Job Description
Recruiter: Madison Phillips
Hiring Manager: Hunter Lombardi
Job Level: S1
Toast creates technology to help restaurants and local businesses succeed in a digital world helping business owners operate increase sales engage customers and keep employees happy.
The Hybrid Development Representative (HDR) role is the foundational entry point into our high-performing sales organization designed specifically to develop the next generation of Account Executives. This is not a static job - it is a dedicated supportive launchpad and structured path for your professional sales career. We invest in HDRs with the clear expectation that high performers will advance through our specialized sales program Toast Sales Academy and become future full-cycle Account Executives.
The Journey of a High Performer: HDR → All Bound Sales Development role → Account Executive (AE)
The Timeline of a High Performer: 12-18 months training to become an Account Executive
What you'll do (Responsibilities):
As a Bilingual Hybrid Development Representative (HDR) you serve as the critical first step in our sales pipeline responsible for building and qualifying the opportunities that drive our growth. You will execute high-volume outreach to a mix of prospective businesses with the strategic goal of determining mutual fit for our all-in-one digital platform ensuring Account Executives receive high-quality engagements ready for closing.
- Complete at least 100 high-quality outreach activities daily (warm/cold calls emails and social touch points).
- Host qualification calls to develop an understanding of the prospect’s needs and determine how they can benefit from leveraging our all-in-one digital platform.
- Schedule meetings for qualified prospects ensuring a seamless handoff to the appropriate Account Executive.
- Learn and execute on various inbound and outbound outreach methods to prepare for specialization into an All-Bound Sales Development Role with the ultimate goal of developing into an Account Executive.
What you'll need to thrive (Requirements):
- Bilingual Fluency: Must be fluent in Mandarin and English - able to read write and speak.
- Career Ambition: Must be driven by a long-term goal of becoming a full-cycle Account Executive (AE) and working in a commissioned closing role.
- Proven Drive and Refusal to Fail: Possesses the self-discipline and sustained effort necessary to achieve ambitious daily activity goals and recover quickly from rejection.
- Growth Mindset: Actively seeks and immediately applies feedback while proactively self-assessing performance to identify and vocalize specific areas for growth and development.
- High Self-Accountability: Driven by measurable results and takes full ownership of daily performance metrics and pipeline contribution.
- High Customer Empathy and Resilience: Demonstrated ability to handle rejection and objections with professionalism while driving positive outcomes for prospective customers.
- Aptitude for Critical Thinking: Naturally curious resourceful and thrives on quickly processing new information to solve complex problems and qualify prospective customers.
- Exceptional Communication Skills: Clear professional and persuasive communicator across high-volume calls and written outreach (email/social).
- Strong Organizational Skills: Meticulous attention to detail and ability to manage time effectively to balance 100+ daily outreach activities.
What will help you stand out (Nonessential Skills/Nice to Haves):
- Previous Sales or Sales Internship experience
- Experience participating in Collegiate Sales Competitions
- Direct experience working in the hospitality or retail industries
Note: Toast will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this role.
AI at Toast
At Toast one of our company values is that we're hungry to build and learn. We believe learning new AI tools empowers us to build for our customers faster more independently and with higher quality. We provide these tools across all disciplines from Engineering and Product to Sales and Support and are inspired by how our Toasters are already driving real value with them. The people who thrive here are those who embrace changes that let us build more for our customers; it’s a core part of our culture.
Our Total Rewards Philosophy
We strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits programs that help to attract retain and motivate the best and brightest people in our industry. Our total rewards package goes beyond great earnings potential and provides the means to a healthy lifestyle with the flexibility to meet Toasters’ changing needs. Learn more about our benefits at https://careers.toasttab.com/toast-benefits.
The estimated Total Targeted Cash compensation range for this role is listed below. Total Targeted Cash for this role includes base salary commission and bonus (if eligible). This role qualifies for uncapped commissions. The starting salary will be determined based on skills experience and geographic location. In addition to cash compensation our total rewards components include benefits and equity (if eligible). You can learn more about how we align pay with local labor markets in our Geographic Pay Zone Philosophy.
How Toast Uses AI in its Hiring Process
Throughout the hiring process our goal is to get to know you. We use AI tools to support our recruiters and interviewers with tasks like note-taking summarization and documentation of interviews to ensure they can be fully focused on your conversation. All hiring decisions are made by people. To learn more: https://careers.toasttab.com/ai-in-hiring
Diversity Equity and Inclusion is Baked into our Recipe for Success
At Toast our employees are our secret ingredient—when they thrive we thrive. The restaurant industry is one of the most diverse and we embrace that diversity with authenticity inclusivity respect and humility. By embedding these principles into our culture and design we create equitable opportunities for all and raise the bar in delivering exceptional experiences.
We Thrive Together
We embrace a hybrid work model that fosters in-person collaboration while valuing individual needs. Our goal is to build a strong culture of connection as we work together to empower the restaurant community. To learn more about how we work globally and regionally check out: https://careers.toasttab.com/locations-toast.
Apply today!
Toast is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive hiring process. As part of this commitment we strive to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to enable them to access the hiring process. If you need an accommodation to access the job application or interview process please contact [email protected].
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Skills Required
- Bilingual fluency in Mandarin and English
- Proven drive and refusal to fail
- Career ambition to become an Account Executive
- Exceptional communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
What the Team is Saying
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Toast Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- Parental & Family Support—Paid parental leave and family‑forming resources are highlighted as generous and inclusive. Backup child/adult care and caregiving supports further strengthen this area.
- Leave & Time Off Breadth—Flexible PTO paid company holidays and a paid sabbatical after extended tenure indicate broad time‑off options. Feedback suggests these policies compare well with peer tech employers.
- Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits—Access to no‑cost therapy/coaching wellness stipends and financial‑wellness resources is emphasized. These offerings extend support beyond core insurance into day‑to‑day wellbeing.
Toast Insights
What We Do
Toast is the all-in-one platform built for restaurants of all sizes. Toast provides a single platform of software as a service (SaaS) products and financial technology solutions that give restaurants everything they need to run their business including point of sale payments supplier management digital ordering and delivery marketing and loyalty and team management. By serving as the restaurant operating system across dine-in takeout and delivery channels Toast helps restaurants increase revenue streamline operations and deliver amazing guest experiences.
Why Work With Us
Our recipe for an awesome workplace: One splash of friendship A dollop of impact A sprinkle of no hierarchy & A heavy spoonful of individuality Mix these ingredients in a fast-paced and hardworking environment. Best paired with a side of interesting people who always bring their whole selves to work. *100% Sunday scary free
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