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    Business Development Representative

    Rankings.io

    🇺🇸 United States
    Remote
    SaaS
    Base + Commission
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    Posted Today
    $55kOTE

    Base + Commission

    Work Type

    Remote

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    himalayas

    About this role

    DescriptionThe Business Development Representative plays a key role in identifying new business opportunities by engaging with and nurturing relationships with potential clients. Strong communication skills, proactive outreach, consistent activity, are essential for guiding prospects through the initial stages of the sales process and seamlessly connecting them with account executives.

    This position is critical to driving sales and expanding the company’s client base.AtRankings.io, we help personal injury attorneys dominate their markets with elite SEO, AI search optimization, paid digital, and performance marketing. Our proven system, built for PI, also powers results across other practice areas.

    The Business Development team is the frontline of growth, responsible for identifying opportunities, creating pipeline, and driving first-time appointments for our Account Executives.

    Responsibilities 50 Dials Per Day Minimum 12 sets per month 10 held meetings per month Maintain 80% or above show rate Contact potential clients through cold calls and emails Present our company to potential clients Build long-term trusting relationships with clients Proactively seek new business opportunities in the market Set up meetings between prospective clients and Account Executives Report to the Business Development Manager on (weekly/monthly/quarterly) sales results Stay up-to-date with new products/services and new pricing/payment plans

    Requirements Proven work experience as a Business Development Representative, Sales Account Executive or similar role Hands-on experience with multiple sales techniques (including cold calls) Track record of achieving sales quotas Experience with CRM software (e.g.

    HubSpot) Understanding of sales performance metrics Excellent communication and negotiation skills Ability to deliver engaging presentations

    Benefits Annual salary of $55k, pay commensurate with experience plus uncapped commission Fully Remote Unlimited PTO $100 Wellness Reimbursement Progr

    Tools & Tech Stack

    HubSpot
    Outreach

    Commission Structure

    Base Salary

    Not disclosed — ask in interview

    Commission

    Uncapped

    OTE

    $55k

    Ramp Period

    Not mentioned — clarify timeline

    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
    Negotiation·Required skill

    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.

    Role Signals

    Green Flags

    ✓
    Uncapped Commission

    No ceiling on earnings

    ✓
    Unlimited PTO

    Flexible time off policy

    ✓
    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

    Business-Development-Representative
    Sales-Development-Representative
    Sales
    BDR
    SDR
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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 Rankings.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
    Research typical OTE splits for this role level and negotiate accordingly
    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.

    This remote-friendly role provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a SaaS market.

    The compensation range of $55k–$55k OTE suggests a standard package for this market segment.

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