The Role:
Halcyon is looking for a highly motivated Business Development Representative (BDR) to join our growing sales team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving new business opportunities, building relationships with prospective clients, and generating leads within the cybersecurity and ransomware protection space. The ideal candidate is someone with strong communication skills, a proactive approach to sales, and a passion for the cybersecurity industry.
Responsibilities:
Lead Generation: Prospect, identify, and qualify potential customers through outbound calls, emails, and social media outreach. Client Engagement: Engage with decision-makers in target companies to understand their cybersecurity needs, challenges, and pain points, particularly related to ransomware threats. Sales Support: Work closely with the sales and marketing teams to support and execute strategies for lead generation, campaigns, and outreach. Pipeline Management: Maintain a strong pipeline of prospects and manage lead data within our CRM system. Educate & Qualify: Provide relevant information on our ransomware protection solutions and qualify leads to determine their potential fit for our services. Nurturing: Follow up with leads and ensure consistent engagement until they are ready for a deeper conversation with an Account Executive or sales team. Market Intelligence: Stay up-to-date with industry trends, competitive landscape, and ransomware threats to communicate value effectively.Requirements:
1-3 years of experience in a sales development or business development role, preferably in the cybersecurity or technology industry. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Knowledge of the cybersecurity landscape, especially ransomware threats, is a plus. Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce, HubSpot, etc.). Self-starter with the ability to work independently and in a team environment. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and KPIs.Benefits:
Halcyon offers the following benefits to eligible employees:
Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents.
401k plan with a generous employer contribution.
Short and long-term disability coverage, basic life and AD&D insurance plans.
Medical and dependent care FSA options.
Flexible PTO policy.
Parental leave.
Generous equity offering.
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
Base Salary Range: $50,000-$75,000