North America SaaS BDR — Pipeline Builder

Akur8; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Akur8 is seeking a Business Development Representative to help build the North America sales pipeline. You will be among the first contacts for prospective customers, introducing Akur8 and qualifying opportunities for the Account Executive team.

In this role you will research target accounts, run outbound campaigns, and book high-quality meetings while collaborating with Account Executives, Sales Directors, and Marketing. English proficiency and a drive to learn are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in B2B sales or business development
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Experience in SaaS sales or technical products is a plus
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills

Responsibilities

• Own prospecting activity across an assigned territory and contribute to the team’s pipeline goals
• Research target accounts and identify relevant decision-makers and influencers
• Build contact lists and run personalized outbound sequences across email, phone, and LinkedIn
• Qualify inbound and outbound leads based on business needs, timing, stakeholders, and fit
• Booking discovery meetings and providing context before conversations to Account Executives
• Maintain accurate CRM records and follow up consistently with prospects
• Partner with Marketing on campaigns, events, and account-based outreach
• Learn Akur8’s product and articulate value to business and technical audiences

Skills

Outbound prospecting

B2B SaaS sales

CRM systems

Sales engagement tools

Relationship building

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Salesforce

CRM platforms

Job description

Akur8 is seeking a Business Development Representative to help build the North America sales pipeline. You will be among the first contacts for prospective customers, introducing Akur8 and qualifying opportunities for the Account Executive team.

In this role you will research target accounts, run outbound campaigns, and book high-quality meetings while collaborating with Account Executives, Sales Directors, and Marketing. English proficiency and a drive to learn are essential.