["Full-Time"]
Remote
SaaS
jobicy
About this role
EMPLOYER IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP.
Role Description:
We are seeking a dynamic and driven Business Development Representative (BDR) to join our team. Highly qualified candidates will have a background in Cyber Operations The BDR will play a critical role in identifying, nurturing, and securing new business opportunities within the defense sector.
This role requires a strong understanding of the defense tech industry, excellent communication skills, and a passion for building lasting relationships with our customers; Mission Heroes.
Responsibilities:
Prospecting and Lead Generation: Identify and research potential customers within the defense sector. Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified leads through various channels, including industry events, online research, and networking. Customer Outreach: Initiate contact with potential customers via phone calls, emails, and social media.
Engage in meaningful conversations to understand their needs, pain points, and how our solutions can address them. Relationship Building: Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders within target organizations. Foster trust and credibility through consistent follow-up and value-added interactions.
Product Knowledge: Gain a deep understanding of our products and services. Effectively communicate the features,
benefits, and value propositions to potential clients. Collaboration: Work closely with the business development, marketing, product, and finance teams to develop and execute targeted strategies for entering government markets. Provide feedback and insights to improve sales and marketing efforts. Sales Process Management: Manage the sales process from initial contact to qualified opportunity.
Track and report on sales activities, pipeline status, and progress toward targets. Market Intelligence: Stay informed about industry trends, competitive landscape, and market condition
Tools & Tech Stack
Selling Motion
Prospecting
Hybrid
Mix of inbound leads and outbound prospecting
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Territory
Vertical-Specific
Focused on a single industry vertical
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — BDR
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
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
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
How do you qualify inbound leads?
Template questionDescribe your approach to multi-threading into an account.
Template questionHow do you prioritize your pipeline?
Template questionExpect high-volume outreach activity with success measured by meetings booked and pipeline generated.
Top SaaS reps often earn significant upside through accelerators once quota is exceeded.
This remote-friendly role provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a SaaS market.
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