["Full-Time"]
Remote
SaaS
jobicy
About this role
Who are we? At UpGuard, we are replacing manual security bottlenecks with AI-driven precision. Fresh off a US$75M Series C, we are scaling our infrastructure to process 100 billion risk signals daily. This isn’t just growth; it’s a total reimagining of how the world manages cyber risk. We build the Cyber Risk Posture Management (CRPM) platform that security teams actually love.
By integrating security ratings, threat intel, and agentic AI, we empower organisations to stay ahead of an ever evolving attack surface. We aren’t just building another tool; we’re defining a category. We provide the autonomy to ship world-class technology and the resources to do it at a global scale.
Where does this role fit in? As an SDR at UpGuard, you will create and qualify new opportunities and book meetings for our Account Executives. We’re looking for a driven individual with an inquisitive mind, an excellent phone presence, and who enjoys the challenges of outbound prospecting. This role is located in Sydney and features a hybrid schedule of two days a week in the office.
What will you do?
Generate new opportunities using outbound tactics (cold calling, email sequences, LinkedIn, etc.)
Identify, target, and nurture potential outbound opportunities
Understand the needs of prospects and communicate them clearly to Account Executives
Clearly articulate UpGuard’s value proposition and products to prospects, and position it based on their particular problem/need
Take accurate and detailed notes in our CRM and Sales Engagement Platform
Work collaboratively with sales, marketing, and product to utilise the insights you learn from prospects to make process and product improvements
What do we need from you?
1-2 years of experience in B2B sales, preferably as an SDR/BDR
Strong phone sales skills
Proven track record exceeding sales metrics
Experience with outbound sales activities, including calls, social media engagement & email sequencing
Ability to give and rec
Selling Motion
Prospecting
Outbound-Heavy
Self-sourced pipeline via cold outreach
Buyer Persona
Director-Level
Mid-senior decision-makers
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — SDR
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 handle objections on cold calls?
Template questionWalk me through your typical outbound sequence.
Template questionHow do you research prospects before reaching out?
Template questionWhat metrics do you track daily?
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 based in AU provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a SaaS market.
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