Outbound Business Development Representative (AE-Track) - US

Pliant

$90K — $110K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1+ year in BDR/SDR role, preferably in SaaS or Fintech with a record of exceeding targets.
  • Strong strategic prospecting skills with personalized outreach.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced sales environment with urgency.
  • Clear career aspiration to transition into an Account Executive role.
  • Familiarity with Salesforce, Hubspot, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator.

Responsibilities

  • Own the outbound prospecting efforts through cold calling, strategic emailing, and social selling.
  • Lead initial discovery calls with finance leaders to uncover pain points.
  • Collaborate closely with sales leadership to optimize outbound strategies and messaging.
  • Participate in a structured program designed to facilitate the transition to an Account Executive role.
  • Regularly report progress and plans to the Head of Sales.
  • Act as the first point of contact for potential clients and effectively communicate Pliant's value.

Benefits

  • Competitive on-target earnings between $90k-$110k.
  • 70/30 Base to Bonus compensation structure with accelerators for overachievement.
  • Opportunity to be part of the founding team and shape the company's direction.
  • Remote-first work culture with a home office stipend.
  • Daily collaboration with European headquarters for global exposure.
Full Job Description
About the Role

Pliant is looking for an ambitious, high-energy Outbound BDR to join our founding US team. This is not just a "lead-gen" role; it is a fast-track residency for future Account Executives. We are looking for candidates with a proven track record of exceeding quotas who are ready to master the fintech landscape and step into a closing role within their first year.
What You'll Do
  • Drive Top-of-Funnel: Own the outbound engine for Pliant US. You will hunt for new business through high-volume cold calling, strategic emailing, and social selling.
  • Master the Discovery: Go beyond setting meetings. You will lead initial discovery calls with finance leaders to qualify pain points and build a business case for Pliant's modular platform.
  • Partner with Sales Leadership: Work directly with our Head of Sales to refine outbound strategies and A/B test messaging that resonates with the US market.
  • The AE "Shadow" Program: Participate in a structured promotion track. Once you hit your ramp goals, you will begin shadowing demos, managing smaller deal cycles, and learning the closing mechanics required for an AE promotion.
  • Ownership: Report to the Head of Sales weekly on progress, plans, and development.
  • Represent Pliant: Act as the first point of contact for our brand, articulating our value proposition with a high sense of urgency and professionalism.
What You'll Bring
  • Proven Track Record: At least 1 year of experience in a BDR/SDR role (preferably in SaaS or Fintech) with documented success in exceeding monthly or quarterly activity and pipeline targets.
  • Strategic Prospecting: You don't just "blast" emails; you research prospects, identify triggers, and craft personalized messages that cut through the noise.
  • Urgency & Intensity: You thrive in a high-activity environment. You understand that speed to lead and volume are the lifeblood of a growing sales organization.
  • AE Aspirations: You are not looking for a "forever BDR" role. You have a clear desire to move into a closing role and the coachability to handle constructive feedback as you sharpen your sales craft.
  • Tech Stack Proficiency: Experience with Salesforce/Hubspot, Outreach/Salesloft, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator is a major plus.
The Path to AE

At Pliant, we believe in promoting from within. To earn your seat as an Account Executive within 6-12 months, you will be expected to:
  1. Hit or exceed your outbound pipeline targets for at least 6 months.
  2. Development: Consistently show proactive development of pipeline, sales execution, and market expertise.
  3. Master the Product: Demonstrate a deep technical understanding of our API-first credit card solution and integration landscape.
  4. Certify in Discovery: Pass internal "mock" closing simulations and demonstrate the ability to handle common objections without support.
What we offer
  • Aggressive OTE: A $90k-$110k OTE reflects our commitment to hiring top-tier talent.
  • Compensation Structure: 70/30 Base/Bonus structure with added bonus accelerators when you hit targets.
  • Founding Team Status: As an early US hire, you will help build the playbook, not just follow one.
  • Remote-First: Work from anywhere in the US with a home office stipend and the best tech available.
  • Global Exposure: Collaborate daily with our European headquarters and help a proven product conquer the American market.

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