Business Development Representative

<p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span><span>Job Summary</span></span><span> </span></span></p> <p><span><span>iCOUNTER</span><span> is </span><span>seeking</span><span> a driven and experienced</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold"><span><span> Business Development Representative (</span><span>BDR) </span></span></span><span><span> to</span><span> accelerate strategic growth. This is a quota-carrying individual contributor role built for a cybersecurity business development professional who can activate established networks to open new markets and customer segments.</span></span><span> </span></p> <p><span><span>You'll</span><span> work directly with </span><span>iCOUNTER's</span><span> marketing team to shape our</span><span> GTM strategy</span><span> and build </span><span>iCOUNTER</span><span>'s</span><span> brand in the market</span><span>. This role is a ground-floor opportunity to define how </span><span>iCOUNTER</span><span> grows during a period of rapid expansion, backed by </span><span>cutting-edge</span><span> threat intelligence capabilities and a differentiated cybersecurity platform.</span></span><span> </span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span><span>Responsibilities/Tasks</span></span><span> </span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Prospect, qualify, and engage potential customers through outbound outreach (cold calls, emails, LinkedIn) and inbound lead follow-up to build a healthy top-of-funnel pipeline</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Research and </span><span>identify</span><span> target accounts within defined verticals and segments, mapping key decision-makers and influencers before </span><span>initial</span><span> outreach</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Develop account-specific messaging that communicates </span><span>iCOUNTER's</span><span> value proposition clearly and resonates with each prospect's business challenges</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Conduct discovery conversations to uncover pain points, budget, timeline, and buying authority, then hand off qualified opportunities to Account Executives</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Collaborate closely with Account Executives and Marketing to align outreach sequences, campaign follow-ups, and account-based strategies</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Maintain </span><span>accurate</span><span> and up-to-date records of all outreach activity, pipeline status, and prospect interactions in the CRM</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Provide feedback from prospect conversations to inform product positioning, messaging, and go-to-market decisions</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly quotas for qualified meetings and pipeline contribution</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Represent </span><span>iCOUNTER</span><span> at virtual and in-person industry events, webinars, and networking opportunities to build brand awareness and generate new leads</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <p><br><br></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span><span>Work Activities</span></span><span> </span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Prospecting and qualifying new leads through outbound calls, emails, and social outreach across target accounts and verticals</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Conducting discovery calls with prospects to understand business needs, pain points, and buying timelines</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Collaborating with Account Executives, Marketing, and Product teams to refine messaging, support campaigns, and ensure smooth handoffs</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Preparing and delivering tailored outreach sequences, follow-up communications, and introductory presentations</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Attending sales team meetings, training sessions, and industry events to stay sharp on product knowledge and market trends</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Tracking daily activity, pipeline progress, and quota attainment in the CRM with consistent accuracy</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Surfacing prospect feedback and competitive insights to sales leadership and marketing to inform messaging and positioning</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <p><br><br></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span><span>Required Skills</span></span><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Proven </span><span>track record</span><span> of meeting or exceeding outbound prospecting quotas and pipeline generation targets</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to craft compelling, concise outreach</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Comfortable making high-volume outbound calls and emails daily with a positive, persistent attitude</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Experience using CRM platforms (Salesforce, HubSpot, etc.) and sales engagement tools (</span><span>Nook, </span><span>Outreach, </span><span>Salesloft</span><span>, </span><span>Appollo</span><span> etc.)</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Ability to quickly understand and articulate technical SaaS products in a way that connects to business value</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities simultaneously</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Coachable, curious, and self-motivated with a genuine desire to grow in a sales career</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Collaborative team player who works well with Account Executives, Marketing, and cross-functional stakeholders</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <p><br><br></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span><span>Behaviors/Values</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span><br></span></span><br></p> <p><span><span>We have created a fantastic corporate culture – our values drive our behaviors. Here are the expectations:</span></span><span><br></span><span><br></span><span> </span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Passion for cybersecurity and a commitment to<span> </span></span><span>maintaining</span><span><span> </span>the highest standards of security. </span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Eagerness to learn and stay current with evolving cybersecurity trends.   </span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>​</span></span><span><span>Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.   </span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>​</span></span><span><span>Strong attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.  </span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>​​</span></span><span><span>Integrity is paramount; honesty is a core value at<span> </span></span><span>ICOUNTER</span><span>.   </span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>​</span></span><span><span>Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.   </span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>​</span></span><span><span>Strong attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.  </span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>​</span></span><span><span>Passion for cybersecurity and a commitment to<span> </span></span><span>maintaining</span><span><span> </span>the highest standards of security.   </span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>​</span></span><span><span>Integrity is paramount; honesty is a core<span> </span></span><span>value<span> </span></span><span>.</span><br></span><span> </span></li> </ul>

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