Business Development Representative at ServiceNow — Vienna, VA
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Position Summary:
Armis from ServiceNow is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Business Development Representative (BDR) to join our growing sales team. This role is crucial in driving top-of-funnel growth by identifying and qualifying high-potential leads for our Account Executives. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record of success in BDR roles, particularly within the cybersecurity or enterprise software industry. They will be a self-starter with excellent communication and organisational skills, and a strong understanding of the sales process.
Responsibilities
- Lead Generation & Qualification:
- Proactively identify and generate new business opportunities through targeted outbound prospecting, including cold calling, emailing, social selling, and leveraging relevant industry events.
- Qualify and convert inbound leads generated from marketing campaigns, events and website inquiries.
- Conduct thorough research to understand prospect needs, pain points, and business objectives.
- Utilise CRM (Salesforce) to accurately track and manage all activities and interactions.
- Pipeline Management & Development:
- Schedule discovery calls for qualified sales opportunities for Account Executives.
- Develop and maintain a strong understanding of Armis' products and services, and their value proposition to help accelerate opportunity progression.
- Collaborate with marketing, channel and sales teams to optimise lead generation and qualification processes.
- Territory buildout responsibilities in partnership with your Account Executives (account mapping, research, persona mapping)
- Market & Industry Knowledge:
- Stay up-to-date on industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies in the cybersecurity space.
- Develop a strong understanding of target industries and customer personas.
- Provide feedback to marketing and product marketing teams based on prospect interactions and market insights.
- Performance & Reporting:
- Consistently meet or exceed monthly and quarterly targets for qualified opportunities and meetings.
- Provide regular reports on activity, pipeline, and performance metrics.
- Participate in ongoing training and development to enhance sales skills and product knowledge.
Experience
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a BDR or sales development role, preferably in the cybersecurity or enterprise software industry.
- Proven track record of consistently exceeding sales targets.
- Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and sales enablement tools.
- Experience working collaboratively across business functions (Channel, Sales, Marketing).
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong prospecting, qualification, and creative problem solving skills.
- Ability to build rapport and establish relationships with potential customers.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Confidence in articulating a multi-product suite (platform sale).
Customer-Centric Approach:
- Demonstrated ability to understand customer pain points and translate them into specific solutions with measurable business outcomes.
- Strong follow-up skills to ensure customer satisfaction and continued success post-sale.
Professional Growth Mindset:
- Hungry & Hardworking, self-motivated, results-driven, and goal-oriented with a strong desire to succeed.
- Open to coaching, feedback, and continuous sales skills and technical knowledge improvement.
For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $64,140 - $99,420, plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs. Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.
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