Business Development Representative (EMEA)

About the role

Oyster is a global employment platform that lets companies hire, pay, and care for talent anywhere. As a Business Development Representative in the EMEA region, you will drive outbound prospecting, qualify leads, and partner with Sales Executives to build mid market and SMB pipeline. This is a fully remote role and you must be based in the EMEA region.

What you'll do

• Create awareness and generate interest in Oyster through outbound prospecting including cold calling, email, and social outreach.
• Partner with Sales Executives to drive mid‑market and SMB pipeline velocity.
• Qualify and schedule high‑value meetings that convert into tangible sales opportunities.
• Present and articulate Oyster’s global employment platform to target buyers.
• Organize, optimize, and manage your pipeline for maximum efficiency and predictable results.
• Serve as the voice of the market, collaborating with the GTM team to translate buyer intelligence into strategy.

What they're looking for

• Minimum 6 months of demonstrated success in a customer‑centric role where results depended on proactive outreach.
• Familiarity with B2B prospecting tools such as Salesforce, Salesloft, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator.
• Fluent English and a genuine passion for remote work and global trends shaping work.
• A reliable home internet connection or the ability to obtain one.
• Strong communication skills and a data‑driven approach to guiding outreach.

For applicants in Nigeria

• The listing states worldwide eligibility but requires you to be based in the EMEA region; Nigeria‑specific eligibility is not stated, so please confirm during interview.
• The listing does not state a timezone requirement; confirm before interviewing.
• The listing does not specify whether the role is a contractor or employee.
• The listing does not state pay currency or salary range.
• The listing notes you must be authorized to work where you live; visa details are not provided.