Account Executive / Business Development Executive

Job Title : Account Executive / Business Development Executive Location: Bogotá (Remote) Type of Contract: Full-Time (Independent Contractor) Salary Range: 1,500 USD+ comms Language Requirements: Fluent English (Written and Verbal) We are seeking a skilled Account Executive / Business Development Executive with experience partnering with U.S.-based clients to join our growing team. You will play a key role in driving outbound business development efforts, generating qualified opportunities, and building relationships with prospective clients. Your work will directly impact pipeline growth by securing high-quality meetings for the Managing Director to lead and close. Key Responsibilities Identify and engage prospective U.S.-based clients through outbound outreach, networking, referrals, and strategic prospecting. Build and manage targeted prospect lists aligned with the company's ideal customer profile and go-to-market strategy. Conduct cold outreach via email, LinkedIn, phone calls, and other channels to generate qualified business opportunities. Qualify leads and schedule meetings for the Managing Director with decision-makers and key stakeholders. Maintain consistent follow-up communication with prospects to nurture interest and move opportunities through the pipeline. Collaborate with leadership to refine outreach messaging, positioning, and business development strategies. Track outreach activity, pipeline progress, and meeting performance using CRM and sales engagement tools. Must-Have Qualifications Proven experience in business development, sales development, account executive, or lead generation roles targeting U.S. clients. Strong experience booking meetings and generating qualified opportunities for senior sales leadership. Experience building and executing outbound go-to-market or prospecting strategies. Fluent English communication skills with excellent verbal and written presentation abilities. Confidence engaging senior-level stakeholders and decision-makers in the U.S. market. Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment. Based in Bogotá. Preferred Qualifications Experience within the nearshoring industry. Experience in recruitment, staffing, or talent acquisition services. Familiarity with CRM and outbound sales tools such as HubSpot, Salesforce, Apollo, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, or similar platforms. Existing network or prior experience working with U.S.-based companies and executives. Experience supporting founder-led or executive-led sales processes is a plus.