Business Development Representative

This position is supporting our Sister Company QuickRelease in Irvine, CA

QR the Product Data management professionals (quickrelease.co.uk).

QR's reputation for product data management and consultancy has put us at the vanguard of transforming the automotive, aerospace, and robotics industries across the globe, as these industries seek to build better products and get to market faster. As a team, we are excited to be supporting the development of some truly planet-changing products in an increasingly diverse range of new technologies.

We have an opportunity to expand your career in project and people management. Quick Release provides hands-on experience with complex, positive-impact projects, together with fast-paced training, mentoring, and a caring company culture that promotes flexibility, fulfillment, and work-life balance.

We are looking for a motivated and ambitious Business Development Representative (BDR) to join our growing commercial team. This role is a great opportunity for someone with strong communication skills and a passion for building relationships, who is eager to develop a career in business development and account management.

Key Responsibilities

• Prospecting & Outreach: Identify, research, and engage potential clients through calls, emails, LinkedIn, networking, and events.
• Lead Qualification: Qualify inbound and outbound leads, understanding client needs and determining fit for Quick Release services.
• Pipeline Development: Build and maintain a healthy sales pipeline in CRM, ensuring accurate reporting and follow-ups.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Account Managers and Business Managers to schedule discovery meetings, demos, and presentations.
• Market Intelligence: Stay up-to-date with industry trends, competitor activity, and market changes to identify new opportunities.
• Brand Representation: Represent Quick Release professionally at events, trade shows, and client meetings.
• Performance Goals: Achieve and exceed activity-based KPIs (calls, meetings booked, qualified leads) and contribute to revenue growth targets.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field (preferred).
• 3-5 years of sales or business development experience (B2B preferred; internships/placements welcome).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport quickly.
• Proactive, resilient, and target-driven mindset with a "hunter" mentality.
• Comfortable with outreach activities (phone, email, LinkedIn).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Interest in the automotive, engineering, or technology sectors is a plus.
• Experience using CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) desirable.

Salary Range: $70,000-90,000 with a bonus 

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

Note: Due to the nature of the work, only US Persons (citizens or permanent residents) need apply for this position.