Lead Generator

Business Development Executive – LinkedIn Lead Generation

2ndPlace is looking for an experienced Business Development Executive to help us expand our global pipeline through LinkedIn, targeted outreach, and online business platforms.

We are looking for someone who understands how to find the right prospects, connect with decision-makers, start meaningful conversations, and consistently generate qualified opportunities.

What You'll Do

• Identify and research potential clients, partners, and business opportunities in international markets.
• Use LinkedIn to identify decision-makers and build targeted prospect lists.
• Execute personalized LinkedIn outreach, follow-ups, and relationship-building campaigns.
• Generate leads through LinkedIn, email, job platforms, and other relevant online channels.
• Research companies, hiring needs, and market opportunities to identify high-potential prospects.
• Prepare customized proposals and outreach messages based on prospect requirements.
• Qualify leads and arrange introductory calls or meetings with interested prospects.
• Maintain and manage a structured lead pipeline and follow-up process.
• Track outreach activity, response rates, qualified leads, and meetings generated.
• Consistently work toward monthly lead generation and meeting-booking targets.

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of proven experience in Business Development, Lead Generation, SDR, B2B Sales, or a similar role.
• Strong hands-on experience with LinkedIn lead generation and outreach.
• Solid understanding of LinkedIn Sales Navigator and prospect research.
• Proven experience generating qualified leads through cold outreach.
• Experience working with international clients/markets is highly preferred.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Experience with tools such as Apollo, HubSpot, Instantly, Lemlist, or similar platforms is a plus.
• Strong research, follow-up, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
• A results-driven mindset with a track record of meeting lead-generation or sales KPIs.

What We Value

We are not looking for someone who simply sends hundreds of connection requests.

We want someone who knows how to identify the right prospects, personalize outreach, build conversations, and turn those conversations into genuine business opportunities.

Position: Full-time | Remote

• Experience: 2+ years