Business Development Representative (USA)

DroneDeploy; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of Innovation

Drone Certification

Flexible Work Arrangements

Paid Family Leave

Healthcare Coverage

Career Growth & Development

Flexible PTO

Referral Bonus

Job summary

DroneDeploy is seeking a Business Development Representative (BDR) in Chicago to fuel outbound sales and connect with target accounts. You will report to the Director of Sales Development and engage in cold calls, personalized emails, and social outreach to build a robust pipeline.

You will collaborate with marketing and sales, align on demand generation efforts, and drive qualification conversations to schedule discovery meetings with Account Executives.

Qualifications

• 6–12 months in a BDR/SDR or similar high‑volume inbound/outbound outreach role.
• Comfortable in a cold‑call heavy environment and using power dialers.
• Multichannel prospecting (phone, email, social, video) with personalized outreach.
• Customer facing experience; qualification calls.
• Proficient with Salesforce, Gong, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, Orum or similar tools.
• Able to build and execute account‑based prospecting plans including org mapping.

Responsibilities

• Generate qualified pipeline through targeted prospecting and multi‑channel outreach across agreed target accounts.
• Convert outbound and inbound interest into discovery meetings for Account Executives.
• Maintain high activity across calls, email, live chat, video, LinkedIn with CRM hygiene.
• Partner with Demand Gen and Sales on campaigns, messaging, and follow‑ups to maximize pipeline.
• Provide feedback on prospect responses and campaign performance to improve plays and processes.
• Take ownership of your pipeline and adapt outreach to evolving business needs.

Skills

Cold calling

Multi-channel outreach

Prospecting

Account mapping

Email writing (concise, non-templated)

Verbal communication

Organized

Coachability

Tools

Salesforce

Gong

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

ZoomInfo

Orum

Job description

About DroneDeploy

DroneDeploy powers field teams with robotics and AI. As the only reality capture platform that combines robotic automation, AI agents, and a truly unified system, DroneDeploy allows critical industries to operate with speed and confidence.

From construction and energy to agriculture, the world’s largest companies use DroneDeploy to simplify field operations, improve safety, and make smarter decisions, faster. By combining aerial drones, 360 and fixed cameras, ground robots and proprietary AI, we’re bringing the power of automation and visual intelligence to all stakeholders, from the field to the boardroom.

At DroneDeploy, we thrive in a mostly remote-first culture rooted in innovation and impact. We’ve been recognized as a Best Place to Work in the SF Bay Area and named one of America’s Great Places to Work—but what truly sets us apart is the experience you gain: solving real-world challenges with cutting‑edge technology, surrounded by teammates who are as passionate as they are supportive. Our team is bold, mission‑driven, and building something that matters. We foster a culture where a variety of perspectives drive smart decisions, and where growth—both personal and professional— is part of the journey. Whether it’s flexible schedules, family‑friendly benefits, or our strong track record of internal promotions, we invest in people as much as we do in product. If you’re looking to be part of something ambitious, authentic, and transformative, you’ll find your place at DroneDeploy.

Role Overview

As a Business Development Representative (BDR) at DroneDeploy, you will play a pivotal role in fueling our outbound sales pipeline. Reporting to the Director of Sales Development, you will serve as a key connector between marketing demand generation and sales, ensuring a seamless experience for prospects and internal teams alike. In this role, your primary focus will be outbound connection with target accounts that Demand Generation and Sales have aligned on. You will also prioritize timely follow‑up with inbound leads from marketing campaigns, and provide actionable feedback on prospect interactions. Your day‑to‑day will include cold calling, personalized emailing, and social engagement to generate new demand and expand our customer base. Success in this position requires a competitive spirit, a collaborative mindset, and the drive to operate with initiative in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment. You will have the opportunity to shape how DroneDeploy reaches new customers, while also contributing to the ongoing evolution of our sales and marketing processes.

Work Environment

• Hybrid - (3 days in office) Located in Chicago, IL.

• Core business hours within local timezone, flexibility to collaborate across time zones.

• Up to 25% domestic travel may be required for trade shows, training sessions, and company events.

Responsibilities

• Generate qualified pipeline through targeted prospecting and multi‑channel outreach, including account research, persona mapping, and coordinated calling, emailing, and social engagement into agreed target accounts.

• Convert outbound and inbound interest into well‑qualified discovery meetings for Account Executives by running structured qualification conversations and confirming next steps.

• Maintain high, disciplined multi‑channel activity (calls, email, live chat, video, LinkedIn) and accurate CRM hygiene to consistently exceed monthly and quarterly qualified opportunity targets.

• Partner with Demand Generation and Sales on account and territory strategies, aligning campaigns, sequences, messaging, and follow‑up cadences to maximize conversion and pipeline coverage.

• Share timely field insights on messaging, personas, tools, lead quality, and campaign performance to inform experimentation, improve plays and processes, and continuously strengthen demand generation and sales effectiveness.

• Provide feedback to marketing and sales leadership on prospect responses, campaign effectiveness, and market trends to help shape future strategies.

• Take ownership of your pipeline, managing priorities and adapting outreach strategies to meet evolving business needs.

Requirements

• 6–12 months in a BDR/SDR or similar high‑volume inbound outreach experience, ideally in SaaS/AEC (Construction Tech), with a record of meeting activity and quota targets.

• Comfortable in a cold call‑heavy environment and using power dialers.

• Ability to multi‑channel prospect (phone, email, social, video, text) with a focus on personalized outreach.

• Customer facing experience; qualification calls

• Proficient with tools such as Salesforce, Gong, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, Orum and similar sales platforms.

• Able to build and execute account‑based prospecting plans, including org mapping and identifying decision‑makers.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to write concise, non‑templated emails and run consultative qualification calls.

• Self‑aware, coachable, highly organized, and able to implement feedback quickly while managing multiple priorities.

• Intellectually curious and eager to bring your unique approach to the BDR role.

• Alignment with DroneDeploy’s core values: Build Trust, Simplify, Make It Happen.

Why Join DroneDeploy?

• Make a direct impact on the growth of a leading SaaS company by driving new business and expanding our reach into key industries.

• Operate with significant ownership over your pipeline and outreach strategies, with the support of a collaborative team and access to best‑in‑class sales technology.

• Work cross‑functionally with marketing, sales, and product teams, gaining exposure to the full go‑to‑market process and influencing how we engage the market.

• Benefit from a culture that values initiative, continuous learning, and the sharing of ideas—your feedback will help shape our sales and marketing approach.

• Enjoy a clear path for career progression, with opportunities to move into closing sales roles (Account Executive) or other growth tracks within the company.

• Thrive in a remote‑first environment that offers flexibility, autonomy, and the chance to participate in high‑impact projects and events.

Employee Offerings & Benefits

(Benefits may vary by location and role)

These are just some of the perks you'll enjoy—there's more to discover once you join us!

Culture of Innovation & Collaboration – Thrive in an environment that values creativity and teamwork.

Drone Certification – Get certified and gain unique, hands‑on skills with our full backing.

Flexible Work Arrangements – Enjoy autonomy with remote‑first options and schedule flexibility.

Paid Family Leave – Take the time you need to support your family during life’s most important moments.

Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage – Plans designed to support your well‑being.

Career & Growth Development – Build new skills and unlock opportunities through continuous learning.

Flexible PTO – Take time off when you need it to recharge—we trust you to manage your time well.

Employee Referral Bonus – Know someone great? Refer them and earn a bonus when they join our team.

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