
Toast · Houston
Toast creates technology to help restaurants and local businesses succeed in a digital world, helping business owners operate, increase sales, engage customers,...
Toast creates technology to help restaurants and local businesses succeed in a digital world, helping business owners operate,
increase sales, engage customers, and keep employees happy.
The Hybrid Development Representative (HDR) role is the foundational entry point into our high-performing sales organization,
designed specifically to develop the next generation of Account Executives. This is not a static job - it is a dedicated,
supportive launchpad and structured path for your professional sales career. We invest in HDRs with the clear expectation that
high performers will advance through our specialized sales program, Toast Sales Academy, and become future full-cycle Account
Executives.
The Journey of a High Performer: HDR → All Bound Sales Development role → Account Executive (AE)
The Timeline of a High Performer: 12-18 months, training to become an Account Executive
As a Hybrid Development Representative (HDR), you serve as the critical first step in our sales pipeline, responsible for building
and qualifying the opportunities that drive our growth. You will execute high-volume outreach to a mix of prospective businesses
with the strategic goal of determining mutual fit for our all-in-one digital platform, ensuring Account Executives receive
high-quality engagements ready for closing.
our all-in-one digital platform.
Development Role with the ultimate goal of developing into an Account Executive.
commissioned closing role.
activity goals and recover quickly from rejection.
vocalize specific areas for growth and development.
contribution.
driving positive outcomes for prospective customers.
complex problems and qualify prospective customers.
outreach (email/social).
outreach activities.
What will help you stand out (Nonessential Skills/Nice to Haves):
AI at Toast
At Toast we’re Hungry to Build and Learn. We believe learning new AI tools empowers us to build for our customers faster, more
independently, and with higher quality. We provide these tools across all disciplines, from Engineering and Product to Sales and
Support, and are inspired by how our Toasters are already driving real value with them. The people who thrive here are those who
embrace changes that let us build more for our customers; it’s a core part of our culture.
Our Total Rewards Philosophy
We strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits programs that help to attract, retain, and motivate the best and
brightest people in our industry. Our total rewards package goes beyond great earnings potential and provides the means to a
healthy lifestyle with the flexibility to meet Toasters’ changing needs. Learn more about our benefits at
The estimated Total Targeted Cash compensation range for this role is listed below. Total Targeted Cash for this role includes
base salary, commission, and bonus (if eligible). This role qualifies for uncapped commissions. The starting salary will be
determined based on skills, experience, and geographic location. In addition to cash compensation, our total rewards components
include benefits and equity (if eligible). You can learn more about how we align pay with local labor markets in our Geographic
Pay Zone Philosophy.
Zone A
Zone B
Zone C
How Toast Uses AI in its Hiring Process
Throughout the hiring process, our goal is to get to know you. We use AI tools to support our recruiters and interviewers with
tasks like note-taking, summarization, and documentation of interviews to ensure they can be fully focused on your conversation.
All hiring decisions are made by people. To learn more: https://careers.toasttab.com/ai-in-hiring
Our Approach to Hybrid Working
We embrace a hybrid work model that fosters in-person collaboration while valuing individual needs. Our goal is to build a strong
culture of connection as we work together to empower the hospitality community, regardless of location. Please visit the Locations
page on our career site to learn more about our in-office expectations by region: https://careers.toasttab.com/locations-toast
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is Baked into our Recipe for Success
At Toast, our employees are our secret ingredient—when they thrive, we thrive. The restaurant industry is one of the most diverse,
and we embrace that diversity with authenticity, inclusivity, respect, and humility. By embedding these principles into our
culture and design, we create equitable opportunities for all and raise the bar in delivering exceptional experiences.
We Thrive Together
We embrace a hybrid work model that fosters in-person collaboration while valuing individual needs. Our goal is to build a strong
culture of connection as we work together to empower the restaurant community. To learn more about how we work globally and
regionally, check out: https://careers.toasttab.com/locations-toast.
Apply today!
Toast is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive hiring process. As part of this commitment, we strive to provide
reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to enable them to access the hiring process. If you need an accommodation
to access the job application or interview process, please contact candidateaccommodations@toasttab.com.
