Chainguard is hiring a
Business Development Representative

Summary

Join our team as a Business Development Representative (BDR) and help drive revenue growth by prospecting, qualifying leads, and setting appointments for the sales team. As a BDR at Chainguard, you will be responsible for identifying potential clients in the security sales market, conducting thorough research on prospects, generating high-quality leads, and collaborating with the sales team to develop targeted sales strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field
• 1-3 years of experience in sales, lead generation, or business development, within the cloud native, cybersecurity or devops industry
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and relationships with prospects and clients
• Proficiency in using CRM systems, preferably HubSpot CRM or Salesforce, and other sales enablement tools
• Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to work independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed sales targets and KPIs

Responsibilities

• Prospect and identify potential clients in the security sales market using various lead generation techniques
• Conduct thorough research on prospects to identify their specific security needs, pain points, and decision-makers
• Generate a consistent pipeline of high-quality leads by meeting or exceeding weekly and monthly targets
• Qualify leads by understanding their business requirements and matching them with our security solutions and services
• Schedule meetings and product demos for the sales team with qualified prospects
• Collaborate with the sales team to develop and implement targeted sales strategies for specific industries, regions, or clients
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of prospects, leads, and customer interactions in the CRM system
• Stay current on industry trends, competitor offerings, and emerging security technologies to better position our solutions to prospects
• Attend sales training sessions and participate in team meetings to continuously improve sales skills and product knowledge
• Provide feedback to marketing and product teams based on prospect and customer interactions to help refine messaging and improve product offerings

Benefits

• Equity/stock options
• Unlimited PTO
• Remote work with flexible coworking and team meetup opportunities
• Home office and internet stipend
• 100% health/dental/vision insurance coverage for you and your family