Business Development Representative

About the position Join Showpad as a Business Development Rep (BDR) to build up a wide range of experience, knowledge, and network and play a major part in the company‘s global growth. Get the opportunity to excel in generating highly qualified sales leads, collaborate strategically with your sales partner(s) to identify, research and target the right companies and have a huge impact on Showpad’s growth. By selling the most innovative, disruptive mobile sales enablement solution, you will communicate, educate & challenge some of the largest companies in the world. Business Development serves as a talent pool of high potentials for many other departments in the company, such as sales, customer success, and marketing. This is where it all starts. Kick-start your career at Showpad now! Key responsibilities as a BDR at Showpad * Strategise with Sales on which companies to target * Find the relevant contacts within those companies and reach out via email, LinkedIn and/or phone * Build up connections and educate your target audience on mobile sales enablement * Qualify prospects & set up meetings for sales * Collaborate with Marketing to ensure a constant flow of quality leads * Work towards a monthly sales target Skills we are looking for * Perfect knowledge of English * Exceptionally strong verbal and written communication skills * Analytical mindset * A results driven personality * A proven track record of achieving measurable goals * The ability to be a self starter in a fast paced environment * Excellent time-management and prioritising abilities * Insatiable desire to grow yourself, your team and the company * Ambition to build a career in sales About Showpad At Showpad, we’re focused on empowering others to be at their best. As a global leader in AI-powered revenue effectiveness, we provide revenue teams with the platform they need to prepare sellers, engage buyers, and drive predictable revenue. Since our 2025 merger with Bigtincan, we have created the industry’s first unified platform specifically designed for complex, field-selling organizations, serving more than 2,000 customers across 50 countries. As an employer, we provide our employees with opportunities to grow, make a meaningful impact, and bring their authentic selves to work. Our culture stems from our values, which center on achieving maximum impact for our customers and fostering global collaboration, diversity, and a genuine passion for innovation. We’re a team of authentic, good-natured ass-kickers, and we’ve been recognized as a top workplace by Built In Chicago and Inc. Magazine. Why Join Us Now? Showpad is powering the next generation of field selling success through accelerated innovation, expanded global reach, and a more holistic engine to drive growth and lasting value. You’ll join a team shaping what’s next, working with smart, driven people who care deeply about making an impact (and aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo). Our Global Footprint Founded in 2011, Showpad is a global company with 500+ people (post-merger) working from offices and regional hubs around the world including Chicago, Boston, Ghent, London, Munich, Brussels, San Francisco, and Sydney. We are consistently recognized as a Leader in the Forrester Wave™ and a “Customers’ Choice” by Gartner® Peer Insights. What you can expect from Showpad We welcome every voice and are committed to building a truly inclusive environment where your differences are not just welcomed, they are celebrated. We’re building a best-in-class experience for our employees and are always identifying opportunities to encourage our team to be their authentic selves. Whether that’s paid parental leave, paid holidays (including Juneteenth and paid time off to vote), paid time off to volunteer at non-profit organizations, personal development opportunities or professional stretch assignments, you can expect Showpad to support you.  We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organization and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other dimensions of identity. This organization participates in e-verify  For more information on e-verify, click here

We're transforming the grocery industry At Instacart, we invite the world to share love through food because we believe everyone should have access to the food they love and more time to enjoy it together. Where others see a simple need for grocery delivery, we see exciting complexity and endless opportunity to serve the varied needs of our community. We work to deliver an essential service that customers rely on to get their groceries and household goods, while also offering safe and flexible earnings opportunities to Instacart Personal Shoppers. Instacart has become a lifeline for millions of people, and we’re building the team to help push our shopping cart forward. If you’re ready to do the best work of your life, come join our table. Instacart is a Flex First team There’s no one-size fits all approach to how we do our best work. Our employees have the flexibility to choose where they do their best work—whether it’s from home, an office, or your favorite coffee shop—while staying connected and building community through regular in-person events. Learn more about our flexible approach to where we work. OVERVIEW As we continue our rapid growth, we are looking to grow our Local Independent Grocery team within Strategic Partnerships. We are hiring a Sales Development Representative to identify, contact, and qualify independent retailers as potential partners for Instacart, as well as close small business opportunities.The Sales Development Representative will play a critical role in managing leads through the pipeline by setting meetings, following up with prospects, and driving progress toward partnership goals. We are seeking someone with excellent communication skills, a strong work ethic, and a proven track record of success in sales or business development. If you are a self-motivated individual with a passion for building impactful partnerships and supporting the success of independent retailers, we encourage you to apply. About the Team: The Sales Development Representative (SDR) team is focused on engaging independent retailers and setting meetings to help them explore the opportunities available on the Instacart Marketplace. By building strong relationships and identifying retailers ready to grow their online presence, SDRs play a vital role in connecting businesses to Instacart’s platform. Whether working with grocery, alcohol, or other retail businesses, the team is dedicated to helping retailers expand their reach and meet the needs of their customers through Instacart’s ecosystem.   ABOUT THE JOB * Prospect and engage independent retailers to join the Instacart Marketplace. * Opportunity to manage the end-to-end sales cycle for small opportunities * Use cold calls and emails to identify new opportunities, drive value, and establish meaningful relationships with local retailers. * Strong problem-solving, solution mapping and negotiation skills * Time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize a strong go to market strategy  * Work independently while collaborating with the team to achieve individual and team objectives. * Flexibility and adaptability to change * A strong desire to learn and grow in the sales field * strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively engage retailers and convey Instacart’s value proposition. * Developing sales collateral, case studies, and custom ‘stories’ to translate benefits of Instacart’s platform to independent retailers   ABOUT YOU Minimum Qualifications * Previous experience in a sales or business development role  * Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build rapport and establish lasting relationships. * Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and KPIs. * Excellent organizational and project management skills. * Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality. * Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Preferred Qualifications * Strong knowledge of the grocery industry, including market trends and operational challenges.  * Experience selling SaaS solutions to drive retailer success is a plus. * Familiarity with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce) and sales engagement tools. #LI-Remote Instacart provides highly market-competitive compensation and benefits in each location where our employees work. This role is remote and the base pay range for a successful candidate is dependent on their permanent work location. Please review our Flex First remote work policy here. Offers may vary based on many factors, such as candidate experience and skills required for the role. Additionally, this role is eligible for a new hire equity grant as well as annual refresh grants. Please read more about our benefits offerings here. For US based candidates, the base pay ranges for a successful candidate are listed below. CA, NY, CT, NJ $27.88—$29.33 USD WA $26.44—$27.89 USD OR, DE, ME, MA, MD, NH, RI, VT, DC, PA, VA, CO, TX, IL, HI $25.48—$26.93 USD All other states $23.08—$24.28 USD