For roles in the United States, it is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of
employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Toast creates technology to help restaurants and local businesses succeed in a digital world, helping business owners operate, increase sales, engage customers, and keep employees happy. The Hybrid Development Representative (HDR) role is the foundational entry point into our high-performing sales organization, designed specifically to develop the next generation of Account Executives. This is not a static job - it is a dedicated, supportive launchpad and structured path for your professional sales career. We invest in HDRs with the clear expectation that high performers will advance through our specialized sales program, Toast Sales Academy, and become future full-cycle Account Executives. The Journey of a High Performer: HDR → All Bound Sales Development role → Account Executive (AE) The Timeline of a High Performer: 12-18 months, training to become an Account Executive What you'll do (Responsibilities): As a Bilingual Hybrid Development Representative (HDR), you serve as the critical first step in our sales pipeline, responsible for building and qualifying the opportunities that drive our growth. You will execute high-volume outreach to a mix of prospective businesses with the strategic goal of determining mutual fit for our all-in-one digital platform, ensuring Account Executives receive high-quality engagements ready for closing. * Complete at least 100 high-quality outreach activities daily (warm/cold calls, emails, and social touch points). * Host qualification calls to develop an understanding of the prospect’s needs and determine how they can benefit from leveraging our all-in-one digital platform. * Schedule meetings for qualified prospects, ensuring a seamless handoff to the appropriate Account Executive. * Learn and execute on various inbound and outbound outreach methods to prepare for specialization into an All-Bound Sales Development Role with the ultimate goal of developing into an Account Executive. What you'll need to thrive (Requirements): * Bilingual Fluency: Must be fluent in Mandarin and English - able to read, write, and speak. * Career Ambition: Must be driven by a long-term goal of becoming a full-cycle Account Executive (AE) and working in a commissioned closing role. * Proven Drive and Refusal to Fail: Possesses the self-discipline and sustained effort necessary to achieve ambitious daily activity goals and recover quickly from rejection. * Growth Mindset: Actively seeks and immediately applies feedback, while proactively self-assessing performance to identify and vocalize specific areas for growth and development. * High Self-Accountability: Driven by measurable results and takes full ownership of daily performance metrics and pipeline contribution. * High Customer Empathy and Resilience: Demonstrated ability to handle rejection and objections with professionalism while driving positive outcomes for prospective customers. * Aptitude for Critical Thinking: Naturally curious, resourceful, and thrives on quickly processing new information to solve complex problems and qualify prospective customers. * Exceptional Communication Skills: Clear, professional, and persuasive communicator across high-volume calls and written outreach (email/social). * Strong Organizational Skills: Meticulous attention to detail and ability to manage time effectively to balance 100+ daily outreach activities. What will help you stand out (Nonessential Skills/Nice to Haves): * Previous Sales or Sales Internship experience * Experience participating in Collegiate Sales Competitions * Direct experience working in the hospitality or retail industries Note: Toast will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this role. AI at Toast At Toast, one of our company values is that we're hungry to build and learn. We believe learning new AI tools empowers us to build for our customers faster, more independently, and with higher quality. We provide these tools across all disciplines, from Engineering and Product to Sales and Support, and are inspired by how our Toasters are already driving real value with them. The people who thrive here are those who embrace changes that let us build more for our customers; it’s a core part of our culture. Our Total Rewards Philosophy We strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits programs that help to attract, retain, and motivate the best and brightest people in our industry. Our total rewards package goes beyond great earnings potential and provides the means to a healthy lifestyle with the flexibility to meet Toasters’ changing needs. Learn more about our benefits at https://careers.toasttab.com/toast-benefits. The estimated Total Targeted Cash compensation range for this role is listed below. Total Targeted Cash for this role includes base salary, commission, and bonus (if eligible). This role qualifies for uncapped commissions. The starting salary will be determined based on skills, experience, and geographic location. In addition to cash compensation, our total rewards components include benefits and equity (if eligible). You can learn more about how we align pay with local labor markets in our Geographic Pay Zone Philosophy. Zone A $75,000—$120,000 USD Zone B $65,000—$104,000 USD Zone C $59,000—$94,000 USD How Toast Uses AI in its Hiring Process Throughout the hiring process, our goal is to get to know you. We use AI tools to support our recruiters and interviewers with tasks like note-taking, summarization, and documentation of interviews to ensure they can be fully focused on your conversation. All hiring decisions are made by people. To learn more: https://careers.toasttab.com/ai-in-hiring Our Approach to Hybrid Working We embrace a hybrid work model that fosters in-person collaboration while valuing individual needs. Our goal is to build a strong culture of connection as we work together to empower the hospitality community, regardless of location. Please visit the Locations page on our career site to learn more about our in-office expectations by region: https://careers.toasttab.com/locations-toast Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is Baked into our Recipe for Success At Toast, our employees are our secret ingredient—when they thrive, we thrive. The restaurant industry is one of the most diverse, and we embrace that diversity with authenticity, inclusivity, respect, and humility. By embedding these principles into our culture and design, we create equitable opportunities for all and raise the bar in delivering exceptional experiences. We Thrive Together We embrace a hybrid work model that fosters in-person collaboration while