Business Development Representative, SLED - Gitlab - Distans - Globalt

This role is 100% remote and based in the United States. GitLab is looking for an enthusiastic and strategic Business Development Representative - US State/Local & EDU (SLED), to join our growing Business Development team. As a BDR at GitLab, you get the opportunity to lead the initial outreach to targeted US SLED working in conjunction with the Field and Digital Marketing teams. In this role you will leverage creative marketing and sales tactics to prospect and engage with multiple buyer personas and roles to introduce GitLab’s value. You will be responsible for generating qualified meetings and pipeline for GitLab's Sales organization. Don’t have a ton of knowledge about GitLab yet? Don’t worry. We have an extensive onboarding and training program at GitLab and you will be provided with necessary DevOps and GitLab knowledge to fulfill your role. Effectively conduct outbound prospecting initiatives in collaboration with SLED sales counterparts as well as managing inbound lead flow. Conduct high-level discovery conversations in target accounts Meet or exceed BDR-sourced First Order, Stage 1, and Stage 3 pipeline targets Collaborate with and leverage teammates to develop targeted lists, call strategies, and messaging to drive opportunities Utilize business and industry knowledge to research accounts, identify key players, generate interest, create/identify compelling events, and develop accounts Work to have a variety of touches (call, email, social, etc.) on all prospects in your assigned territory Manage, track, and report on all activities and results using Salesforce Participate in documenting all processes in the GitLab handbook and update as needed with your Business Development Manager Work in collaboration with Field and Corporate Marketing to drive attendance at regional marketing events Attend field marketing events to engage with participants identify opportunities, and to schedule meetings. What you’ll bring Experience prospecting into State/Local Agencies, as well as the EDU sector Excitement for GitLab’s Public Sector mission Positive and energetic phone skills, excellent listening skills, strong writing skills Meet or exceed daily, weekly and monthly KPIs A self-starter with a track record of successful, credible achievements You share our values, and work in accordance with those values Knowledge of business process, roles, and organizational structure Determined personality with a desire to grow and win Passionate about being a part of GitLab’s journey Ability to quickly learn new processes and tools that are critical to success as a BDR (Outreach, Zoominfo, Cognism, Salesforce, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, etc) Previous tech industry experience or experience in sales development, marketing and/or sales is a plus Globally we require excellent written and spoken English which is our company language.