Business Development Representative
Secoda
Secoda makes the experience of exploring and using data as intuitive, fast, and useful as using Google Search. We are fortunate to work with some of the best investors in the world. Our Series-A funding was led by Craft Ventures, Y Combinator, Garage Capital, and Abstract Ventures. When hiring, we prioritize candidates who are ambitious, self-starters, and great teammates. We have a deep sense of ownership, and believe every employee should have an impact on Secoda and its mission.
Secoda is hiring for a highly motivated and driven Business Development Representative to help us grow our customer base. As one of our first BDRs you are self-motivated, curious, and a go-getter who loves connecting with people. You will be the first point of contact for many prospective customers, and you will build strong rapport while understanding prospect needs, and positioning how Secoda can meet and exceed their expectations. As a member of our founding BDR team, you will be responsible for identifying and engaging potential customers, initiating cold outbound outreach, and generating qualified leads to support the sales team.
What you will be doing:
Prospect and qualify potential customers by creating opportunities and setting up high-value meetings for our Account Executives. Utilize research and data to prioritize outreach efforts via cold calls, emails, and social networking to build a robust sales pipeline
Partner closely with our CEO and Account Executives to identify and source meetings that would lead to pipeline and closed-win revenue
Maintain a high volume of cold calls per day with the intent to qualify key leads
Consistently working towards and achieving daily/weekly/monthly activity targets and quota
Become a Secoda expert by researching, understanding and targeting our ICP
Build and maintain a professional network; staying up to date with industry news and trends, and establishing professional relationships
Maintain accurate records of outreach and pipeline activity in Salesforce
Who you are:
6-12+ months of sales experience, with a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in sales
A natural communicator who isn’t afraid to make cold calls and initiate contact with potential customers
Positive attitude, resilience, and a strong work ethic
Eager to learn and able to take constructive feedback
A consistent and proven record of meeting and exceeding goals
Have a strong and genuine interest in data and AI
Nice to Have:
Tech experience or experience in a fast-growing startup environment
Experience with Salesforce, Gong, SalesNav, ScratchPad and other similar tools
About Secoda
What we offer:
💰 Competitive base and variable compensation plan and equity
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🩺 Medical, dental, and vision coverage from day 1
$1000 Healthcare Spending Account
$500 Taxable Spending Account
🏝 Unlimited time off policy
👪 Mat and Pat leave top-up
📚 Learning & Development benefit ($1,000)
🥳 Team activities and retreats to connect with your fellow teammates
💛 A challenging and fulfilling opportunity to join a fast-growing start-up
Hybrid Office Policy (Tuesdays, Thursdays + every other Friday)
We have a beautiful office in Liberty Village and work in a Hybrid schedule with Tuesdays, Thursdays and every other Friday as our in-office days. We provide lunch for our team every other Friday.
We believe time together in person is valuable and important. We host ample social opportunities and encourage employees to attend team off-sites and events (dinners and game nights) as well as a yearly 4-day retreat.
Who we are:
Curious: We lead with a genuine interest in customers, data, and the unknown. We work hard to understand other points of view, and ask great questions to investigate what is right.
Tough: Resilience is key in the unpredictable startup landscape. We embrace audacious goals, understanding that occasional setbacks serve as opportunities to refine our abilities.
Humble: We embody humility, eschewing arrogance and complacency while fostering an inclusive atmosphere for all. We remain open to change, recognizing that many of our existing practices may require improvement.
Analytical: We are data driven. Our commitment to data-driven decision-making ensures that we are precise, informed, and effective in our actions. We rely on data to guide our strategies and measure our success.
Ambitious: We aim for excellence with ambition, not arrogance. We nurture inclusivity and remain open to improving our practices on our journey to be our best.
How we work:
We Win Together: The greater good over function or self. No job is too big; no job is too small. We all may be called to serve in many different ways.
Customer Comes First: We are always optimizing the customer's experience, we put ourselves in the customer's shoes and always deliver nothing less than the best for our customers.
Bring The Sun: We believe in maintaining a positive attitude and spreading warmth and optimism. We assume good intentions and approach situations with a bright, hopeful outlook.
Bias For Action: We believe that moving fast is critical to success. By taking prompt and decisive action, we achieve our goals efficiently and effectively.
Think Big: We encourage innovative thinking and challenge the status quo. This means being open to new ideas, questioning existing processes, setting ambitious goals, and continuously seeking better ways to do things.
Grow Our Garden: Like a well-tended garden, our growth relies on nurturing ourselves and each other. We grow our garden by taking and giving knowledge, curiosity and continuous learning. Everyone has something to teach and something to learn. Be a mentor; be a student. Engage in the ongoing cultivation of knowledge.
Own It: We take pride in our work and strive for excellence. We take accountability, pay attention to details. We don't wait for problems to arise; we proactively identify and address potential issues.
If your experience aligns with this role you're looking for an exciting opportunity to join an early-stage startup, then we want to hear from you!
At Secoda, we believe that diversity is key to building high-performing teams, and creating an inclusive work environment is our priority. We are an equal-opportunity employer and we welcome people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to candidates in need of individualized support during the hiring process.