Business Development Executive, Individual Programs
Wall Street Prep
Posted: 10/21/2026
Business Development Executive – GBS/HR LE
Gartner
Posted: 10/15/2026Business Development Executive, Individual Programs
Wall Street PrepCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle sales, including prospecting, relationship building, and closing, particularly within the financial services and professional education sectors. Proficient in developing personalized outreach strategies and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance lead generation and conversion.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Full-Cycle Sales ExperienceProspecting And Relationship BuildingExcellent Written And Verbal Communication SkillsExperience In Financial ServicesOrganizational Skills And Attention To Detail
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Own the full sales cycle for Wall Street Prep’s individual programs, from prospecting and qualification through pitching, follow-up, and closing
- Develop and convert opportunities within WSP’s database of past learners, alumni, engaged leads, and prospective customers
- Build and execute cold outbound campaigns targeting finance professionals across investment banking, private equity, venture capital, corporate development, Big Four deal teams, and related sectors
- Source prospective customers and accounts using LinkedIn Sales Navigator, sequencing tools, and other sales prospecting platforms
- Develop personalized outreach for sophisticated finance professionals
- Manage self-pay and employer-reimbursed sales opportunities, adapting the approach based on the buyer and purchasing process
- Help employer-sponsored prospects develop business cases for approval from managers, HR, or Learning & Development teams
- Coordinate with WSP’s enterprise sales team on account coverage and existing institutional clients
- Partner with Marketing and Demand Generation to improve messaging, targeting, lead generation, and conversion
- Track and report pipeline performance by source, buyer type, and program
- Help develop and refine the sales playbook for a new revenue channel
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- 2–4 years of full-cycle sales experience, or experience in a high-performing business development or client-facing role at an expert network, research firm, financial services company, or similar high-volume environment
- Demonstrated ability to prospect, build relationships, and generate opportunities through outbound activity
- Strong interest in financial services, professional education, and career development
- Excellent written communication skills and ability to craft personalized outreach for senior finance professionals
- Strong verbal communication skills with the polish and credibility to engage bankers, investors, and other sophisticated professionals
- Commercial mindset and desire to develop closing skills and directly own revenue
- Ability to navigate self-pay sales cycles and employer-reimbursed purchasing processes
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with ability to manage a high volume of prospects and opportunities
- Curiosity, resourcefulness, and desire to test, learn, and continuously improve the sales process
- Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort working where the playbook is still being developed
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Demand Generation, and other internal stakeholders
- Experience selling premium professional education, certifications, executive education, or similar offerings is a plus
- Experience working at an expert network or similar client-service organization is a plus
Benefits
Comp & perks- Uncapped commission paid as a percentage of closed revenue
- Target first-year OTE of $120,000
- Guaranteed commission floor during the first three months of ramp
- A fun, lively, growth-oriented culture
- Full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Unlimited PTO
- 401(k)
- 12 paid holidays
- Parental leave
- Core values-based leadership
- Significant mentorship and exposure to company leadership
- The opportunity to help build a new sales channel from the ground up
- Ample opportunities to learn and take on new responsibilities in a fast-paced, growing organization
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Sales Cycle ManagementLead GenerationCold Outreach CampaignsSales Playbook DevelopmentPipeline Performance Tracking
Soft Skills
CuriosityResourcefulnessEntrepreneurial MindsetCollaborationAttention To Detail
Tools & Technologies
LinkedIn Sales NavigatorSequencing ToolsSales Prospecting Platforms
Industry Keywords
Professional EducationInvestment BankingPrivate EquityVenture CapitalCorporate Development