Full-Time

Business Development Representative

Commercial Real Estate Advertising & Event Sales

Posted on 9/5/2025

Bisnow

Bisnow

201-500 employees

Commercial real estate news, events, networking

Compensation Overview

$50k - $55k/yr

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid role requiring in-office presence 3-4 days a week and remote work 1-2 days a week.

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Required Skills
Sales
Salesforce
Requirements
  • 0 - 2 years of sales experience
  • Innate hustle, raw intelligence and infectious enthusiasm
  • Ability to demonstrate an entrepreneurial yet disciplined mindset, creative yet organized work-ethic and an ambitious yet humble attitude
  • Ability to learn fast
  • Demonstrated experience excelling in a group or team environment of any sort
  • A strong interest in growing into an externally facing sales role or similar position working closely with clients
  • A strong interest in the commercial real estate industry
  • A strong interest in media and digital marketing solutions
  • Ability to remain receptive to feedback and open, constructive criticism
  • Capability to work in a high-energy, fast-paced, frequently-changing sales environment
Responsibilities
  • Establish and maintain relationships with marketing decision makers within all asset classes and sectors of our targeted markets
  • Drive event sponsorship sales (both digital and in person when they return) by conducting in-depth prospecting research to source & confirm participation of sponsors for our events
  • Consistently prospect new business to build a strong pipeline for our senior-level sales team and become an expert at specificity prospecting
  • Connect with sponsorship prospects using phone and email strategies; responding to all inbound leads
  • Assist event production department in an effort to build sponsor-friendly programs that ultimately align with the interest of Bisnow’s client base
  • Constantly brainstorm fresh and relevant topic ideas to adapt to trends within the industry
  • Understand both individual and larger team KPIs and position yourself to hit, if not exceed said KPIs on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
  • Document daily activities in Salesforce CRM
  • Work closely with the sales team to accelerate our sales cycle and to extend reach into target accounts
  • Work with a positive, cross functional team on an everyday basis to make certain of successful sponsorship, marketing and financial performance of these events

Bisnow provides news, events, and networking for commercial real estate professionals. It operates an online news platform with articles and newsletters, and hosts live events in major U.S. markets that bring together developers, investors, brokers, and service providers. Revenue comes from advertising, event ticket sales, sponsorships, and premium access. Its goal is to help industry players access information, build relationships, and close deals in urban markets.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2005

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Specialized verticals in life sciences and healthcare attract niche sponsorships from investors.
  • European market expansion via UK and Ireland Rise Initiative drives regional advertiser growth.
  • Growing demand for DEI measurement accountability positions Bisnow as authoritative tracking source.
  • Socioeconomic diversity gap reporting differentiates from competitors focused solely on racial diversity.

What critics are saying

  • DEI backlash cuts corporate sponsor budgets 60-80% probability within 6-12 months.
  • High interest rates reduce CRE transaction volumes, slashing advertiser spend 80-95% probability.
  • Regulatory DEI bans in Florida and Texas force Rise Initiative event cancellations.
  • Free platforms like Adventures in CRE undercut paid events with similar content.
  • Axel Springer prioritizes Brew Media Group acquisitions, diluting Bisnow's independent market position.

What makes Bisnow unique

  • 400+ annual events across 47 markets connect CRE decision-makers unmatched by competitors.
  • Rise Initiative tracks diversity in CRE leadership with rigorous annual investigative reports.
  • Brew Media Group integration expands DEI content reach to ESG-focused institutional investors.

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Company News

PR Newswire
Mar 3rd, 2026
Axel Springer acquires commercial real estate media firm Bisnow

Axel Springer has acquired Bisnow, a commercial real estate media and events company backed by private equity firm The Wicks Group. Financial terms were not disclosed. Founded in 2005, Bisnow hosts over 400 live events annually across 47 markets in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland and the Netherlands, connecting decision-makers in the commercial real estate sector through news, events and B2B solutions. Bisnow will join Morning Brew Inc. in the newly formed Brew Media Group, led by Robert Dippell, who previously served as Bisnow's chief revenue officer. The companies will operate independently whilst pursuing further US acquisitions. Bisnow's executive team, including CEO Gregg Mayer, will remain in place. BrightTower advised Bisnow on the transaction.

Packaging Dive
Sep 28th, 2023
O-I, Sonoco, WestRock among manufacturers with September layoff notices

It's closing a plant on the West Side of Chicago and laying off 128 workers in November, Bisnow reported.

Bisnow
Aug 16th, 2023
Bisnow Launches Las Vegas Event Series

BISWIRE/ Aug. 16, 2023 - Bisnow, the commercial real estate industry's top B2B platform, is delighted to announce the launch of Las Vegas webinars and events, offering insights into the dynamic Las Vegas commercial real estate market.

Talking Biz News
Aug 10th, 2023
Bisnow hires Wangman as Chicago commercial real estate reporter

Bisnow has tapped Ryan Wangman to serve as a commercial real estate reporter covering Chicago.

AKF Group
Jun 14th, 2023
Rory Creegan joins Bisnow panel - Healthcare Infrastructure & Patient Care

Rory Creegan joins Bisnow panel - Healthcare Infrastructure & Patient Care.

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