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Business Development Representative

Building a robust sales pipeline is the engine of any startup or small-to-medium business (SMB). We help companies connect with high-energy nearshore Business Development Representatives (BDRs) who excel at identifying opportunities and sparking meaningful conversations with potential clients.

The Role of a BDR A Business Development Representative is the frontline of your sales organization. They focus on the top of the sales funnel, ensuring that your Account Executives have a steady stream of qualified leads to close.

Responsibilities

BDRs identify and research potential customers who fit your ideal customer profile. They handle the day-to-day outreach via cold calling, personalized emailing, and social selling (LinkedIn). By maintaining a high volume of quality interactions, BDRs ensure that only interested and viable prospects move forward.

  • Lead Generation: Identify and research potential customers who fit your ideal customer profile.
  • Outbound Prospecting: Handle day-to-day outreach via cold calling, personalized emailing, and social selling (LinkedIn).
  • Qualification: Ensure that only interested and viable prospects move forward in the sales funnel.
  • Meeting Scheduling: Book discovery calls or demos to keep the sales calendar full and organized.
  • CRM Management: Track all interactions and update lead statuses in real-time to keep sales data accurate.

Recommended Studies / Certifications

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or Business AdministrationSalesforce or HubSpot Sales Software CertificationSpecialized Sales Training (Sandler, SPIN, or Fanatical Prospecting)

Skills

Strategic ProspectingCold Outreach (Phone, Email, Social)Objection HandlingActive ListeningResilience & Discipline

Tech Stack

CRM: Salesforce, HubSpot, PipedriveSales Engagement: Outreach.io, Salesloft, Apollo.ioLead Intelligence: ZoomInfo, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, LushaProductivity: Google Workspace, Slack, LoomMeeting Scheduling: Calendly, Chili Piper

Hiring Cost

U.S. average yearly wage$55,000 - $65,000
Average yearly cost with Ascent$26,000 - $32,000
U.S. average hourly wage$28.00 - $32.00
Average hourly cost with Ascent$12.50 - $15.50

Salaries shown are estimates. Actual savings may be even greater. Please schedule a consultation to receive detailed information tailored to your needs.

Seniorities of an Business Development Representative

Junior BDR

Junior BDR business development representative Typically a recent graduate or someone transitioning into sales. They focus on high-volume outbound tasks, learning the company's value proposition and mastering basic prospecting tools under close supervision.

Semi-Senior BDR

Semi-Senior BDR business development representative Has 1–2 years of experience and manages their territory with greater independence. They have a proven track record of hitting quotas, can craft their own personalized outreach sequences, and assist in refining the sales pitch.

Senior BDR / Team Lead

Senior BDR / Team Lead business development representative Oversees the day-to-day activity of the BDR team and ensures sales targets are met. They mentor junior staff, optimize sales plays, and coordinate closely with Marketing and Sales Managers to align lead generation strategies.

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