About Centific
Centific is a frontier AI data foundry that curates diverse, high-quality data, using our purpose-built technology platforms to empower the Magnificent Seven and our enterprise clients with safe, scalable AI deployment. Our team includes more than 150 PhDs and data scientists, along with more than 4,000 AI practitioners and engineers. We harness the power of an integrated solution ecosystem—comprising industry-leading partnerships and 1.8 million vertical domain experts in more than 230 markets—to create contextual, multilingual, pre-trained datasets; fine-tuned, industry-specific LLMs; and RAG pipelines supported by vector databases. Our zero-distance innovation™ solutions for GenAI can reduce GenAI costs by up to 80% and bring solutions to market 50% faster.
Our mission is to bridge the gap between AI creators and industry leaders by bringing best practices in GenAI to unicorn innovators and enterprise customers. We aim to help these organizations unlock significant business value by deploying GenAI at scale, helping to ensure they stay at the forefront of technological advancement and maintain a competitive edge in their respective markets.
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Business Development Representative
- Job Description: We are seeking a driven and results-oriented Business Development Representative to join our growing team. In this position, you'll connect with key decision-makers, generate new opportunities, and play a critical role in driving pipeline growth and expanding our client base.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct cold, multi-channel outreach to prospective clients
- Identify and qualify leads through proactive research and direct engagement
- Build relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders
- Schedule meetings that generate qualified pipeline
- Facilitate smooth handoffs to Account Executives or Client Partners to maintain deal momentum
- Maintain accurate records of all interactions and follow-up activities in the CRM
- Collaborate with sales, marketing, and events teams on targeted campaign strategies
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proven experience in lead generation, particularly with technical stakeholders
- Proficiency with CRM platforms and modern sales tools
- Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization abilities
- Familiarity with data-driven, AI development, or digital transformation solutions
- Ability to quickly learn and articulate complex technical or service-based offerings
- Strong curiosity and discovery skills to understand prospect needs and qualify opportunities effectively
- Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
- Coachable mindset with a willingness to learn, adapt, and continuously improve
Salary: $90k + OTB
Centific is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.Similar Jobs
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