Sales Development Representative (SDR)

UpGuard; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Lifestyle subsidy

WFH set-up allowance

$1500 USD annual Learning & Dev

Annual leave

Parental Leave (18 weeks)

Personal Leave Allowance

Top-spec hardware

Generative AI subsidy

Health Insurance

Job summary

UpGuard in Austin, TX, is seeking an SDR/BDR to drive outbound opportunities across the US. You will use email, LinkedIn, cold calls, and other channels to generate qualified leads and hand them to the sales team.

You’ll understand prospect needs, clearly communicate UpGuard’s cyber risk posture management solutions, and maintain thorough notes in our CRM. A high-energy learner who thrives in a fast-paced SaaS environment will excel.

Qualifications

• 6-12 months in B2B tech sales as an SDR/BDR or equivalent experience.
• Strong outbound sales experience and drive to break into SaaS/cyber.
• Proficiency in English, written and spoken, with feedback culture.

Responsibilities

• Generate opportunities across the US using outbound tactics (email, LinkedIn, cold calling).
• Identify, target and nurture potential outbound opportunities.
• Understand prospect needs and relay them to sales reps clearly.
• Articulate UpGuard’s value proposition and position it to prospects.
• Maintain accurate notes in the CRM and collaborate with teams to improve processes.

Skills

Outbound sales

Cold calling

Lead generation

CRM notes

English communication

Tools

Hubspot

Outreach

CRM software

Sales Navigator

Lusha/Zoominfo

Job description

Who are we?

At UpGuard, we are replacing manual security bottlenecks with AI-driven precision. Fresh off a US$75M Series C, we are scaling our infrastructure to process 100 billion risk signals daily. This isn’t just growth; it’s a total reimagining of how the world manages cyber risk.

We build the Cyber Risk Posture Management (CRPM) platform that security teams actually love. By integrating security ratings, threat intel, and agentic AI, we empower organisations to stay ahead of an ever evolving attack surface.

We aren’t just building another tool; we’re defining a category. We provide the autonomy to ship world-class technology and the resources to do it at a global scale.

What will you accomplish?

• Generating new opportunities across the US using outbound tactics (email sequences, LinkedIn, cold calling, etc.)

• Identifying, targeting and nurturing potential outbound opportunities

• Understanding the needs of prospects and communicating them clearly to the sales reps you’re working with

• Clearly articulating UpGuard’s value proposition and products to prospects and positioning it based on their particular problem/need

• Taking accurate and detailed notes in our CRM.

• Working collaboratively with sales, marketing and product to utilize the insights you learn from prospects to make process and product improvements

What do we need from you?

• 6-12 months in B2B tech sales as an SDR/BDR OR relevant work experience

• Drive to break into Saas/Cyber tech sales

• Experience cold calling and outbound sales

• High level of proficiency in the English language, both written and spoken

• Ability to give and receive feedback -- you will collaborate with our sales and marketing teams to drive process improvements

• High energy and willingness to learn

What would give you an edge?

• 1yr+ B2B SaaS experience

• Domain experience in cybersecurity or supply chain information risk

• Experience with Hubspot, Outreach.io, or other CRM software/Sales Engagement

• Software Familiarity with tools such as Lusha, Zoominfo & Sales Navigator is a big plus

What's in it for you?

• Monthly Lifestyle subsidy: Use this for financial, physical, and mental well-being

• WFH set-up allowance: To ensure you have the right environment to work in, we will help you get set up within your first 3 months at UpGuard

• $1500 USD annual Learning & Development allowance: To support your career development, all team members will be able to expense development opportunities against this allowance

• Annual leave: PTO plus two additional UpGuardian leave days to give you time to recharge your batteries.

• 18 weeks paid Parental Leave: Irrespective of parenting role

• Personal Leave Allowance: This includes sick & carer’s leave

• Top-spec hardware: All team members will be provided with top-spec laptops for their role

• Generative AI subsidy: UpGuard provides paid subscriptions for all team members to access generative AI tools to support their work

• Health Insurance: Access to comprehensive coverage.

UpGuard is a Certified Great Place to Work® in the US, Australia, UK and India, establishing its position as a leading global technology employer. 99% of team members agree that UpGuard is a great place to work!

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affi­rmative Action Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Please Note:

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Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check and reference checks.