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# Business Development Representative

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## About this role.

AI SummaryGitLab is building a future candidate pipeline for a fully remote Business Development Representative supporting the UK, Ireland, Germany, and the Netherlands. The BDR will generate qualified meetings and Sales Accepted Opportunities through account research, high-volume multichannel outreach, discovery, and close collaboration with sales, marketing, and customer success teams. Success depends on disciplined pipeline management in Salesforce, use of Sales Navigator and Outreach, and the ability to tailor messaging to multiple buyer personas. The role includes structured DevOps and product onboarding, mentorship responsibilities, and a stated progression path toward an Account Executive position.

## Role DNA

A quick view of the complexity, pace, ownership and collaboration implied by the job description.

### Job Complexity

3/5EasyHard

### Pace & Pressure

4/5RelaxedFast-paced

### Autonomy Level

4/5GuidedFull ownership

### Communication Load

5/5IndependentCollaborative

AI insightThis is an early-to-mid career sales development role with substantial enablement, but it requires consistently meeting monthly and quarterly pipeline targets. The work demands resilience, strong prospect research, personalized outreach, and comfort operating independently in an asynchronous remote environment.

## Salary analysis

Estimated compensation compared with the broader US market for similar roles.

Estimated job medianHighly competitive$70,000US market range$50k–$90k0$99k

AI insightNo salary was disclosed, so these figures are estimated US-market annual base-salary benchmarks in USD for a Business Development Representative with tech/SaaS prospecting responsibilities. Actual compensation may vary materially by country, experience, territory, commission or variable-pay plan, and GitLab's location-based compensation practices; variable compensation is not included in this estimate.

## Core skills

Skills and capabilities most closely associated with this opportunity.

[Business development](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Business%20development.md)[Sales development](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Sales%20development.md)[Outbound prospecting](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Outbound%20prospecting.md)[Lead qualification](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Lead%20qualification.md)[Discovery calls](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Discovery%20calls.md)[Salesforce](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Salesforce.md)[LinkedIn Sales Navigator](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=LinkedIn%20Sales%20Navigator.md)[Outreach sequencing](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Outreach%20sequencing.md)[Pipeline management](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Pipeline%20management.md)[SaaS sales](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=SaaS%20sales.md)

Sample interview questionsHow would you prioritize a list of target accounts for outbound prospecting?I would segment accounts by ideal customer profile fit, business size, technology environment, likely DevSecOps needs, and relevant trigger events such as growth, hiring, security initiatives, or tool changes. I would then identify key personas and build account-specific outreach hypotheses before launching a measured multichannel cadence.

Describe how you would conduct an initial discovery conversation with a prospect.

I would begin by setting a clear agenda and understanding the prospect's role, current development and security workflow, priorities, and pain points. I would use open questions to uncover impact and urgency, summarize what I heard, validate fit, and agree on an appropriate next step with the account executive when qualified.

What would you do if your outreach activity was high but meeting conversion was below target?

I would review performance by persona, account segment, channel, message, and cadence step to identify where engagement drops. I would test stronger personalization, clearer value propositions, different calls to action, and better account selection, while seeking feedback from top-performing peers and sales partners.

How do you maintain accurate pipeline data in Salesforce while managing a high volume of activity?

I use a consistent daily workflow: log meaningful activities promptly, update opportunity stages and next steps after each interaction, and block time for data-quality review. Clear CRM records help sales and marketing teams coordinate effectively and make forecast and performance reporting trustworthy.

How would you collaborate asynchronously with marketing, customer success, and account executives?

I would document account plans, outreach insights, experiment results, and next actions in shared systems so partners can contribute without needing every discussion to be live. I would establish clear ownership, provide concise updates, and use feedback from each team to improve targeting, messaging, and handoffs.

GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps. GitLab enables organizations to increase developer productivity, improve operational efficiency, reduce security and compliance risk, and accelerate digital transformation. More than 50 million registered users and more than 50% of the Fortune 100* trust GitLab to ship better, more secure software faster.

The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our values and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. [Co-create the future with us](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuZIb5zszQI) as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software.

*Fortune 500® is a registered trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, used under license. Claim based on GitLab data. Fortune 100 refers to the top 20% ranked companies in the 2025 Fortune 500 list, published in June 2025. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of GitLab.

This is a future opportunity that may not be immediately available, but we’re proactively building our pipeline of exceptional talent. At GitLab, we believe in connecting with outstanding professionals before we have an urgent need, allowing us to move quickly when the right moment arises. If you are excited about co-creating the future as we’re building the most comprehensive AI-powered DevSecOps platform, we want to hear from you. We’ll keep your information on file and reach out when a position becomes available that matches your skills and interests.

### An overview of this role

This position is 100% remote and will be based in the UK, Ireland, Germany, the Netherlands.

