Business Development Representative, Break Through Tech (NYC)

About Cornell Tech:

Cornell Tech is Cornell University’s state-of-the-art campus in New York City that develops leaders and technologies for the AI era through foundational and applied research, graduate education, and new ventures. Located on Roosevelt Island, the growing campus was founded in partnership with the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology and in close collaboration with the NYC Economic Development Corporation after Cornell won a worldwide competition initiated by Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s administration to create an applied sciences campus in New York City. More than 1,000 Cornell students are now educated annually on the campus, including 700 in Cornell Tech programs. Since opening in 2012, nearly 120 new companies have spun out from startup programs at Cornell Tech, and 95 percent of them are based in New York City. Cornell Tech continues to have a transformative economic impact on the region’s tech sector. 

About Break Through Tech:

Break Through Tech is changing the path to power in tech by propelling undergraduate talent that is all too often underestimated and overlooked into fields that are defining the future. Founded in 2016 by Dr. Judith Spitz, former CIO of Verizon, Break Through Tech empowers, trains, and connects

undergraduate students from different lived experiences to professional opportunities in tech across sectors. Our innovative programs offer undergraduate students the technical skills training, professional readiness support, and real-world project experiences to break into influential tech

roles—enabling them to write the rules that will shape the future of all of us.

Position Summary:

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Business Development Representative to join the national team at Break Through Tech. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in our expanding our network by identifying and engaging companies to partner with Break Through Tech. As a Business Development Representative, you will be responsible for prospecting, lead generation, and outbound communication. As the first point of contact for inbound inquiries, you will be responsible for qualifying new leads. You will support the Business Development team to nurture and cultivate relationships with prospective partners while managing your book of business. As the Business Development Representative, you will collaborate cross functionally with Marketing, Product and other team to boost the organization's brand and play a critical role in contributing to the overall success of the Break Through Tech.      

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