Business Development Representative
Perplexity · Hybrid
MeritLog read this listing from Perplexity's Ashby job board and last checked it on September 12, 2026.
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Job details
- Work model
- Hybrid
- Salary
- $75K - $120K
- Location
- San Francisco
What the role asks for
What you'd do
- Balance dual inbound and outbound responsibilities to drive pipeline growth
- Qualify inbound enterprise prospects using BANT criteria to identify high-value opportunities for Account Executive handoff
- Execute targeted outbound campaigns to penetrate specific industry verticals
- Use social selling to represent the Perplexity brand-posting, commenting, and experimenting with new formats to stay top-of-mind with prospects
- Research and map accounts within assigned verticals to build comprehensive prospect lists
- Develop vertical-specific messaging that resonates with industry pain points and use cases for Perplexity Enterprise
- Contribute to top of funnel strategy
- Maintain pristine data hygiene in Salesforce, ensuring all prospect interactions and qualification criteria are documented
- Respond rapidly to inbound inquiries with consultative, value-driven communication
- Build and iterate on outbound sequences that drive consistent pipeline generation
- Exceptional communication skills: Ability to articulate complex AI/search solutions clearly via email and phone, adapting tone and technical depth to various stakeholders
- Vertical expertise: Demonstrated understanding of at least one key industry (e.g., Financial Services, Healthcare, Legal, Consulting) with ability to speak to industry-specific challenges
- Sales acumen: Proven ability to qualify prospects using BANT methodology while maintaining velocity in the sales cycle
- Technical aptitude: Comfort discussing enterprise software, APIs, and AI capabilities at a high level
- Self-starter mentality with ability to manage competing priorities (closing deals vs. qualifying for AEs)
- Data-driven approach to tracking conversion rates, response times, and pipeline metrics
- Intellectual curiosity about how AI and advanced search transform enterprise workflows
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where processes are still being defined
What they're asking for
- 9 months to two years in SaaS sales development or business development rolesSkillPreferred
- Experience selling to technical and non-technical buyersSkillPreferred
- Familiarity with enterprise AI/ML solutions or search technologiesSkillPreferred
- Track record of consistently achieving 100%+ of quotaSkillPreferred
- Pulling data with Salesforce Reporting, SQL or Business intelligence toolsSkillPreferred
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experienceEducationPreferred
- Experience at a high-growth technology startupSkillPreferred
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Job description
WHAT YOU’LL DO Drive Revenue & Qualify Opportunities - Balance dual inbound and outbound responsibilities to drive pipeline growth - Qualify inbound enterprise prospects using BANT criteria to identify high-value opportunities for Account Executive handoff - Execute targeted outbound campaigns to penetrate specific industry verticals Strategic Outbound & Market Development - Use social selling to represent the Perplexity brand-posting, commenting, and experimenting with new formats to stay top-of-mind with prospects - Research and map accounts within assigned verticals to build comprehensive prospect lists - Develop vertical-specific messaging that resonates with industry pain points and use cases for Perplexity Enterprise - Contribute to top of funnel strategy Sales Operations & Excellence - Maintain pristine data hygiene in Salesforce, ensuring all prospect interactions and qualification criteria are documented - Respond rapidly to inbound inquiries with consultative, value-driven communication - Build and iterate on outbound sequences that drive consistent pipeline generation What You'll Need Core competencies - Exceptional communication skills: Ability to articulate complex AI/search solutions clearly via email and phone, adapting tone and technical depth to various stakeholders - Vertical expertise: Demonstrated understanding of at least one key industry (e.g., Financial Services, Healthcare, Legal, Consulting) with ability to speak to industry-specific challenges - Sales acumen: Proven ability to qualify prospects using BANT methodology while maintaining velocity in the sales cycle - Technical aptitude: Comfort discussing enterprise software, APIs, and AI capabilities at a high level - Self-starter mentality with ability to manage competing priorities (closing deals vs. qualifying for AEs) - Data-driven approach to tracking conversion rates, response times, and pipeline metrics - Intellectual curiosity about how AI and advanced search transform enterprise workflows - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where processes are still being defined Nice to Haves - 9 months to two years in SaaS sales development or business development roles - Experience selling to technical and non-technical buyers - Familiarity with enterprise AI/ML solutions or search technologies - Track record of consistently achieving 100%+ of quota - Pulling data with Salesforce Reporting, SQL or Business intelligence tools - Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience - Experience at a high-growth technology startup
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