Business Development Representative

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Location

Remote

Type

Full Time

Job Description

Business Development Representative

Reposted 4 Hours Ago
Chicago IL USA
In-Office
60K-92K Annually
Entry level
Cloud • Information Technology • Internet of Things • Software
Grow your supply store with the best technology.
The Role
Generate leads and qualify prospects through outreach efforts conduct sales development activities and maintain customer relationships throughout the sales process.
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About Rundoo ℹ️

Our mission is to empower independent supply stores with best-in-class technology. Think of your local hardware store or mom-and-pop nursery—these are our clients. From paint to lumber to flooring over 200000 such stores across the country sell over $1T of building materials annually using outdated on-premises systems. We’re aiming to help them modernize so that they can continue to thrive.

Backed by leading investors including Bessemer and CRV we've raised $18M across three rounds and are growing quickly. Our team is made up of builders sellers and industry veterans with a shared goal: to bring modern technology to an overlooked industry.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead Generation & Qualification:

    • Generate new opportunities per month through outbound calling and email outreach.

    • Identify and engage with key decision-makers in the home improvement retail space qualifying leads based on their needs and potential to convert.

  • Sales Development:

    • Conduct daily outreach to engage potential clients with a focus on securing strong interest and participation.

    • Regularly schedule meetings each month to introduce Rundoo’s solutions and drive product demo bookings.

    • Nurture relationships with prospects through timely follow-up emails and calls.

  • Customer Conversion:

    • Maintain professionalism and provide excellent customer service throughout the entire sales journey.

Compensation & Benefits:
  • Base Salary: $60000 annually

  • Variable Compensation (Commission): $32400 annually (based on performance and targets met)

  • Total Compensation Potential: $92400 annually with no cap

  • Health dental and vision benefits

  • Paid time off (PTO) and holiday leave

  • 401(k)

  • Opportunities for career growth within the sales team

Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university.

  • 0-2 years of experience as a Business Development Representative (BDR) or in a similar sales role preferably in a B2B environment.

  • Strong communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to engage and qualify prospects effectively.

  • Comfort with high-volume outbound calling and email outreach.

  • Self-motivated with a strong desire to meet and exceed performance targets.

  • Experience using CRM software (Salesforce or similar) to track and manage opportunities.

  • Ability to handle rejection and remain focused on achieving goals.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous experience in the software or tech industry particularly in SaaS or POS solutions.

  • Familiarity with the paint retail industry or similar verticals.

Interview Process:
  • Intro Call (30 min) - Remote

    • A casual chat with Amanda to get acquainted and evaluate qualities like grit determination and resilience.

  • Round 1 (30 min) - Remote:

    • A session with Derek our BDR manager focused on core BDR activities:

      • You will get a one pager before this call with how to succeed in this interview "How to make cold calls at Rundoo"

      • Assessing: cold calling ability (voice tone comfort levels calling) stay calm make friends and book a next step (demo)Assess tone objection handling call openers and how you build interest quickly.

  • Meal (1 hour) - In Person:

    • A meal with Derek in our office.

  • Reference Check

  • Offer

Meet the team

Implementation

Jason - Former paint store manager early client of Rundoo now helping businesses experience the benefits of Rundoo.

Sales

  • Andy - An Oklahoma State alum (Go Pokes!) and proud dad with over 10 years of tech sales experience this team member has found a passion at Rundoo in helping the Davids of the world take on Goliath—giving small businesses the tools and technology they need to win big. When not working with customers there’s a good chance you’ll find them on the golf course fully embracing the role of weekend warrior.

  • Luke - Once a high school Religious Studies and Psychology teacher later inspired by the Steve Jobs era at Apple Retail to dive into tech. That spark led to a career in SaaS with Salesforce and G2 blending teaching roots with a passion for helping people solve problems through software.

  • Matt

  • Reggie - With 39 years in the paint and decorating industry including time as a Benjamin Moore rep 20 years as a store owner and 13 years selling retail management systems this team member has seen it all. Excited by Rundoo’s rapid growth and the move into hardware and supply stores they’re passionate about bringing the latest POS technology to independent retailers.

  • Ryan - A husband dad and sales lead at Rundoo always passionate about family the outdoors and lowering the golf handicap. Success means working hard having fun and making a positive impact along the way.

  • Sam - Helping small businesses do more than just run efficiently—helping them thrive. As Franklin County Paint put it: “This go-live was the most excited I’ve been about my business in over 15 years.” Built on a family atmosphere the focus is always on lifting others up and celebrating wins together.

About our founders 🌲
  1. Andrew (CTO): studied computer science & humanities at Stanford; worked as a software engineer and head of engineering at Apple & Anova; danced with the SF ballet (where he met his wife)! 🩰

  2. Nick (CEO): studied math & computer science at Stanford; worked as a trader at Bridgewater & Citadel and as a PM at Google & Enigma; distantly related to the founder of the Hershey company 🍫

How we've fundraised 💰

We've raised $18m across three rounds:

  1. A $2m pre-seed led by Kent Bennett at Bessemer with participation from Plug & Play Quiet Capital and Sequoia.

  2. A $5m seed led by Caitlin Bolnick Rellas at CRV.

  3. An $11m series A led again by Bessemer and CRV.

Benefits 🏋️
  • Full medical dental and vision coverage (100% of premiums for you 50% for dependents)

  • 401k with Betterment

  • Unlimited PTO with 10 company paid holidays

  • Daily team lunches for those in office

  • Learning materials and audiobook subscriptions

Top Skills

Crm Software
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The Company
HQ: Redwood City CA
50 Employees
Year Founded: 2021

What We Do

Rundoo gives independent paint and hardware stores the best technology to rise above the competition so you can win customers streamline operations and grow your business.

Why Work With Us

At Rundoo we're a fast-growing tech-driven company focused on empowering supply stores with innovative point-of-sale solutions. We foster a culture of collaboration openness and relentless improvement. Join us to work on cutting-edge projects grow with a talented team and make a real impact in the industry!

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Standard office hours with some flexibility for core work hours. Employees may be expected to work from the office 4 days per week typically Thursdays are WFH days.

Typical time on-site: 4 days a week
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