Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users, from utility inspectors to first responders, soldiers in battlefield scenarios and beyond.
About the role:
As a Senior Business Development Representative (Sr. BDR) at Skydio, you will leverage your previous BDR experience to drive qualified outbound meetings and expand our business across North America. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a small team, master the outbound skillset with advanced 1:1 training, and solidify the foundation for an unstoppable career in sales.
How you'll make an impact:
Consistently surpass your monthly quota of qualified opportunities
Leverage multi-channel prospecting to set meetings with exec-level contacts
Qualify prospects by conducting high-level 15-minute discovery calls
Travel 1-2 times per month for industry events; qualify prospects in-person
Collaborate with the team to consistently improve our outbound process
What makes you a good fit:
You consistently perform in the Top 10% of your outbound BDR team
You make 100+ Dials/Day; you have experienced the joy of having 10+ daily conversations with exec-level contacts; you are fluent in the language of executives.
You are able to identify your Top 20% of your accounts (and prospects) and focus 80% of your energy there - leveraging your creativity where it makes the biggest impact, automating the rest
You have a consistent daily process and operate like a well-oiled machine
You identify problems; and you expect your leaders to empower you to solve them
Bonus: You’ve worked with Orum, Salesforce, Outreach, Gong, SalesNav, Vidyard
What you can expect:
World-class tech stack with modern training in outbound best practices
Genuine career growth with proven paths to Sales, Marketing, and soon CS
Competitive compensation with attainable targets
60-90 minutes of Weekly 1:1’s to focus on coaching and development
Selling autonomous flying robots to the largest organizations on the planet
Compensation: At Skydio, our compensation packages for regular, full-time employees include competitive base salaries, equity in the form of stock options, and comprehensive benefits packages. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles. The annual base salary range for this position is $60,000 - $75,000 + commission*. Fundamentally, we believe that equity is the key to long-term financial growth, and we ensure all regular, full-time employees have the opportunity to significantly benefit from the company's success. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s group health insurance plans. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to receive the following benefits: Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay and 401K savings plan. This position and all associated benefits are subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as the Company’s policies and eligibility criteria.
*Compensation for certain positions may vary based on the position’s location.
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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.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws.
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What We Do
Skydio is the leading US drone company and world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial transportation. Our mission is to make the world more productive, creative, and safe with autonomous flight.
Why Work With Us
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.
