Outbound Business Development Representative (BDR)

We’ll be honest — sales isn’t easy, and it’s not for everyone. But for those who love a challenge, thrive on results, and want to launch a long-term path in sales, it’s incredibly rewarding. If you’re looking to “try out” sales or just dip a toe in, this probably isn’t the role for you. But, if you’re the kind of person who wakes up hungry to compete, thrives on setting and smashing goals, and wants to build a career in tech sales from the ground up — we want to talk to you.

At HubSpot, our BDRs are not only the first point of contact for our prospects—they’re also developing the skills and mindset to become our next generation of Account Executives. This is not a placeholder job — it’s the first chapter of a high-growth sales career designed for those who want to build skills, embrace feedback, move fast, and grow even faster.

About the role

As an Outbound BDR, you’ll play a key role in HubSpot’s growth engine. You'll be the first touchpoint for many of our future customers, sparking conversations through strategic outreach, uncovering pain points, and qualifying leads. You’ll partner closely with Account Executives to deliver high-quality meetings that drive pipeline, impact, and revenue. Along the way, you’ll sharpen your sales toolkit daily and gain exposure to a world-class sales organization.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute outbound prospecting through high-volume outreach (60–100+ activities/day) via phone, email, and LinkedIn.
• Collaborate with Account Executives to target strategic accounts and refine outreach strategy.
• Qualify leads based on fit, need, and urgency — and book quality discovery meetings.
• Hit (and exceed) KPIs for activity, meetings delivered, and pipeline impact.
• Grow fast. Learn fast. Get coached. Apply it. Repeat.

What You Won’t Do

• Coast. We move fast, we test, we iterate, and we compete.
• Wait for someone to tell you what to do. We value self-starters who take ownership.
• Treat this as “just a job.” This is a foundational role, setting you up for a successful long-term career in sales.

Requirements

• Are eager to grow long-term within a sales path–if your focus is split between sales and other paths like customer success, marketing, operations, etc, this role likely won’t be the best fit.
• Are resilient, coachable, and crave feedback to improve.
• Are curious and ask why, not just how.
• Set high standards for themselves — and hit them.
• Are technologically fluent, adapting to new technologies and leveraging AI in your day-to-day.
• Communicate clearly, write thoughtfully, and can confidently conduct a cold call.
• Are energized by a fast-paced environment and a bit of friendly competition.
• Either have past sales success or have demonstrated excellence in goal-driven roles (think: fundraising, athletics, service industry, etc).

Skills

Tools We Use (and You’ll Learn):

• HubSpot (of course)!
• LinkedIn Sales Navigator
• AI Powered Tools across all aspects of the role for research & outreach
• Slack, Zoom, LeadIQ, Google Suite, Zoominfo, and more

Pay

Base salary: $53,800 annually

On-target commission: $23,000 annually

OTE (on-target earnings): $76,800 annually

With each promotion, both salary and commission increase — along with your impact.

Annual Cash Compensation Range: $53,800—$90,000 USD

Benefits

In addition to cash compensation, some roles are eligible to participate in HubSpot’s equity plan to receive restricted stock units (RSUs). Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay. Individual compensation packages are tailored to your skills, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

Benefits are also an important piece of your total compensation package. Explore the benefits and perks HubSpot offers to help employees grow better.

About HubSpot

HubSpot (NYSE: HUBS) is an AI-powered customer platform with all the software, integrations, and resources customers need to connect marketing, sales, and service. HubSpot's connected platform enables businesses to grow faster by focusing on what matters most: customers.

At HubSpot, bold is our baseline. Our employees around the globe move fast, stay customer-obsessed, and win together. Our culture is grounded in four commitments: Solve for the Customer, Be Bold, Learn Fast, Align, Adapt & Go!, and Deliver with HEART. These commitments shape how we work, lead, and grow. We’re building a company where people can do their best work. We focus on brilliant work, not badge swipes. By combining clarity, ownership, and trust, we create space for big thinking and meaningful progress. And we know that when our employees grow, our customers do too.

Recognized globally for our award-winning culture by Comparably, Glassdoor, Fortune, and more, HubSpot is headquartered in Cambridge, MA, with employees and offices around the world.