Business Development Representative
This position is 100% remote and will be based in the United States or Canada with a preference for MST and PST.
An overview of this role
GitLab is looking for an enthusiastic and strategic Business Development Representative (BDR), to join our growing Sales Development team. As a BDR at GitLab, you get the opportunity to lead the initial outreach to targeted Enterprise accounts working in conjunction with the Field and Digital Marketing teams as well as the Sales and Customer Success teams. In this role you will leverage creative marketing and sales tactics to prospect and engage with multiple buyer personas and roles to introduce GitLab’s value. You will be responsible for generating qualified meetings and pipeline for the GitLab’s Sales organization. Our BDRs come from a diverse background many have worked closing roles previously or managed teams.
We have an extensive onboarding and training program at GitLab and you will be provided with necessary DevOps and GitLab knowledge to fulfill your role.
What you'll do in this role
Effectively execute outbound prospecting initiatives
Conduct high-level discovery conversations in target accounts
Meet or exceed BDR sourced Sales Accepted Opportunity (SAO) volume targets
Collaborate with and leverage teammates to develop targeted lists, call strategies, and messaging to drive opportunities
Utilize business and industry knowledge to research accounts, identify key players, generate interest, create/identify compelling events, and develop accounts
Work to have a variety of touches (call, email, social, etc.) on all prospects in your assigned territory using Outreach.io
Manage, track, and report on all activities and results using Salesforce
Participate in documenting all processes in the GitLab handbook and update as needed with your Business Development Manager
Work in collaboration with Field and Corporate Marketing to drive attendance at regional marketing events
Attend field marketing events to engage with participants identify opportunities, and to schedule meetings
Act as a mentor for new BDR hires in helping them navigate their key accounts
Work in collaboration with Digital Marketing to develop targeted marketing tactics against your assigned target accounts
Actively partners with the Sales Team to strategically prospect in their respective territories.
We're looking for
Located in MST or PST in the US or Canada
Positive and energetic phone skills, excellent listening skills, strong writing skills
Meet or exceed daily, weekly and monthly KPIs
A self-starter with a track record of successful, credible achievements
You share our values, and work in accordance with those values
Knowledge of business process, roles, and organizational structure
Determined personality with a desire to grow and win
Passionate about being a part of GitLab’s journey
Proficient in using Salesforce and LinkedIn Sales Navigator
Previous tech industry experience or experience in sales development, marketing and/or sales is a plus
Globally we require excellent written and spoken English which is our company language
How GitLab will support you
All remote, asynchronous work environment
Home office support
The base salary range for this role’s listed level is currently for residents of listed locations only. Grade level and salary ranges are determined through interviews and a review of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant, equity with other team members, and alignment with market data. See more information on our benefits and equity. Sales roles are also eligible for incentive pay targeted at up to 100% of the offered base salary.
California/Colorado/Hawaii/New Jersey/New York/Washington/DC/Illinois/Minnesota pay range
$71,400—$105,000 USD
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Business Development Representative
This position is 100% remote and will be based in the United States or Canada with a preference for MST and PST.
An overview of this role
GitLab is looking for an enthusiastic and strategic Business Development Representative (BDR), to join our growing Sales Development team. As a BDR at GitLab, you get the opportunity to lead the initial outreach to targeted Enterprise accounts working in conjunction with the Field and Digital Marketing teams as well as the Sales and Customer Success teams. In this role you will leverage creative marketing and sales tactics to prospect and engage with multiple buyer personas and roles to introduce GitLab’s value. You will be responsible for generating qualified meetings and pipeline for the GitLab’s Sales organization. Our BDRs come from a diverse background many have worked closing roles previously or managed teams.
We have an extensive onboarding and training program at GitLab and you will be provided with necessary DevOps and GitLab knowledge to fulfill your role.
What you'll do in this role
Effectively execute outbound prospecting initiatives
Conduct high-level discovery conversations in target accounts
Meet or exceed BDR sourced Sales Accepted Opportunity (SAO) volume targets
Collaborate with and leverage teammates to develop targeted lists, call strategies, and messaging to drive opportunities
Utilize business and industry knowledge to research accounts, identify key players, generate interest, create/identify compelling events, and develop accounts
Work to have a variety of touches (call, email, social, etc.) on all prospects in your assigned territory using Outreach.io
Manage, track, and report on all activities and results using Salesforce
Participate in documenting all processes in the GitLab handbook and update as needed with your Business Development Manager
Work in collaboration with Field and Corporate Marketing to drive attendance at regional marketing events
Attend field marketing events to engage with participants identify opportunities, and to schedule meetings
Act as a mentor for new BDR hires in helping them navigate their key accounts
Work in collaboration with Digital Marketing to develop targeted marketing tactics against your assigned target accounts
Actively partners with the Sales Team to strategically prospect in their respective territories.
We're looking for
Located in MST or PST in the US or Canada
Positive and energetic phone skills, excellent listening skills, strong writing skills
Meet or exceed daily, weekly and monthly KPIs
A self-starter with a track record of successful, credible achievements
You share our values, and work in accordance with those values
Knowledge of business process, roles, and organizational structure
Determined personality with a desire to grow and win
Passionate about being a part of GitLab’s journey
Proficient in using Salesforce and LinkedIn Sales Navigator
Previous tech industry experience or experience in sales development, marketing and/or sales is a plus
Globally we require excellent written and spoken English which is our company language
How GitLab will support you
All remote, asynchronous work environment
Home office support
The base salary range for this role’s listed level is currently for residents of listed locations only. Grade level and salary ranges are determined through interviews and a review of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant, equity with other team members, and alignment with market data. See more information on our benefits and equity. Sales roles are also eligible for incentive pay targeted at up to 100% of the offered base salary.
California/Colorado/Hawaii/New Jersey/New York/Washington/DC/Illinois/Minnesota pay range
$71,400—$105,000 USD