Business Development Representative (BDR)

CGS

San Francisco Bay AreaFresher1h agovia LinkedIn

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Who can apply
New grads, no experience needed
Must know
Networking
Nice to have
SalesLead generationCybersecurity
Work
On-site in San Francisco Bay Area
Pay
Not stated by the employer.
Skill demand
Sales100%Lead generation46%Networking42%of 26 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
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Nov 3, 2026 · still open

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About the Role

  • Play a key role in driving company growth by identifying potential customers, initiating conversations, and booking qualified meetings for the Account Executive and founders.
  • Opportunity to join a competitive, high-performing sales environment where results matter more than activity metrics.
  • Freedom to experiment with different outreach channels, develop prospecting strategies, and target new industries.
  • Opportunity to build a sales career in enterprise AI security.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify and research potential enterprise customers across relevant industries.
  • Generate new business opportunities through cold calling, email, LinkedIn, and other outbound channels.
  • Book qualified meetings for the Account Executive and founders.
  • Experiment with different prospecting strategies to improve outreach effectiveness.
  • Build relationships with decision-makers in security, risk, technology, and business teams.
  • Develop an understanding of customer challenges and communicate the value of AI security solutions.
  • Maintain a strong focus on qualified meetings booked and the quality of opportunities generated.
  • Collaborate with the sales team to refine messaging, targeting, and outbound strategies.
  • Explore new verticals, particularly within enterprise markets with significant growth potential.
  • Learn from performance data and continuously improve your approach.

Requirements & Tech Stack

  • No previous experience required; ambitious recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
  • Strong work ethic, resilience, and ability to remain motivated despite repeated rejection.
  • Excellent communication skills and confidence initiating conversations with new people.
  • Self-directed approach to prospecting, with the ability to experiment and learn independently.
  • Competitive mindset and a strong desire to achieve measurable results.
  • Comfort with cold calling and other forms of outbound sales.
  • Ability to take ownership of outcomes without relying on rigid activity targets or constant supervision.
  • Track record of commitment and achievement (e.g., sales, athletics, entrepreneurship, competitions).
  • Willingness to work in person in San Francisco, following a demanding 9-9-6 schedule.
  • Current US work authorization as a US citizen or green card holder.
  • Visa sponsorship is not available.
  • Relevant experience in B2B software, cybersecurity, outbound sales, or high-volume phone sales is a plus, but not essential.
  • Experience selling to insurance, financial services, or healthcare organizations is also beneficial.

Qualifications

  • Evidence of effort and results over a particular degree, school, or career path.
  • Ability to demonstrate how you respond to challenges, learn from rejection, and consistently generate opportunities.

What's on Offer?

  • $85,000 base salary.
  • $120,000 on-target earnings (OTE).
  • Opportunity to join a growing AI security company at an early stage.
  • Proven outbound sales motion and freedom to experiment with your own approach.
  • Direct collaboration with the Account Executive and founders.
  • Clear performance expectations focused on qualified meetings booked.
  • Opportunity to develop enterprise sales skills in a fast-growing technology market.
  • Competitive, high-energy team environment with significant room to learn and grow.

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