Business Development Representative

Replit Replit · Enterprise · Salt Lake City, UT · GTM

Replit is seeking a Business Development Representative (BDR) to be an early member of their sales team. This role will handle both inbound leads and outbound prospecting to build a pipeline for Account Executives. Candidates with some technical experience (i.e., having basic coding knowledge or prior experience at developer tool companies) are ideal. This position plays a crucial role in their go-to-market strategy, identifying and qualifying potential customers across all segments from SMB to Enterprise. You'll be the first point of contact for many prospects, setting the tone for their Replit experience. This role offers a distinctive opportunity for people who excel in client-facing situations and have a passion for technology and AI. You'll leverage your skills to effectively communicate Replit's value proposition: a world where anyone can create software using natural language.

What you'd actually do

  1. Generate and qualify new sales opportunities through both inbound lead follow-up and outbound prospecting activities
  2. Research target accounts and create personalized outreach strategies to engage potential customers
  3. Evangelize a future where anyone can create software in natural language, ushering in a change in the nature of the firm on par with the PC era
  4. Articulate Replit's value proposition and align it with customers' business challenges
  5. Schedule and coordinate meetings between qualified prospects and Account Executives

Skills

Required

  • 0-2 years of experience in sales development, lead generation, or similar customer-facing role
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Self-starter with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Resilience and persistence in the face of rejection
  • Ability to quickly learn and articulate the value of new technologies
  • Experience with or willingness to learn CRM systems and sales tools (e.g., Hubspot, LinkedIn, ZoomInfo, Clay, SmartLead)
  • Strong listening skills and ability to identify customer pain points
  • Passion for technology and staying current with industry trends

Nice to have

  • You're an active Replit user
  • You've worked at an early-stage startup or in developer tools
  • Basic understanding of software development or coding concepts
  • Experience with multi-channel prospecting (email, phone, social)
  • Degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent practical experience)

What the JD emphasized

  • passion for technology and AI
  • AI and machine learning is a plus