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Business Development Representative

Pontera

New York, NY · HybridJob$66–84K/yrPosted 1mo agoStill listed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$66–84K/yr
Location
New York, NYHybrid
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Pontera, a fintech firm focused on retirement planning, seeks an outgoing Business Development Representative to generate new business through outbound prospecting, cold outreach, and relationship building, offering hybrid work flexibility and a collaborative culture.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

RIAAdvisorSMBFinancial TechnologyBusiness DevelopmentOutbound ProspectingCold CallingEmail CampaignsSocial TouchesOrganizational SkillsProfessional Relationship BuildingSelf MotivationWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationSense of UrgencyPersistenceResilienceTeamworkTop Performance Track Record

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Pontera is a fintech company on a mission to help people retire better. Our software platform enables retirement savers to get the help they need managing their 401(k) and other retirement plan accounts as part of a personalized strategy by their trusted financial advisor.

Pontera is used by financial advisors across the nation– from SMB to Fortune 500 RIA firms, independent broker-dealers, plan custodians, and plan advisors.

Backed by leading venture capital firms including ICONIQ Growth and Lightspeed Venture Partners, Pontera is built by talented individuals who share a dedication to helping people retire with greater security.

Our team is fast-growing and driven to become one of the largest fintech companies in the world. Our culture is built on a people-first principle: in a complex and numbers-driven industry, we never lose sight of the people we serve and work alongside. That’s where you come in.

DESCRIPTION

Pontera is looking for an outgoing and enthusiastic Business Development Representative (BDR) to join our team. As a BDR, you will play a pivotal role in representing our company as the initial point of contact to prospective clients of the platform. You’ll find yourself with a massive opportunity for growth, with support from management and mentors. You’ll gain invaluable experience and real-time gratification in a place where your work and your efforts will be instantly seen and felt.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Identify and generate new business through proactive outbound prospecting

  • Gain interest through cold calling, email campaigns, and social touches

  • Utilize excellent organizational skills to create an accurate and relevant follow up prospect list

  • Overcome obstacles and objections to effectively build pipelines

REQUIREMENTS

  • Demonstrated ability to build professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders

  • Self-motivated with ability and eagerness to work in fast paced environment

  • Excellent written & verbal communication

  • Sense of urgency and an ability to be professionally persistent

  • Resilient, upbeat attitude

  • Team player

  • Demonstrated track record of top performance

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Compensation: $66,300 Base; $83,800 OTE

  • Team Culture: A collegial, collaborative, fun work environment with frequent team events.

  • Equity: All new hires are eligible for equity grant participation.

  • Healthcare: Comprehensive & affordable insurance benefits with a variety of plan options.

  • Retirement: 401(k) with employer match & employer-sponsored access to a retirement advisor.

  • Family Benefits: Paid parental leave & reimbursement program for family planning services (such as fertility treatments, adoption, or surrogacy).

  • Professional Development: Sponsored learning & development program (to cover classes, certifications, and more!).

  • Food Perks: Fully stocked kitchen & lunch reimbursement program.

  • Work Flexibility: Hybrid In-Office Tues/Weds/Thurs and WFH Mon/Fri with 5 Work From Anywhere weeks per year

Pontera is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

How this job compares

Set against the 21,145 open Business Development jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$66–84K/yr
  • New York median$130–188K/yr1,351 salary ranges
  • US median$123–194K/yr14,821 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $75K, is 54% below the New York median midpoint ($165K) — in the lowest quarter of Business Development salary ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,851 open Business Development jobs in New York and 21,145 across the US. 11% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
Business Development postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 4 to 10 years (16,524 postings).
Education
7,000 of the 21,145 open Business Development jobs (33%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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