GitLab is looking for an enthusiastic and strategic Business Development Representative (BDR) to join our growing Sales team. As a BDR at GitLab, you get the opportunity to lead the initial outreach to targeted accounts working in conjunction with the Field and Digital Marketing teams as well as the Sales and Customer Success teams. In this role you’ll leverage creative marketing and sales tactics to prospect and engage with multiple buyer personas and roles to introduce GitLab’s AI-powered DevSecOps platform. You’ll be responsible for generating qualified meetings and pipeline for GitLab’s Sales organization.

Our BDRs come from a diverse background. Many have worked in closing roles previously or managed teams.

We have an extensive onboarding and training program at GitLab and you’ll be provided with necessary DevOps and GitLab knowledge to fulfill your role.

### What you’ll do

* Execute outbound prospecting initiatives to generate qualified meetings and pipeline in your assigned territory.
* Generate New Logo opportunities and Growth opportunities on existing customer accounts.
* Conduct high-level discovery conversations with target accounts to understand business needs, qualify opportunities, and create Sales Accepted Opportunities (SAOs).
* Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly BDR-sourced Sales Accepted Opportunity (SAO) targets (e.g., Stage 1 and Stage 3 opportunities) by consistently converting qualified prospects into opportunities.
* Research and prioritize target accounts using business and industry knowledge to identify key players, uncover compelling events, and develop tailored outreach strategies.
* Execute a multi-touch outreach cadence (call, email, social, etc.) to all prospects in your assigned territory using Outreach to maximize engagement and conversion rates.
* Manage, track, and accurately report all prospecting activities and pipeline in Salesforce to provide clear visibility into performance and forecast.
* Collaborate with Field, Corporate, and Digital Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success teams to build targeted account lists, campaigns, and call strategies. Attend regional marketing events to engage participants, generate leads, and drive qualified Sales Accepted Opportunities (SAOs).
* Document and continuously improve Business Development Representative processes in the GitLab handbook in partnership with your Business Development Manager. Mentor new BDR hires to help them ramp quickly and navigate key accounts.

### What you’ll bring

* Positive and energetic phone skills, excellent listening skills, strong writing skills.
* Ability to prioritize tasks, manage a high volume of outreach, and consistently follow through on prospecting activities.
* Proven experience taking initiative, persisting through setbacks, and independently driving projects or activities through to successful outcomes.
* Alignment with our values and working in accordance with those values.
* Knowledge of business process, roles, and organizational structure.
* Proficiency in using Salesforce, Sales Navigator, and Outreach or similar prospecting and sequencing tools.
* Proficiency in English, our company language, is required for effective communication.
* Previous tech industry experience or experience in sales development, marketing, or sales is a plus.

### About the team

As part of GitLab’s growing Sales team, you will work closely with the Field and Digital Marketing teams, as well as the Sales and Customer Success teams. Our BDRs come from diverse backgrounds, and we provide extensive onboarding and training so you have the DevOps and GitLab knowledge you need to succeed. You’ll partner with Account Executives, working fully remote and distributed across multiple U.S. time zones, collaborating asynchronously through GitLab, video calls, and shared playbooks. This role provides a clear path for advancing to an Account Executive position within GitLab.

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### How GitLab Supports Full-Time Employees

* [Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/)
* [Flexible Paid Time Off](https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/people-group/time-off-and-absence/time-off-types/#flexible-paid-time-off-pto)
* [Team Member Resource Groups](https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/company/culture/inclusion/tmrg-tmag/)
* [Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan](https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/stock-options/)
* [Growth and Development Fund](https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/people-group/learning-and-development/growth-and-development/)
* [Parental Leave](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/#parental-leave)

Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from [underrepresented groups](https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/inclusion/#examples-of-select-underrepresented-groups) are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you’re excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.

Country Hiring Guidelines: GitLab hires new team members in countries around the world. All of our roles are remote, however some roles may carry specific location-based eligibility requirements. Our Talent Acquisition team can help answer any questions about location after starting the recruiting process.

Privacy Policy: Please review our [Recruitment Privacy Policy.](https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/hiring/candidate-faq/recruitment-privacy-policy/) Your privacy is important to us.

GitLab is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. GitLab’s policies and practices relating to recruitment, employment, career development and advancement, promotion, and retirement are based solely on merit, regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information (including family medical history), discharge status from the military, protected veteran status (which includes disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans), or any other basis protected by law. GitLab will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. See also [GitLab’s EEO Policy](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/people-policies/inc-usa/#equal-employment-opportunity-policy) and [EEO is the Law](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/labor-and-employment-notices/#eeoc-us-equal-employment-opportunity-commission-notices). If you have a disability or special need that requires [accommodation](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/people-policies/inc-usa/#reasonable-accommodation), please let us know during the [recruiting process](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/hiring/interviewing/#adjustments-to-our-interview-process).

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