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. Originally posted on Himalayas