Business Development Representative
Ironclad- Full Time
- Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)
Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field, along with 1-3 years of experience in sales, lead generation, or business development within the cloud native, cybersecurity, or devops industry. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required, as well as proficiency in using CRM systems like HubSpot CRM or Salesforce, and other sales enablement tools.
The Business Development Representative will be responsible for prospecting and identifying potential clients in the security sales market through various lead generation techniques, including cold calling, emailing, social media outreach, and attending industry events. They will conduct thorough research on prospects, generate a consistent pipeline of high-quality leads, qualify leads by understanding their business requirements, schedule meetings and product demos for the sales team, collaborate with the sales team to develop targeted sales strategies, maintain accurate records in the CRM system, stay current on industry trends, attend sales training, and provide feedback to marketing and product teams.
Supply chain risk management and audits
Chainguard specializes in managing risks in supply chains, particularly for businesses that rely on software. They conduct audits to identify risks and provide detailed reports with recommendations for improvement. Their unique offering includes a curated base container image distro, which helps businesses transition to secure software environments. Chainguard also provides supply chain observability services, allowing companies to track their software's origins and dependencies.