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    Business Development Representative

    Temporal

    🇺🇸 Atlanta, Georgia
    Remote
    FullTime
    SaaS
    Hybrid
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    Posted Jun 6, 2026
    Job Type

    FullTime

    Work Type

    Remote

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    ashby

    About this role

    Role SummaryWe are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Business Development Representative to join the growing Temporal team in Atlanta, GA. Our BDRs will work hand in hand with the Sales Team to generate leads and build customer pipelines. This is an entry-level role with a dedicated growth path and training to be a great sales professional.

    We are looking for self-starters with a passion for technology and people.

    What You'll DoProactively outbound prospecting and lead activity management in an effort to qualify and market Temporal to potential customers.Discover opportunities from leads and set appointments from those leads. Use of strong selling and influencing skills to set up qualified appointments. Understand the Temporal OSS and Cloud solutions enough to provide high level introduction.

    Leverage taught sales techniques to maximize customer interactions. Log, track, and maintain outbound activity. Work closely with the Sales Team and attend customer meetings as required. Be the architect of a growing team, defining and iterating on processes.

    What You'll Need2+ years of experience in prospecting roles.Excellent in-person, phone, and written customer communication skills.Must be able to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.Ability to make formal and informal presentations to staff and clients.Ability to prioritize work assignments and shift work efforts based on the needs of the department or business goals.Proficient PC, Spreadsheet, Salesforce.com, and Google Docs skills required.Ability to manage time effectively, work independently, and be self-motivatedPrior track record of achievement in positions with accountability.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.Proactive, independent thinker with high energy/positive attitude.

    Temporal Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Temporal Technologies does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation

    Tools & Tech Stack

    Salesforce

    Selling Motion

    Prospecting

    Outbound-Heavy

    Self-sourced pipeline via cold outreach

    Buyer Persona

    Manager-Level

    Departmental buyers and team leads

    Requirements at a Glance

    Experience·2+ years required
    Bachelor's Degree·Required
    Prospecting·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.

    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
    Business Development
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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 Temporal'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

    Sales Development roles are ideal stepping stones — top SDRs typically promote to AE within 12-18 months.

    Expect to work with recurring revenue models where customer retention is as important as acquisition.

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

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