Business Development Representative (MENA)

    Respond.io

    Egypt
    Remote
    SaaS
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    Work Type

    Remote

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    himalayas

    About this role

    *Resume MUST be in English Location: MENA Role: Business Development Representative (MENA - Arabic Speaker) Department: Sales Department About Respond.io Founded in Hong Kong in early 2017, is an AI-powered business messaging platform that helps companies manage customer conversations across chat, calls and email — all in one place.

    Trusted by businesses in over 127 countries and recognized by G2 and SME100, enables fast-growing companies around the world to capture, convert, and retain customers at scale. We operate as a globally distributed team with employees based around the world, contributing to a diverse and inclusive culture.

    Join us, and be part of a team that is shaping the future of customer conversation management! Our Culture At , we move fast, work smart, and always keep our customers at the heart of

    what we do. Here’s

    what we stand for:

    Solve Customer Problems: Every effort must solve real customer pain points. No guesswork—just real feedback and clear value!

    The 80/20 Rule: We focus on 20% of actions that create 80% of the value. Simple is powerful—it gets us moving fast.

    100% Alignment, 80% Accuracy: We aim 100% team alignment and 80% accuracy. Perfect plans can wait—clear goals come first.

    Be Direct: We give honest feedback, and tackle problems head-on. Clarity moves us forward!

    Own It and Support Each Other: We step up, help out, and drive outcomes—together.

    Build Human Connections: Work is better when we trust, care, and celebrate wins together. We’re a team!

    Role Description

    We are seeking a highly motivated Business Development Representative to join our team and accelerate their career in sales. In this role, you will be responsible for qualifying prospects, assessing their business goals, and determining if their needs align with our product capabilities and convert prospective customers into an opportunity for a meeting with an Account Executive.

    The ideal candidate should be confident in their ability to communicate effectively a

    Selling Motion

    Prospecting

    Outbound-Heavy

    Self-sourced pipeline via cold outreach

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Requirements at a Glance

    Bachelor's Degree·Required

    Typical Day — BDR

    Cold calls50–70/day
    Prospecting emails30–40/day
    Qualified meetings3–5/week
    Account mapping1 hr/day

    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

    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

    Business-Development-Representative
    Sales-Development-Representative
    Lead-Generation-Specialist
    Outbound-Sales-Representative
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    How do you qualify inbound leads?

    Template question
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    Describe your approach to multi-threading into an account.

    Template question
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    How do you prioritize your pipeline?

    Template question
    Research Respond.io'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

    Expect 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.

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

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