Full-Time

Outbound Business Development Representative

BDR

Updated on 3/14/2025

Buyers Edge Platform

Buyers Edge Platform

201-500 employees

No salary listed

Entry, Junior

No H1B Sponsorship

Waltham, MA, USA

Hybrid schedule requiring in-office work on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.

Category
Business Development
Sales & Account Management
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Sales
Cold Calling
Salesforce
Requirements
  • 1-2 years of SDR/BDR/ISR experience
  • Proven track record of thriving in a quota-driven environment
  • Demonstrated experience in conducting multi-channel cold outreach to prospective customers, including senior executives
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and competing tasks/priorities effectively
  • Strong work ethic and drive
  • Ability to handle rejection and persevere
  • Excellent research and analytical skills
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Salesforce CRM experience and familiarity with sales engagement platforms is a plus
  • Coach-ability and a team focused mindset
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, new team environment
  • Bachelor's degree in business-related discipline; or Diploma, Degree or equivalent sales and business experience
Responsibilities
  • Conduct cold-calling initiatives targeting specified accounts, lists, or self-researched contacts within designated regions/markets to identify and qualify opportunities
  • Assess accounts/prospects based on predefined criteria
  • Identify prospect needs and challenges, recommending suitable products/services
  • Arrange meetings/calls between prospective clients and Account Executives
  • Follow up and reschedule with prospects as needed to ensure meeting occurrence
  • Identify decision-makers and key influencers within the prospects’ organizations
  • Articulate our value proposition persuasively over the phone, showcasing a profound understanding of our products and business values
  • Cultivate positive relationships with both clients and internal teams by understanding prospect needs and fostering rapport
  • Document prospect interactions and/or prospecting efforts meticulously leveraging Salesforce CRM
  • Collaborate closely with Outside Account Executive counterparts to bolster pipeline and achieve monthly targets
  • Contribute to defining and refining the enterprise playbook, playing a pivotal role as one of the founding Enterprise Inside Sales Representatives
Desired Qualifications
  • Salesforce CRM experience and familiarity with sales engagement platforms is a plus

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$413.4M

Headquarters

Waltham, Massachusetts

Founded

2018

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AI integration in procurement processes boosts efficiency and cost savings.
  • European expansion through acquisitions strengthens Buyers Edge's market position.
  • New leadership supports rapid expansion and integration efforts.

What critics are saying

  • Intense competition in Europe may pressure Buyers Edge's margins.
  • Rapid acquisitions could lead to integration challenges and operational disruptions.
  • Data privacy regulations pose risks due to reliance on technology and data insights.

What makes Buyers Edge Platform unique

  • Buyers Edge Platform leads in AI-driven analytics for foodservice procurement.
  • Strategic acquisitions in Europe create the largest digital procurement network in the region.
  • Strong partnerships enhance Buyers Edge's market presence and service offerings.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

0%
PR Newswire
Mar 4th, 2025
Buyers Edge Platform Expands Uk Presence Through Strategic Partnership With Allmanhall

LONDON, March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Buyers Edge Platform, the leading foodservice procurement and technology company, announces its strategic partnership with allmanhall, a UK-based food procurement specialist. This partnership strengthens Buyers Edge Platform's presence in the UK market and enhances its ability to deliver innovative procurement solutions to foodservice operators. As part of this collaboration, allmanhall will continue to operate independently under its existing leadership, with Buyers Edge Platform European President, Daniel Wilson, joining the Board as a non-executive director in February 2025."Our mission is to be a leading provider of world-class food procurement solutions in our marketplace. We are thrilled to partner with Buyers Edge to help us achieve that mission. We are two family-owned and family-run businesses sharing a similar philosophy towards our client relationships and supply chain partners. allmanhall has enjoyed record growth in recent years and this investment will ensure we continue to remain a market leader, whilst investing in improvements and outstanding service and support for our valued clients and team." - Oliver Hall, allmanhall's managing director and co-founder."The vision of Buyers Edge Platform is to bring the foodservice industry's most successful companies together to create new value for foodservice clients and the industry at large," adds John Davie, CEO and founder of Buyers Edge Platform

PR Newswire
Jan 21st, 2025
Buyers Edge Platform Expands European Presence With Acquisition Of Mmc In Switzerland

WALTHAM, Mass., Jan. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Buyers Edge Platform, the leading software and analytics company providing data-driven insights and technology to the foodservice industry, announces its acquisition of MM&C in Switzerland. This marks another significant step in Buyers Edge Platform's rapid expansion across Europe, following the acquisitions of The Full Range, Delta Procurement and MPP in the UK, S&F-Gruppe in Germany, Parsly in Sweden and Hoscat in the Netherlands last year, and Svenska Krögare in Sweden in 2023.These investments align with Buyers Edge Platform's broader strategy to create the largest Digital Procurement Network in Europe, mirroring their success achieved in the US. Through strategic acquisitions and investments, new country partnerships, and organic growth initiatives, Buyers Edge Platform is set to transform procurement, offering exceptional value to foodservice businesses across Europe.John Davie, CEO of Buyers Edge Platform, shared his enthusiasm for the investment, stating, "MM&C provides Buyers Edge with an entry point into the Swiss market through a company that shares our values and customer-focused approach. This partnership is an excellent fit to support our expansion plans and advance our broader mission to transform procurement practices and empower businesses throughout Europe."Yann Meuterlos, CEO of MM&C, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership, saying, "From the very first conversation with Buyers Edge Platform, it was clear we shared the same vision and values. We are both people-focused businesses that always put the customer first

Venture Capital
Jan 21st, 2025
Buyers Edge Platform Expands in Europe with Acquisition of MM&C in Switzerland

Buyers Edge Platform expands in Europe with acquisition of MM&C in Switzerland.

Legal Community
Jan 17th, 2025
MLL Legal advises on Buyers Edge Platform’s acquisition of MMC - Legalcommunity.ch

Buyers Edge Platform, a global leader in technology and procurement solutions for the hospitality sector, has acquired Majestic Management & Consulting (MMC) SA, a Swiss company specialising in hospitality procurement. MLL Legal acted as legal advisor to Yann Meuterlos, CEO and seller of MMC. The team The MLL Legal team was led by Hélène Weidmann, […]

Tech.eu
Oct 9th, 2024
Restaurant platform Buyers Edge acquires Parsly for its analytics prowess

Swedish-based Parsly, an AI-powered platform that analyzes purchasing data to help restaurants save time and money, is acquired by Buyers Edge Platform, an US technology company in the restaurant industry.