Business Development Representative (BDR), France

Riot Security; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site office in Paris

Hybrid work: up to 2 remote days/month

Job summary

Riot Security is seeking a Business Development Representative (BDR) to drive our sales pipeline from Paris. You will identify, engage, and qualify potential customers, generating high-quality leads and creating opportunities for Account Executives.

The role requires an outbound mindset, excellent communication, and collaboration with Sales & Marketing. On-site office in Paris with up to 2 remote days per month, English and French fluency, and prior B2B SaaS exposure are valued.

Qualifications

• Strong outbound mindset with high-volume outreach.
• Excellent communication to craft messages and engage prospects.
• Persistent and resilient in pursuing opportunities.
• Structured and organized managing multiple leads and follow-ups.
• Tech-savvy with CRM tools and sales platforms.

Responsibilities

• Prospect & engage via email, LinkedIn, and phone to connect with potential clients.
• Qualify leads and identify decision-makers to assess fit with RIOT's solutions.
• Schedule meetings for Account Executives to advance the sales cycle.
• Research target industries and accounts to tailor outreach efforts.
• Collaborate with Sales & Marketing to optimize lead conversion.
• Maintain accurate records of interactions and pipeline in HubSpot.

Skills

Outbound prospecting

Lead qualification

Meetings scheduling

CRM tools

Bilingual English/French

Tools

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

HubSpot

Job description

We're a product-first team on a mission to help grow the cybersecurity culture

We want to instill cybersecurity good practices to employees in a way that's actually effective, and entertaining enough so that employees don't feel like they're working. Think Duolingo but for cybersecurity.

We created a platform to easily rollout a cybersecurity awareness program: the platform sends chat-based 4-minutes long courses to teams. Following the courses, the other side of the platform simulates phishing attacks, to prepare employees to face hackers, but in a safe environment.

Created in 2020, Riot has raised $45m with leading investors (Y Combinator, Left Lane, Base10, Funders Club and First Capital) and is now protecting more than 2,000,000 employees in over 2,000 companies (including Intercom, Deel, and Deezer) all over the world.

Cybersecurity is everywhere. It's impacting everyone, everyday, and it's becoming the number one risk to any organization, whether it's a small business or a big firm. Yet, the cybersecurity culture in most companies is a disaster. Hackers are leveraging this by targeting the weakest link: the employees. We're on a mission to fix that.

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.

What you will do

• 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).

Who you are

• You demonstrate a strong outbound mindset: you are 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 a 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 the mission
• You have a full professional proficiency in English and native in French
• You're based in Paris or you're willing to relocate

It will be a cultural fit if

• You're a doer: not afraid to get your hands dirty and get things done.
• You have high standards: expect performance to be nothing short of the best.
• You are an enthusiastic at heart: exhibit passion and excitement over work.

Why join us at Riot

• Join a financially-healthy company: we're financially strong and highly capital-efficient. Fundraising fuels our momentum, enabling us to scale faster and unlock new growth opportunities.
• Contribute to a fast-growing startup with a strong vision and high ambitions, backed by clear business goals. We've tripled our revenue over the past two years, and we plan to grow from €20M to €40M ARR in 2026.
• Experience the energy of a collaborative team in our modern and cosy office located in heart of Paris: République / Canal Saint-Martin

Recruitment process

• Screening interview with our TAM (30')
• Manager interview including a cold call simulation with our BDR Team Leader, Antoine (60')
• Cultural fit interview on site with our VP Sales, our Head of Sales and a team member (30' + 30' + 30')

At RIOT, we believe that diversity drives innovation and inclusion foster belonging. We are committed to building a team that reflects a wide range of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. 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.