Business Development Representative (BDR)

AllSpice
San Francisco +1 more
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates with technical curiosity and experience in sales development, comfortable with outbound prospecting and navigating complex org charts. The role offers hybrid or remote work options, with a preference for San Francisco or Boston, and emphasizes collaboration in a fast-growing startup environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a background in technical fields and a passion for using AI tools in sales processes
    — “natural appetite for AI tools and using software to work smarter and faster”
  • Individuals who enjoy prospecting and have experience in identifying and qualifying business opportunities
    — “prospecting and pipeline generation”
  • Those who thrive in startup environments and are eager to work on full-cycle enterprise deals
    — “get first-hand exposure to full-cycle enterprise deals”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a proactive approach to identifying and pursuing new opportunities
    — “self-starter mentality with a proactive approach to identifying and pursuing new opportunities”
  • Candidates must be prepared to work with complex organizational structures and engineering stakeholders
    — “navigate complex organizational structures to find the right engineering stakeholders”

How to stand out

  • Demonstrate your ability to use AI tools for sales prospecting in your resume and interview responses
    — “leverage the latest AI tools to supercharge outbound prospecting”
  • Highlight experience in qualifying leads and engaging with potential customers through calls and emails
    — “engage potential customers through calls, emails, and social media”
  • Showcase your skills in maintaining CRM records and managing the sales pipeline
    — “maintain accurate records of interactions, leads, and progress in our CRM system”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • identify engineering teams that are a strong fit for AllSpice
  • close opportunistic deals
  • engage potential customers
  • develop targeted outbound campaigns
Typical background
1+ year of experience in a sales development or similar role

Skills & requirements

Required

Sales DevelopmentOutbound ProspectingCRM UsageLead GenerationSales Cycle Management

Preferred

AI Tools UsageHardware Industry KnowledgeMeddic Qualification Methodology

Stack & domain

Sales DevelopmentAI ToolsCRMHardware EngineeringProduct DesignMarketingSalesNetworkingAi-first ApproachCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingCuriosityPersistenceProactivity

About the role

Original posting from AllSpice via Ashby

Location: Hybrid (San Francisco or Boston preferred) or Remote for the Right Individual

About AllSpice

At AllSpice, we're building a platform for hardware engineering teams to collaborate, automate, and supercharge their workflows. By applying proven software development principles and AI technology to the hardware lifecycle, we're redefining how a $6.5B+ industry designs, builds, and collaborates - powering innovation across electronics teams worldwide.

Read more about us in TechCrunch here https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/23/allspices-platform-is-the-github-for-electrical-engineering-teams/, and our latest Series A announcement here https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/allspiceio-hardware-development-platform-raises-15m-series-a-round-to-launch-ai-agent-and-scale-new-enterprise-functionality-for-electrical-engineering-teams-302489862.html!

We're entering a high-growth phase and are looking for a Business Development Representative (BDR) to be a key driver of our growth engine. You'll work hand-in-hand with our Enterprise Account Executives, reporting directly to the Head of Enterprise Sales, identifying engineering teams that are an ideal fit for AllSpice and getting meaningful exposure to the full sales cycle.

What You'll Do

Prospecting and Pipeline Generation

  • Leverage the latest AI tools to supercharge outbound prospecting and identify engineering teams that are a strong fit for AllSpice
  • Qualify new business opportunities from marketing leads, targeted company research, and networking within the engineering community
  • Maintain accurate records of interactions, leads, and progress in our CRM system
  • Close opportunistic deals within our growth segment (companies with 0 to 500 employees)

Outreach and Engagement

  • Engage potential customers through calls, emails, and social media to introduce AllSpice's value proposition
  • Schedule high-quality meetings for Account Executives and ensure smooth lead handoffs
  • Work closely with marketing and sales to develop targeted outbound campaigns

Market and Customer Intelligence

  • Stay current on industry trends, competitors, and target markets to identify new opportunities and sharpen your outreach
  • Navigate complex organizational structures to find the right engineering stakeholders and decision makers
  • Participate in ongoing training to develop your sales skills and deepen your product knowledge

What We're Looking For

  • At least one year of experience in a sales development or similar role
  • Genuine enthusiasm for how things work, whether in hardware, engineering, product design, or adjacent technical fields
  • A natural appetite for AI tools and using software to work smarter and faster
  • Curiosity and persistence in working through unstructured problems and complex org charts to find the right people
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with a knack for building relationships quickly
  • Self-starter mentality with a proactive approach to identifying and pursuing new opportunities
  • Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced startup environment

Bonus Points

  • Experience in a startup or early-stage tech environment
  • Exposure to the hardware industry or experience working alongside hardware engineering teams
  • Familiarity with MEDDIC or MEDDPICC qualification methodology

Why AllSpice

  • Be part of a team transforming the hardware industry with an AI-first approach
  • Get first-hand exposure to full-cycle enterprise deals and work closely with senior Account Executives on strategic accounts
  • Your contributions will have a direct and visible impact on company growth
  • A culture built on curiosity, creativity, and a hands-on approach to problem-solving

Benefits

Competitive salary and equity

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous PTO

Flexible work arrangements (hybrid or remote)

Home + in-office stipends

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact at a fast-growing company alongside a smart, supportive team

Source: AllSpice careers (Ashby)

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