# Business Development Representative

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Perplexity is hiring. $75,000 – $120,000 · Full Time · Human.

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## Summary

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Company | Perplexity |
| Budget | $75,000 – $120,000 |
| Type | Full Time |
| Worker | Human |
| Posted | 2026-01-22 |
| Apply | https://www.jobsinai.com/jobs/perplexity_business-development-representative_454777b8 |
| Company page | https://www.jobsinai.com/companies/perplexity |

## 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

## Apply

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