Overview
We are a product-first team on a mission to grow cybersecurity culture. Our platform delivers chat-based courses and simulates phishing to prepare employees in a safe environment. We aim to make cybersecurity awareness engaging and effective for teams worldwide.
About the job
You will join the Sales team as a Business Development Representative (BDR). You will play a crucial role in driving our sales pipeline by identifying, engaging, and qualifying potential customers. Your mission will be to generate high-quality leads and create new business opportunities for our Account Executives.
Responsibilities
- Prospect & Engage: Conduct outbound prospecting via email, LinkedIn, and phone to connect with potential clients.
- Qualify Leads: Identify key decision-makers and assess their needs to determine their fit with RIOT’s solutions.
- Schedule Meetings: Book qualified meetings for the Account Executives to advance the sales cycle.
- Research & Personalization: Develop a deep understanding of target industries, accounts, and contacts to tailor outreach efforts.
- Collaboration with Sales & Marketing: Work closely with Account Executives and Marketing teams to align strategies and optimize lead conversion.
- CRM & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of prospect interactions and pipeline status in the CRM system (Hubspot).
Requirements
- You demonstrate a strong outbound mindset: comfortable with high-volume outreach and proactive engagement.
- Excellent communication skills: ability to craft compelling messages and engage prospects effectively.
- Persistent: you don’t take no for an answer and thrive on overcoming challenges.
- Structured & organized, managing multiple leads and follow up systematically.
- Tech-savvy & data-driven: Familiarity with sales tools (CRM, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, etc.) is a plus.
- You ideally have previous experience in sales (internship, apprenticeship), ideally in B2B SaaS.
- You don’t need to be an expert on cybersecurity, but you need to be motivated by Riot’s mission.
- You have full professional proficiency in English and native in French.
- You’re based in Paris or you’re willing to relocate.
Benefits & Culture
- Join a financially-healthy company with strong capital efficiency and growth momentum.
- Contribute to a fast-growing startup with a clear vision and ambitious goals; revenue has tripled over the past two years, with plans to grow from €20M to €40M ARR in 2026.
- Experience the energy of a collaborative team in our modern, cozy office located in the heart of Paris: République / Canal Saint-Martin.
Interview process
- First call with a Talent Acquisition Manager (about 30 minutes).
- Manager interview including a cold call simulation with our BDR Team Leader, Antoine (about 60 minutes).
- Cultural fit interview on site with our VP Sales, Head of Sales, and a team member (about 30+30+30 minutes).
At RIOT, we believe that diversity drives innovation and inclusion fosters belonging. We welcome candidates from all walks of life and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.
Please note that this is an on-site position with up to 2 days per month of remote work.