Business Development Representative (BDR), US

Who We Are 

Cobalt was founded on the belief that pentesting can be better. Our pentests start in as little as 24 hours and integrate with modern development cycles thanks to the powerful combination of a SaaS platform coupled with an exclusive community of testers known as the Cobalt Core. Accepting just 5% of applicants, the Core boasts over 400 closely vetted and highly skilled testers who jointly conduct thousands of tests each year. 

Our award-winning, fully remote team is committed to helping agile businesses remediate risk quickly and innovate securely. Today, over 1,000 customers use Cobalt to run pentests on demand via Pentest as a Service, AKA PtaaS, a space which Cobalt pioneered (you could even say we wrote the book on it) and continues to lead. 

Description

The Business Development Representative (BDR) is responsible for identifying and creating new qualified opportunities for their Account Executive partners. This role manages outbound campaigns within their segment by qualifying and identifying critical decision makers to successfully position the Cobalt value proposition. The BDR will be an expert in our PtasS (Pentest as a Service) offering as you are most often the first impression our customers will receive. BDRs who establish high performance and embody our core values will have opportunities for career advancement within sales.

What You'll Do

• Lead prioritization
• High volume prospecting and lead qualification through outbound phone calls, emails and other channels
• Creative and personalized outbound prospecting within your target accounts
• Leveraging tools including SalesForce, SalesLoft, LinkedIn Sales Navigator and others to research and connect with potential customers
• Achieving and exceeding weekly/monthly metrics 
• Gain business knowledge through researching potential pain points, decision making structures and every day business challenges of our target prospects
• This is an individual contributor role that reports to a Business Development Manager who values continuous improvement through weekly one-on-one’s as well as providing you with the autonomy to allow you to steer your own success
• Close alignment with Account Executives on pipeline organization and ongoing prospecting and nurture strategies
• Regular team huddles to celebrate wins and share goals

You Have

• Embody our Core Values:
• We are humble learners
• We lead with grit
• We deliver quality at speed
• We are One Cobalt!
• The ability to think on your feet and answer unexpected questions with ease
• Demonstrate empathy for your prospects pains and challenges
• You are resilient are ready to handle objections and rejection swiftly
• A willingness and desire to work in a fast-paced and high growth environment
• A passion for sales and sales processes
• You find ways to motivate yourself and your teammates (We are One Cobalt)
• Are highly organized, process oriented and flexible as priorities change
• Confidence using tools like SalesForce, SalesLoft and LinkedIn.

Diversity at Cobalt

With over 45 nationalities already at Cobalt (and counting) we respect and celebrate diversity! We’re proudly committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of your gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, disability, or place of origin. We support each other and are grateful for each Cobalter's contribution to our mission — let's make security dance! 

Please apply even if you don't think you meet all of the criteria above but are still interested in the job. Nobody checks every box, and we're looking for someone excited to join the team.

Why You Should Join Us

• Grow in a passionate, rapidly expanding industry operating at the forefront of the Pentesting industry 
• Work directly with experienced senior leaders with ongoing mentorship opportunities
• Earn competitive compensation and an attractive equity plan
• Save for the future with a 401(k) program (US) or pension (EU) 
• Benefit from medical, dental, vision and life insurance (US) or statutory healthcare (EU)
• Leverage stipends for:
• Wellness
• Work-from-home equipment & wifi
• Learning & development
• Make the most of our flexible, generous paid time off and paid parental leave 
• Work remotely from anywhere in the US, the UK, or Germany

Pay Range Disclosure 

Cobalt is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $44,100 - $52,920 per year + commission + equity + benefits. A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications.  The salary range may differ in other states and may be impacted by proximity to major metropolitan cities.