valuing individual needs. Our goal is to build a strong culture of connection as we work together to empower the restaurant community. To learn more about how we work globally and regionally, check out: https://careers.toasttab.com/locations-toast. Apply today! Toast is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive hiring process. As part of this commitment, we strive to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to enable them to access the hiring process. If you need an accommodation to access the job application or interview process, please contact candidateaccommodations@toasttab.com. ------ For roles in the United States, it is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Toast creates technology to help restaurants and local businesses succeed in a digital world, helping business owners operate, increase sales, engage customers, and keep employees happy. Join Toast's rapidly expanding Customer Growth (Upsell) Sales team! We empower existing SMB Toast POS customers to maximize their success by expanding their product offerings and delivering a high quality, language inclusive experience. As a Strategic Cuisines Growth Account Executive, you’ll manage a book of existing SMB customers with a goal of driving revenue through expansion and product adoption in the customer’s preferred language. This is a full-cycle role where you’ll partner with cross-functional teams to deliver value across the Toast platform. Our sales culture is a dynamic blend of competitive drive and collaborative spirit, where winning as a team is paramount. Note: this is a role where you will be primarily remote, working at home, but also spending occasional time in the field in your assigned territory(s). What you'll do (Responsibilities): As a Strategic Cuisines Customer Growth Account Executive, you will drive revenue growth by: * Managing the full sales cycle for customer expansion, identifying and closing upsell opportunities within your assigned territory of existing Toast SMB POS customers, from outbound prospecting to contract negotiation and close. * Utilizing consultative selling and discovery, conducting deep discovery to uncover customer pain points and business goals, leveraging consultative sales techniques to position Toast's expanded product offerings. * Achieving quota attainment, consistently meeting and exceeding monthly sales revenue and unit booking targets. * Executing pipeline management, maintaining a highly organized sales pipeline and activity records within Salesforce CRM and other essential tools. * Demonstrating market and product expertise, developing a strong understanding of the competitive landscape to effectively position Toast solutions and articulate their unique value. * Engaging in cross-functional collaboration, partnering seamlessly with New Business, Services, and Implementation teams to ensure successful customer onboarding and satisfaction. * Applying strategic sales methodology, using proven sales methodologies (ex. Sandler) to uncover urgency, drive value, and create compelling propositions. What you'll need to thrive (Requirements): We're looking for a driven and adaptable sales professional with: * Must be fluent in Spanish and English - able to read, write, and speak. * Proven sales acumen, including 2+ years of quota-carrying sales experience in a closing role (ex. Business Development Representative, Account Executive), with a consistent track record of meeting and exceeding monthly sales performance goals. * A track record of success in a high-velocity or high-volume, transactional B2B SaaS sales environment. * Expertise in full-cycle sales skills, including deep discovery, compelling storytelling, persuasive negotiation, and effective closing techniques. * A consultative approach, with the ability to act as a strategic consultant, challenging prospects' perspectives and driving new ways of thinking about their business. * A growth and ownership mindset, being highly self-motivated, competitive, resilient, and taking strong ownership of results. * Exceptional communication skills, including excellent written and verbal communication, coupled with strong time management and organizational abilities. * The ability to adapt, with a proven capacity to thrive and adjust in a dynamic, rapidly evolving sales environment. What will help you stand out (Nonessential Skills/Nice to Haves): * Familiarity with Salesforce CRM. * Experience with Sandler Sales Training or similar structured sales methodologies. * Prior B2B sales experience within the SMB, restaurant, hospitality, or retail sectors. Note: Toast will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this role. AI at Toast At Toast we’re Hungry to Build and Learn. We believe learning new AI tools empowers us to build for our customers faster, more independently, and with higher quality. We provide these tools across all disciplines, from Engineering and Product to Sales and Support, and are inspired by how our Toasters are already driving real value with them. The people who thrive here are those who embrace changes that let us build more for our customers; it’s a core part of our culture. Our Total Rewards Philosophy We strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits programs that help to attract, retain, and motivate the best and brightest people in our industry. Our total rewards package goes beyond great earnings potential and provides the means to a healthy lifestyle with the flexibility to meet Toasters’ changing needs. Learn more about our benefits at https://careers.toasttab.com/toast-benefits. The estimated Total Targeted Cash compensation range for this role is listed below. Total Targeted Cash for this role includes base salary, commission, and bonus (if eligible). This role qualifies for uncapped commissions. The starting salary will be determined based on skills, experience, and geographic location. In addition to cash compensation, our total rewards components include benefits and equity (if eligible). You can learn more about how we align pay with local labor markets in our Geographic Pay Zone Philosophy. Zone A $148,000—$237,000 USD Zone B $128,000—$205,000 USD Zone C $115,000—$185,000 USD How Toast Uses AI in its Hiring Process Throughout the hiring process, our goal is to get to know you. We use AI tools to support our recruiters and interviewers with tasks like note-taking, summarization, and documentation of interviews to ensure they can be fully focused on your conversation. All hiring decisions are made by people. To learn more: https://careers.toasttab.com/ai-in-hiring Our Approach to Hybrid Working We embrace a hybrid work model that fosters in-person collaboration while valuing individual needs. Our goal is to build