Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial transportation. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, and operational excellence to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users - from action sports enthusiasts to first responders to insurance claims adjusters.
About the role:
As a Business Development Representative (BDR) at Skydio, you will be focused on driving qualified outbound meetings as we expand our business across North America. The ideal candidate is an energetic self-starter with cold outbound experience. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing team as we invest in new tools and training, accelerate the growth of Skydio and the commercial UAV industry as a whole, and supercharge your career.
How you'll make an impact:
- Consistently achieve monthly quota of qualified opportunities to fill our pipeline
- Prospect strategically: Identify key accounts; source decision-maker contact data; leverage creativity and a multi-channel approach to book meetings with C/VP-level
- Qualify prospects in discovery stage by conducting high-level calls with executives
- Update and manage all sales activities, opportunities, and account information in CRM
- Attend key industry events and qualify prospects in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborate with team members and leaders to innovate & improve our process
What makes you a good fit:
- 6+ months of cold outbound experience
- Track record of booking VP/C executives via cold call and cold email
- Strong work ethic and confident to work autonomously (we’re fully remote)
- Naturally curious; you love learning and you focus on finding the “deeper why”
- Growth mindset: highly coachable, focused on getting 1% better every day
- High energy, team-player, eager to contribute feedback and ideas
- Organized to prioritize your time 80:20 to drive consistent results
What you can expect:
- World-class tech stack with outbound training in modern best practices
- Genuine career opportunities with paths to AE, CS, Marketing, etc.
- Highly competitive compensation and OTE targets that enable success
- Weekly 1:1’s with your manager which focus on performance, coaching, and long-term development; with consistent feedback on how you can continue to grow
Compensation Range: The annual base salary range for this position is $53,125 - $67,187 + commission . Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. In addition to base salary, Skydio full-time employees are eligible to enroll in our benefit plans and take advantage of a variety of incentives and stipends.
*For some positions the pay may be dependent upon the individual's regional location.
At Skydio we believe that diversity drives innovation. We have created a multidisciplinary environment that embraces the power of diverse perspectives to create elegant solutions for complex problems. We are committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture.
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