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ChainguardChainguard

Enterprise Business Development Representative - Central

Drive enterprise outbound pipeline for Chainguard's secure open source platform. Partner with AEs to target technical buyers in security, platform, and engineering teams.

About the job

What you'll do

  • Drive enterprise account strategy — Work alongside AEs to map target accounts and identify the right entry points across security, platform, and engineering teams.
  • Run thoughtful, technical outbound — Craft highly personalized outreach that resonates with developers, DevOps, and security leaders — no generic sequences.
  • Understand how modern infrastructure works — Research how companies build and ship software (containers, CI/CD, cloud environments) to make your outreach relevant and credible.
  • Lead meaningful early conversations — Qualify opportunities by understanding technical context, risk posture, and business priorities.
  • Build real pipeline, not just meetings — Focus on creating opportunities that move forward — quality over quantity.
  • Act as an extension of the AE — Collaborate on account plans, messaging, and deal progression.
  • Use tools intelligently — Leverage Salesforce, Outreach/Salesloft, and data tools to execute efficiently — but never at the expense of quality.
  • Continuously improve the motion — Test messaging, share insights, and help refine how we engage the market.
  • Be a feedback loop to the business — Bring insights from conversations back to marketing and product — especially what resonates (or doesn’t) with technical buyers.

What we're looking for

  • 1+ years as a BDR/SDR, ideally working with mid-market or enterprise accounts
  • Proven ability to generate pipeline through outbound (not just inbound qualification)
  • Experience engaging multiple stakeholders within technical or complex organizations
  • Strong writing skills — especially in crafting personalized, relevant outreach
  • Curious and motivated to learn how modern software and security actually work
  • Comfortable navigating ambiguity and building your own approach
  • Experience with Salesforce, Outreach/Salesloft, or similar tools
  • Track record of hitting or exceeding pipeline targets

Compensation & Benefits

  • $100,000 OTE
  • Flexible & Remote-First Culture: Work remotely with team meetup opportunities, bi-annual destination summits, and a monthly stipend for coworking spaces, phone and internet costs.
  • Our Approach to Equity: Receive stock options upon hire and promotion. Plus, you can participate in secondary offerings and have 10 years to exercise your options.
  • 100% Covered Health Insurance: We cover 100% of your health, vision and dental insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
  • ∞ Flexible Time Off
  • 18 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

Skills

Salesforce, Outreach, Salesloft, Outbound Prospecting, Pipeline Generation, Enterprise Sales, Account Mapping, Personalized Outreach, Technical Qualification, Multi-Stakeholder Engagement

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