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# Business Development Representative – CST

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## About this role.

AI SummaryCobalt is hiring a remote US Business Development Representative to create qualified pipeline for its pentesting-as-a-service platform. The role centers on high-volume outbound prospecting, inbound lead qualification, account research, and coordinating pipeline strategy with Account Executives. The BDR will use Salesforce, SalesLoft, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator while working Central Time hours and meeting weekly and monthly activity metrics. Success requires resilience, strong discovery skills, organized follow-through, and the ability to clearly position cybersecurity value to prospective buyers.

## Role DNA

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

### Job Complexity

3/5EasyHard

### Pace & Pressure

5/5RelaxedFast-paced

### Autonomy Level

4/5GuidedFull ownership

### Communication Load

5/5IndependentCollaborative

AI insightThis is an entry-to-mid-level sales development role, but performance is highly metrics-driven and requires persistent outreach, objection handling, and rapid learning of a technical cybersecurity offering. The fast-growth environment and high prospecting volume raise the pace and communication demands.

## Salary analysis

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

Estimated job medianHighly competitive$78,571US market range$55k–$85k0$94k

AI insightThe posting explicitly discloses yearly total target compensation (OTE) of $78,571, composed of a $55,000 base salary and $23,571 in variable commission. The stated offer sits within a typical US market range of approximately $55,000 to $85,000 in annual OTE for a Business Development Representative in cybersecurity SaaS, depending on territory, experience, and attainment expectations.

## Core skills

Skills and capabilities most closely associated with this opportunity.

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Sample interview questionsHow would you prepare for an outbound campaign targeting a new account segment?I would define the ideal customer profile, research each account's business priorities and likely security challenges, identify relevant decision-makers, and create persona-specific messaging. I would then sequence calls, emails, and LinkedIn touches, monitor response data, and refine the campaign based on engagement and conversion results.

How do you handle repeated rejection during high-volume prospecting?

I treat rejection as useful feedback rather than a personal outcome. I stay focused on controllable inputs such as research quality, activity consistency, and follow-up discipline, while reviewing objections for patterns that can improve my messaging.

What would you do if a prospect says they already conduct penetration tests?

I would acknowledge their existing program and ask discovery questions about testing frequency, turnaround time, development-cycle integration, scope flexibility, and remediation collaboration. Based on their answers, I would position Cobalt's pentest-as-a-service model only where it addresses a meaningful gap.

How would you prioritize inbound leads and outbound accounts when both require attention?

I would prioritize inbound leads based on fit, intent, urgency, and speed-to-lead requirements, while protecting dedicated time blocks for strategic outbound activity. I would use CRM data and alignment with the Account Executive to ensure the highest-potential opportunities receive timely follow-up.

Describe how you would work with an Account Executive after booking a meeting.

I would provide concise context on the account, stakeholders, business challenges, trigger events, qualification details, outreach history, and agreed next steps. After the meeting, I would review outcomes with the Account Executive and coordinate follow-up or nurture activity to maintain momentum.

### Business Development Representative, Central

### Who We Are

Cobalt was founded on the belief of a fundamental human aspiration: the desire to live better and safer. It all started in 2013, when our founders realized that pentesting can be better. Today our diverse, fully remote team is committed to helping organizations of all sizes with seamless, effective and collaborative Offensive Security Testing that empower organizations to OPERATE FEARLESSLY and INNOVATE SECURELY.

Our customers can start a pentest in as little as 24 hours and integrate with advanced development cycles thanks to the powerful combination of our SaaS platform coupled with an exclusive community of testers known as the Cobalt Core. Accepting just 5% of applicants, the Cobalt Core boasts over 500 closely vetted and highly skilled testers who jointly conduct thousands of tests each year and are at the forefront of identifying and helping remediate risk across a dynamically changing attack surface.

Cobalt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive workforce at our company. At Cobalt we aspire to engage with diverse individuals, communities, and organizations in order to continue to nurture our unique rich diverse culture. Join our team, and be your true self to do your best work.

### Description

The Business Development Representative (BDR) is responsible for identifying and creating new qualified opportunities for the sales team. This role manages outbound campaigns and inbound lead flow within their territory by qualifying and identifying critical decision makers to successfully position the Cobalt value proposition. The BDR will be an expert in our PtasS (Pentest as a Service) offering as you are most often the first impression our customers will receive. BDRs who establish high performance and embody our core values will have opportunities for career advancement within sales.

This role will require candidates to work CST hours

### What You’ll Do

* Creative and personalized outbound prospecting within your target accounts
* Leveraging tools including Salesforce, SalesLoft, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and others to research and connect with potential customers
* Achieving and exceeding weekly/monthly metrics
* Gain business knowledge through researching potential pain points, decision-making structures, and everyday business challenges of our target prospects
* This is an individual contributor role that reports to a Business Development Manager who values continuous improvement through weekly one-on-ones as well as providing you with the autonomy to allow you to steer your own success
* Close alignment with Account Executives on pipeline organization and ongoing prospecting and nurture strategies
* Lead prioritization
* High volume prospecting and lead qualification through outbound phone calls, emails, and other channels
* Regular team huddles to celebrate wins and share goals

### You Have

* Embody our Core Values:

* We lead with grit
* We deliver quality at speed and scale
* We are One Cobalt!

* The ability to think on your feet and answer unexpected questions with ease
* Demonstrate empathy for your prospects’ pains and challenges
* You are resilient and ready to handle objections and rejection swiftly
* A willingness and desire to work in a fast-paced and high-growth environment
* A passion for sales and sales processes
* You find ways to motivate yourself and your teammates (We are One Cobalt)
* Are highly organized, process-oriented, and flexible as priorities change
* Confidence using tools like Salesforce, SalesLoft, and LinkedIn.

### Diversity at Cobalt

With over 45 nationalities already at Cobalt (and counting), we respect and celebrate diversity! We’re proudly committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of your gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, disability, or place of origin. We support each other and are grateful for each Cobalter’s contribution to our mission — let’s make security dance!

Please apply even if you don’t think you meet all of the criteria above, but are still interested in the job. Nobody checks every box, and we’re looking for someone excited to join the team.

### Why You Should Join Us

* Grow in a passionate, rapidly expanding industry operating at the forefront of the Pentesting industry
* Work directly with experienced senior leaders with ongoing mentorship opportunities
* Earn competitive compensation and an attractive equity plan

### Pay Range Disclosure

Cobalt is committed to fair and equitable compensation. This role offers a total target compensation (OTE) of $78,571 per year, structured as a 70/30 split:

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Base Salary: $55,000

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Variable/Commission (30%): $23,571

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Additional Benefits: Equity package + full benefits

Final compensation is determined by individual factors, including relevant experience, skills, and certifications. Base pay ranges may vary by location based on state labor market data and proximity to major metropolitan areas.

Cobalt (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer, and we want the best available persons for every job. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws and providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

Cobalt is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA). It allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States.

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