Business Development Specialist

Location: Remote within the United States, with the ability to work consistently from a location in the candidate’s home state or locality. New York Metropolitan Area or Los Angeles preferred. In-person field dinners and events, plus occasional travel approximately once per quarter.

Salary: $55,000–$65,000 USD annually

Company

hirify.global is a cultural intelligence company helping brands understand cultural shifts, digital behavior, and consumer communities through a technology-enabled network spanning more than 44 countries, 47 languages, and 500 subcultural communities.

What you will do

• Research target accounts across brands, media companies, market research buyers, and B2B2C technology platforms.
• Conduct outbound prospecting through email, LinkedIn, and digital and social channels to secure qualified meetings.
• Qualify leads by understanding their needs, timelines, and budgets.
• Partner with the VP of Business Development to create research-driven proposals, pitch materials, and sales narratives.
• Maintain CRM records, track outreach activity, and support pipeline reporting and forecasting.
• Plan field dinners and gatherings and support the business development newsletter and event follow-up.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of B2B2C sales experience, ideally in services, media, research, or technology platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to research prospects and convert outreach into booked meetings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including outreach and proposal writing.
• Strong understanding of culture, digital trends, and social platforms.
• Experience with CRM and work-management tools such as Monday.com.
• Comfort using AI tools for research, drafting, and outreach while applying independent judgment and creativity.

Nice to have

• Experience or interest in planning small events, dinners, or gatherings.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first work environment with work-from-home flexibility.
• Annual leave, sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Health insurance, group life insurance, and FSA.
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 2% company match.
• Employee Assistance Program.