Business Development Representative

The Team + The Role Pendo's Business Development team fuels our go-to-market motion. The team is often the first point of contact for companies that may become Pendo's next customers, and it plays a critical role in building qualified pipeline. This team moves fast, thinks strategically, and serves as both a pipeline engine and a talent funnel for Pendo. As a Business Development Representative, you will build real sales skills, learn a category-defining product, and work directly with Account Executives to drive revenue. You will research and engage companies across the SaaS and web application space through outbound campaigns across phone, email, social, and marketing events. You will learn MEDDPICC and Command of the Message, sharpen your prospecting instincts, and contribute to pipeline that converts. This role is based in our Raleigh office. What this looks like day-to-day Pipeline generation: Generate new, high-quality sales-qualified meetings for Account Executives. Your goal is pipeline that converts, not activity for its own sake. Strategic outbound: Research and target strong-fit companies and the right personas within them. You will use available sales data to recognize trends, inform outreach decisions, and operate with ownership. Multi-channel campaigns: Create and run outbound campaigns across cold calling, email, social selling, marketing follow-up, and other channels. You will engage prospects where they are and tailor outreach to drive meaningful conversations. AE partnership: Work directly with Account Executives to align on target accounts, pipeline generation strategies, and follow-up priorities. You will help ensure handoffs are clean and Account Executives are set up for success. Platform fluency: Build enough fluency in the Pendo platform to speak credibly with prospective customers. You will learn how to communicate why the product matters and the value customers gain from it. CRM hygiene: Log activity accurately in Salesforce and use data to track your performance against weekly, monthly, and quarterly goals. You will treat CRM accuracy as a core part of running a disciplined sales process. Who You Are Beyond the qualifications, we hire through a specific lens. These aren't buzzwords; they're the things we'll actually look for in how you talk about your work. You're a builder, not a maintainer. You're most energized when there isn't a clear path yet, and you get to define it. You don't wait for direction; you identify gaps, shape solutions, and drive them forward. At Pendo, great Business Development Representatives don't just follow instructions; they operate as strategic advisors, influencing decisions, guiding stakeholders, and elevating how we work. You're AI-curious - genuinely. You're not using AI tools occasionally. You're rewiring how you work around them. You're faster, sharper, and more prolific because of it, and you bring that energy to everything — how you approach your work, how you prep, how you communicate, how you think. We want someone who sees AI as a multiplier, not a shortcut. Must-haves Internal motivation, resilience, and a genuine drive to succeed in a goal-driven environment. You hold yourself accountable and do not need external pressure to stay focused. Active AI fluency, including day-to-day use of AI tools and genuine curiosity about where else they can improve your workflow. A strong sense of urgency. You move quickly, respond thoughtfully, and treat pipeline generation like it matters. Ability to embrace feedback and iterate. Coachability is essential to success in this role. Exposure to or passion for SaaS technology and the AI era. Nice-to-haves Proven success in a quota-driven environment. Experience with CRM or sales technology tools such as Salesforce, Nooks, Outreach, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, or similar platforms. Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. Familiarity with MEDDPICC, Command of the Message, SPIN Selling, or another structured sales m