Business Development Representative

What You’ll Do Drive Revenue & Qualify Opportunities Balance dual responsibilities of direct revenue generation and pipeline development for the broader sales team Qualify enterprise prospects using BANT criteria to identify high-value opportunities for Account Executive handoff Own and close small to mid-sized accounts (lower seat/FTE requirements) through efficient email communication and concise 15-minute discovery calls Strategic Outbound & Market Development Execute targeted outbound campaigns to penetrate specific industry verticals Use social selling to represent the Perplexity brand—posting, commenting, and experimenting with new formats to stay top-of-mind with prospects Research and map accounts within assigned verticals to build comprehensive prospect lists Develop vertical-specific messaging that resonates with industry pain points and use cases for Perplexity Enterprise Contribute to top of funnel strategy Sales Operations & Excellence Maintain pristine data hygiene in Salesforce, ensuring all prospect interactions and qualification criteria are documented Respond rapidly to inbound inquiries with consultative, value-driven communication Build and iterate on outbound sequences that drive consistent pipeline generation What You\'ll Need Core competencies Exceptional communication skills : Ability to articulate complex AI/search solutions clearly via email and phone, adapting tone and technical depth to various stakeholders Vertical expertise : Demonstrated understanding of at least one key industry (e.g., Financial Services, Healthcare, Legal, Consulting) with ability to speak to industry-specific challenges Sales acumen : Proven ability to qualify prospects using BANT methodology while maintaining velocity in the sales cycle Technical aptitude : Comfort discussing enterprise software, APIs, and AI capabilities at a high level Self-starter mentality with ability to manage competing priorities (closing deals vs. qualifying for AEs) Data-driven approach to tracking conversion rates, response times, and pipeline metrics Intellectual curiosity about how AI and advanced search transform enterprise workflows Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where processes are still being defined Nice to Haves 1-2 years in SaaS sales development or business development roles Experience selling to technical and non-technical buyers Familiarity with enterprise AI/ML solutions or search technologies Track record of consistently achieving 100%+ of quota Pulling data with Salesforce Reporting, SQL or Business intelligence tools Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience Experience at a high-growth technology startup #J-18808-Ljbffr