Business Development Representative

WorkOS

San Francisco (CA)

Hybrid

USD 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Substantial equity grants

Healthcare insurance

401k matching

Wellness and fitness allowances

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

A technology company in San Francisco is seeking a Business Development Representative to join their sales team. This role involves generating leads through outbound activities and engaging with prospects. Candidates should have 1-2 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and be proficient with sales tools. The position offers a competitive salary between $80,000 and $100,000 OTE, plus benefits such as healthcare and equity.

Qualifications

Experience in SaaS or a technical product company is preferred.
Comfort with understanding technical products.
Able to craft personalized messages for different audiences.

Responsibilities

Generate new leads through targeted outbound activities.
Engage with prospects to qualify them for the sales team.
Meet and exceed monthly quotas for outbound activities.

Skills

Business development

Outbound sales

Communication skills

Technical aptitude

Writing skills

Curiosity & adaptability

Education

1-2 years of experience in business development or sales role

Tools

Salesforce

Gong

Loom

Outreach

Job description

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About WorkOS 🚀
WorkOS builds tools and services for developers to help them implement authentication, identity, authorization, and overall enterprise readiness. We’re a fully distributed team with employees across North American time zones. We’re well‑funded, having raised $100m in funding from top investors including Greenoaks Capital, Lachy Groom, and Lightspeed Ventures. Our fast‑growing customer base includes SaaS companies like OpenAI, Cursor, Perplexity, Vercel, Plaid, and hundreds of others.

About The Role 💭
We are seeking a Business Development Representative to join our sales team. As an outbound‑focused BDR, you’ll play a crucial role in WorkOS’s growth by identifying, engaging, and qualifying prospects in the enterprise and mid‑market segments. Your primary goal will be to generate new opportunities through outbound outreach, research, and strategic engagement with target accounts.

Responsibilities ✔️

Creative outbound prospecting: Generate new leads through targeted outbound activities, including cold calls, emails, LinkedIn outreach, events, and other channels. We are looking for resourcefulness and innovation in crafting new outbound strategies.
Account research: Identify key prospects, decision‑makers, and stakeholders within target accounts to tailor your outreach efforts.
Lead qualification: Engage with prospects to understand their pain points, business needs, and how WorkOS can help solve their challenges, qualifying them for the sales team.
Pipeline development: Set up high‑quality meetings and demos for Account Executives by nurturing leads through the sales funnel.
CRM hygiene: Diligently log all prospecting activities, conversations, and pipeline data in Salesforce (or other CRM systems) to maintain accurate records and forecast pipeline health.
Metrics‑driven: Meet and exceed monthly quotas for outbound activities, including the number of meetings set, emails sent, calls made, and qualified opportunities created.
Continuous learning: Stay up‑to‑date on industry trends, WorkOS product developments, and competitor offerings to position yourself as a trusted advisor to potential customers.

Qualifications 🌟

1–2 years of experience in a business development, sales development, or outbound sales role, preferably in SaaS or a technical product company.
Experience outbounding to co‑founders and CTOs.
Writing skills: Able to independently craft messages and campaigns for technical leaders.
Communication skills: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, with the ability to craft personalized messages that resonate with different audiences.
Technical aptitude: Comfort with understanding technical products and effectively communicating the value of WorkOS to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
Tools: Experience with modern sales stack (e.g., Salesforce, Gong, Loom, Outreach).
Curiosity & adaptability: Willingness to learn, adapt quickly to new strategies, and stay curious about the industry and your prospects’ needs.
Self‑starter: Highly motivated, self‑sufficient, and able to work in a remote environment while managing your time effectively.
Location: Located in the greater San Francisco Bay Area, able to work locally, attend in‑person meetings and events as needed.

The annual US OTE falls within the range of $80,000 – $100,000 OTE. This range does not encompass the full spectrum of benefits such as equity, health insurance, vacation time, and paid parental leave. Final compensation will be determined considering various factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications.

Benefits (US only)

At WorkOS, we offer resources that emphasize personal and familial well‑being. We offer healthcare coverage for you and your family, including medical, dental, and vision. We offer parental leave, paid‑time off, and fully remote working arrangements.

Competitive pay
Substantial equity grants
Healthcare insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision) for you and your family
401k matching
Wellness and fitness monthly allowances
PTO, paid holidays, and unlimited sick leave
Autonomy and flexibility with remote work

Please inquire directly with our recruiting team for benefits available to those working outside the US.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WorkOS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, nationality, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability or age.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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