note Direct experience selling to school systems is helpful but not required. Strong candidates may come from other industries and demonstrate the curiosity, adaptability, and ability to learn IT services quickly.
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