Fast Facts

Join Apptegy as a Business Development Representative in California, where you will engage with school administrators to promote innovative branding and communication solutions through in-person visits and presentations, driving company growth and supporting education.

Responsibilities: Manage daily cold visits, attend conferences, conduct focus groups, and follow up with prospects to foster relationships and support the sales team in closing deals.

Skills: Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills, with experience in or familiarity with K-12 school districts.

Qualifications: A 4-year college degree or equivalent work experience with a proven track record of success in sales or business development.

Location: This job is based in California, requiring frequent travel for presentations and events, averaging 8-12 overnight stays per month.

Compensation: $60000 / Annually

About Apptegy

Apptegy is more than a tech company; we are dedicated partners transforming communication for school districts nationwide. We develop cutting-edge solutions that empower schools to build strong brands, effectively reach their audiences, and deeply understand their communities. Our commitment to client success and passion for education is reflected in our fast response times and unparalleled support. As an employer, Apptegy fosters a dynamic and supportive environment where our people are known for being thoughtful, innovative, and high-performing. We invest in your tools, provide exceptional mentorship, and offer resources designed for your success, believing that empowering you drives our collective growth and positive impact across the education landscape.

We value thoughtfulness and high performance in everyone. That’s how we’ve grown quickly and won (and kept) thousands of school districts across the U.S. The business development team is fast-growing and you’ll have the tools, the mentors, and the resources you need to be successful. We ask you to be someone who is internally motivated to do your best work and that you care about others. Apptegy’s Business Development Representative position is your opportunity to join a high-performing team and contribute to our growth and your own.

Why You’ll Love This Job

You will play a critical role in company growth by leading conversations with local school administrators in your area about branding, marketing, and communication, dialing into their school’s challenges in these areas and demonstrating how Thrillshare, our core product, is the solution to make this happen simply through in-person visits and building local partnerships, and, ultimately, helping close deals to grow Apptegy.

What You'll Do

• Manage daily cold drop-ins, attend conferences, conduct focus groups, and lead presentations to engage school and city leaders in conversations; this requires frequent travel amounting to on average 8-12 overnight stays away from home per month.
• Have continuous follow-up with prospects from the different events attended.
• Help sales representatives lead virtual product demos and close deals.

Who You Are

• 4-year college degree or comparable, continuous work experience with an impressive track record of success
• Experience working in or with K-12 school districts
• Capable of managing your day and being effective & efficient
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong relationship-building skills and always looking for opportunities to make more contacts

Compensation

• Salary starting from $60,000 per year
• Plus commission pay

Why You'll Love Working With Us

At Apptegy, we're deeply committed to creating an environment where you can thrive. We strive to make this a truly impactful and rewarding role, equipping you with experiences that propel your future success. We believe in fostering well-being both at work and at home, which is why we provide:

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage

Retirement 401(k) with employer match

Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Mental Health Reimbursement

Unlimited paid time off including seasonal (December) company-wide time off

Paid parental and medical leave

Apptegy champions the thoughtful integration of AI to empower our teams and processes. As we seek to understand your individual capabilities and how you might contribute, we ask that all responses to application questions and during interviews are genuinely your own. Please refrain from using AI generation tools, as our aim is to assess your authentic voice and expertise.

Apptegy is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.