Business Development Representative

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Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, GBR
In-Office
27K-38K Annually
Entry level
Digital Media
The Role
Generate new business through outbound prospecting and inbound lead qualification. Research target organizations, engage decision-makers across phone, email, LinkedIn, and sales channels, book qualified meetings, maintain Salesforce records, build pipeline, and meet activity and opportunity-generation KPIs. Collaborate with Account Executives and sales leadership on territory strategies while developing a career in technology and cybersecurity sales.
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The Opportunity:
We're growing our sales team and are looking for two commercially minded Business Development Representatives to join us. As BDRs, you'll drive new business through proactive outbound prospecting and the qualification of inbound leads. You'll identify, engage and qualify potential customers, creating high-quality opportunities for the wider new business team. This is an excellent opportunity to build a career in technology and cybersecurity sales within a fast-paced, high-growth business.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Generate new business opportunities through outbound prospecting.
  • Research target organisations and identify key decision-makers.
  • Engage prospects by phone, email, LinkedIn and other sales engagement channels.
  • Respond promptly to inbound leads and qualify them against agreed criteria.
  • Book qualified meetings and create opportunities for the new business sales team.
  • Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of prospective customers.
  • Work with Account Executives and Sales Leadership to develop territory and account strategies.
  • Keep all prospect, lead and opportunity records, activity and outcomes accurate and up to date in Salesforce.
  • Meet or exceed agreed KPIs across activity, lead follow-up, qualification, meetings and pipeline generation.
  • Take ownership of your performance and work with management to achieve your targets.

Job Qualifications:

  • Confident, professional communicators with strong interpersonal skills.
  • Self-motivated and resilient, comfortable working towards targets.
  • The ability to create opportunities from scratch and respond quickly to incoming enquiries.
  • Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and excellent CRM discipline.
  • A positive attitude and a real desire to build a career in technology sales.

Desirable:

  • Previous experience in sales, business development, telesales or a customer-facing role.
  • Experience with Salesforce or another CRM system.
  • An interest in technology, IT or cybersecurity.

About VIPRE Security Group
At VIPRE Security, we’re on a mission to make the digital world safer by protecting people and businesses from evolving cyber threats. As part of Ziff Davis, a leading digital media and technology company, we combine cybersecurity expertise with innovation to deliver trusted security solutions to customers worldwide. We’re a team of passionate, curious and collaborative people who thrive in a fast-moving environment. We value ownership, teamwork, customer focus and continuous learning, giving our people the opportunity to make an impact while developing their careers. Joining VIPRE means becoming part of a global organisation where your ideas matter, your contribution is valued, and you’ll play an important role in helping businesses stay secure in an increasingly connected world. If you're competitive, organised and motivated by success, we'd love to hear from you.

 About Ziff Davis
Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD) is a vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands in technology, shopping, gaming and entertainment, health, cybersecurity, and martech. Today, Ziff Davis is focused on six key verticals – Technology, Shopping, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Cybersecurity and Marketing Technology.  Its brands include IGN, Mashable, RetailMeNot, PCMag, Humble Bundle, Spiceworks, Everyday Health, BabyCenter, Moz, iContact and Vipre Security.

Our Benefits
VIPRE offers competitive salaries in addition to robust, health and wellness-focused benefits.  We are committed to work-life balance with paid time off  when you need it.  At Ziff Davis, we remain dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We offer Employee Resource Groups, company-sponsored events, and regular opportunities for professional growth through educational support, mentorship programs, and career development resources. Our employees are recognized and celebrated through employee engagement programs and recognition awards. If you're seeking a dynamic and collaborative work environment where you can see the direct impact of your performance and thrive both personally and professionally, then VIPRE is the place for you.

Compensation Range
The salary compensation for this role is £26,500 with an OTE of £37,500 and uncapped commission.

What We Offer

  • Clear career progression into Sales and Account Executive roles.
  • Structured training and ongoing development.
  • The chance to work in the rapidly growing cybersecurity industry.
  • A supportive, ambitious and high-performing sales environment.

 Ziff Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  At Ziff Davis, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has always been about fairness, equal​ opportunity, and belonging.​ DEI enables us to attract and retain the best talent, regardless of background or circumstances, while​ enabling our thousands of employees worldwide to thrive​. If you have a disability or learning difficulty that requires accommodation, please let us know by sending an email to [email protected]

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Skills Required

  • Strong professional communication and interpersonal skills
  • Self-motivation and resilience when working toward targets
  • Ability to create opportunities from scratch and respond quickly to inbound enquiries
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent CRM discipline
  • Desire to build a career in technology sales
  • Previous experience in sales, business development, telesales, or a customer-facing role
  • Experience with Salesforce or another CRM system
  • Interest in technology, IT, or cybersecurity

Ziff Davis Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ziff Davis and has not been reviewed or approved by Ziff Davis.

  • Healthcare Strength — Employer covers a substantial portion of medical costs and offers multiple plan choices with supportive features such as HSA options, low-deductible access points, and telemedicine. Wellbeing resources and mental health support further reinforce the overall healthcare offering.
  • Parental & Family Support — Generous paid parental leave for birth and non-birth parents is complemented by family‑planning support and practical assistance like medical travel and related logistics. Additional caregiving leave and adoption assistance are also described.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible Time Off in several regions and dedicated Volunteer Time Off indicate a broad approach to rest and community engagement. Company holidays and paid sick time add to overall time‑off flexibility.

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
2,138 Employees
Year Founded: 1927

What We Do

Ziff Davis (Nasdaq: ZD) is a vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands in technology, entertainment, shopping, health, cybersecurity, and martech.

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