a strong culture of connection as we work together to empower the hospitality community, regardless of location. Please visit the Locations page on our career site to learn more about our in-office expectations by region: https://careers.toasttab.com/locations-toast Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is Baked into our Recipe for Success At Toast, our employees are our secret ingredient—when they thrive, we thrive. The restaurant industry is one of the most diverse, and we embrace that diversity with authenticity, inclusivity, respect, and humility. By embedding these principles into our culture and design, we create equitable opportunities for all and raise the bar in delivering exceptional experiences. We Thrive Together We embrace a hybrid work model that fosters in-person collaboration while valuing individual needs. Our goal is to build a strong culture of connection as we work together to empower the restaurant community. To learn more about how we work globally and regionally, check out: https://careers.toasttab.com/locations-toast. Apply today! Toast is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive hiring process. As part of this commitment, we strive to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to enable them to access the hiring process. If you need an accommodation to access the job application or interview process, please contact candidateaccommodations@toasttab.com. ------ For roles in the United States, it is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Who we are At CarGurus (NASDAQ: CARG), our mission is to give people the power to reach their destination. We started as a small team of developers determined to bring trust and transparency to car shopping. Since then, our history of innovation and go-to-market acceleration has driven industry-leading growth. In fact, we’re the largest and fastest-growing automotive marketplace, and we’ve been profitable for over 15 years. What we do The market is evolving, and we are too, moving the entire automotive journey online and guiding our customers through every step. That includes everything from the sale of an old car to the financing, purchase, and delivery of a new one. Today, tens of millions of consumers visit CarGurus.com each month, and ~30,000 dealerships use our products. But they're not the only ones who love CarGurus—our employees do, too. We have a people-first culture that fosters kindness, collaboration, and innovation, and empowers our Gurus with tools to fuel their career growth. Disrupting a trillion-dollar industry requires fresh and diverse perspectives. Come join us for the ride! Role overview The Regional Sales Director will seek to build relationships in the assigned geographical market with dealer decision makers and automotive dealership groups. The Director's primary responsibility will be to represent CarGurus in a designated territory, consult with that territory's automotive retailers, reviewing on-line business practices, and consulting with dealership management and Internet department staff. What you'll do * Develop, preserve, and grow direct relationships in a designated geography through prospecting, sales calls, and relationship development and management * Create and manage relationships with area automotive retailers by demonstrating value as an on-line marketing strategy consultant * Ensure customer satisfaction by responding quickly and accurately to dealer concerns and needs and following thru on prompt resolution * Provide in-depth analyses and reports regarding field activities and dealership progress * Provide written and verbal feedback to the product and operational teams on new product ideas and/or suggested modifications to existing products * Collaborate internally with various operational teammates to maximize client retention and relationship growth efforts What you'll bring * 5+ years of direct sales experience * Automotive experience required * Willingness and ability to travel on a frequent basis within a defined territory * Strong business consulting, analysis and reporting skills * Ability to work independently from a remote/home office * Motivated self-starter with the desire to succeed in a fast-paced rapidly growing company * Collaborative background working with various internal teammates to execute go-to-market strategy effectively and efficiently * Proficient in Google Workspace * Salesforce Experience a plus The displayed range represents the expected annual base salary / On-Target Earnings (OTE) for this position. On-Target Earnings (OTE) is inclusive of base salary and on-target commission earnings, which applies exclusively to sales roles. Individual pay within this range is determined by work location and other factors such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This annual base salary forms part of a comprehensive Total Rewards Package. In addition to benefits, this role may qualify for discretionary bonuses/incentives and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). Position Pay Range $160,000—$200,000 USD Working at CarGurus We reward our Gurus’ curiosity and passion with best-in-class benefits and compensation, including equity for all employees, both when they start and as they continue to grow with us. Our career development and corporate giving programs, as well as our employee resource groups (ERGs) and communities, help people build connections while making an impact in personally meaningful ways. A flexible hybrid model and robust time off policies encourage work-life balance and individual well-being. Thoughtful perks like daily free lunch, a new car discount, meditation and fitness apps, commuting cost coverage, and more help our people create space for what matters most in their personal and professional lives. CarGurus may require in-person interviews as part of our hiring process, particularly for positions based in our Boston and Dublin offices. Candidates selected for an in-person interview will be notified in advance. Please be aware that travel expenses are the responsibility of the candidate. We welcome all CarGurus strives to be a place to which people can bring the ultimate expression of themselves and their potential—starting with our hiring process. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. We foster an inclusive environment that values people for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. That’s why we hope you’ll apply even if you don’t check every box listed in the job description. We also encourage you to tell your recruiter if you require accommodations to participate in our hiring process due to a disability so we can provide the appropriate support. We want to know what only you can bring to CarGurus. #LI-Hybrid