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    Business Development Representative (BDR/SDR), Automotive

    Conversica

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    Work Type

    Remote

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

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    About this role

    Conversica is seeking a proactive, results-driven Business Development Representative (BDR/SDR) to help drive new business growth in the automotive market.

    This fully remote, U.S.-based role offers the opportunity to identify and engage prospective customers, connect with key decision-makers at automotive dealerships and dealer groups, and generate qualified sales opportunities for our Account Executives.

    You’ll take a thoughtful, targeted approach to outbound prospecting, using research and personalized outreach to introduce Conversica’s AI-powered solutions and demonstrate how they can address real business challenges. You’ll collaborate with our Automotive sales team to build pipeline and support revenue growth.

    This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in B2B technology sales, develop your ability to engage business leaders, and build a deeper understanding of how AI solutions deliver value to customers. You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while building skills and experience that can support your long-term sales career.

    Responsibilities

    Identify and research prospective automotive dealerships and dealer groups, including key decision-makers and potential business opportunities. Execute targeted outbound prospecting through cold calls, email, LinkedIn, and other channels to initiate conversations and generate interest in Conversica’s AI-powered solutions.

    Engage prospects in meaningful conversations to understand their business challenges, assess their needs and potential fit for Conversica’s solutions, and qualify sales opportunities. Schedule qualified meetings for Account Executives and provide relevant account insights and context to support effective follow-up.

    Partner with Automotive Account Executives to align prospecting efforts with target accounts, territories, and sales priorities. Follow up on marketing-generated leads, industry events, and other prospect engagement opportunities a

    Tools & Tech Stack

    Outreach

    Commission Structure

    Base Salary

    Not disclosed — ask in interview

    Commission

    Structure not specified

    OTE

    $,

    Ramp Period

    Not mentioned — clarify timeline

    Selling Motion

    Prospecting

    Hybrid

    Mix of inbound leads and outbound prospecting

    Territory

    Named Accounts

    Pre-assigned list of target companies

    Requirements at a Glance

    Bachelor's Degree·Required
    Prospecting·Required skill

    Typical Day — SDR

    Cold calls60–80/day
    Outbound emails30–50/day
    Discovery meetings2–3/week
    Pipeline review1×/week

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    Role Signals

    Green Flags

    ✓
    Remote Friendly

    Location flexibility

    SaaS — Interview Intel

    Typical Sales Cycle

    30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)

    Common Buyer Objections

    • "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
    • "We built something in-house already"
    • "We don't have budget until next quarter"
    • "Our team won't adopt another tool"

    Key Industry Metrics

    ARR / MRRNet Revenue Retention (NRR)CAC Payback PeriodLogo Churn vs Revenue ChurnACV (Avg Contract Value)Magic Number

    Hot Topics to Reference

    • • AI-native product disruption
    • • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
    • • Vertical SaaS consolidation
    • • Usage-based pricing models

    Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.

    Tags

    sales
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    How do you handle objections on cold calls?

    Template question
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    Walk me through your typical outbound sequence.

    Template question
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    How do you research prospects before reaching out?

    Template question
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    What metrics do you track daily?

    Template question
    Research Conversica's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare metrics: quota attainment %, average deal size, win rate
    Practice a 2-minute product demo pitch for a mock discovery call
    Prepare to discuss your home office setup and self-management discipline
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    This SDR/BDR role focuses on top-of-funnel pipeline generation through outbound prospecting.

    SaaS sales roles typically involve consultative selling with longer deal cycles.

    Remote positions in sales offer flexibility but require strong self-discipline and proactive communication with distributed teams.

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