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Remote business development representative jobs are actively hiring across the U.S., with remote-first firms and distributed sales teams posting openings in software, fintech, and healthcare. Companies hiring remotely right now include PeopleReady, Sovos, and BLACK CUBE SECURITY. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Summary
We are seeking a motivated and driven Business Development Representative (BDR) to help us grow by proactively identifying and engaging potential new customers across North America. This role is focused on outbound prospecting, building pipelines of qualified leads, and setting appointments for our Account Executives.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, resourceful, and comfortable initiating conversations with safety, engineering, and facilities leaders. You’ll play a key role in introducing Guidant’s services to new prospects and helping them understand how we can support their compliance, risk reduction, and employee safety goals.
Guidant provides industry-leading electrical safety solutions—Arc Flash Assessments, Infrared Thermography, and Electrical Safety Training—helping companies protect their people and assets while maintaining compliance with NFPA 70E, 70B, and OSHA standards.
Key Responsibilities
Outbound Prospecting: Identify and research target companies and decision-makers within industrial and commercial sectors.
Lead Generation: Initiate contact through phone calls, personalized emails, and LinkedIn outreach to engage prospects and generate qualified leads.
Discovery & Qualification: Conduct initial conversations to understand prospect needs, educate them on our services, and determine fit.
Appointment Setting: Schedule qualified meetings and hand off opportunities to Account Executives.
CRM Management: Accurately document all prospecting activity, track outcomes, and maintain clean records in the CRM system (Salesforce, NetSuite or similar).
Collaboration: Work closely with the sales and marketing teams to refine outreach strategies and share feedback on lead quality.
Continuous Learning: Stay informed on electrical safety trends, customer pain points, and key regulatory updates (NFPA, OSHA, etc.).
Qualifications
2+ years of experience in B2B sales development, cold outreach, or lead generation—preferably in industrial services, EHS, or technical sales.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; confident and comfortable with cold calling.
Self-motivated with the ability to manage a high volume of outreach activities and follow-ups.
Technical aptitude to understand and articulate basic electrical safety services (training will be provided).
Experience using CRM tools (NetSuite, Salesforce, or HubSpot preferred).
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Team player who thrives in a remote, fast-paced environment.
Benefits
Competitive base salary + performance-based bonuses
401(k) with company match
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Career advancement path into Account Executive or Customer Success roles
Professional development and training in electrical safety and technical sales
This is a remote position.
Salary - $50k-$60k base; $75k-$90k OTE
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Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Manufacturing
- Renewable Energy
- Marketing & Advertising
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote business development representative jobs.
- 1-3 years of outbound prospecting or inside sales experience
- Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or HubSpot
- Experience using sales engagement tools like Outreach or Salesloft
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cold outreach
- Bachelor's degree in business, communications, or a related field
- Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed monthly meeting-booked quotas
Tips for Your Remote Business Development Representative Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote business development representative openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through mixed results. Applying early matters because competitive remote roles close fast.
Prove your async communication skills upfront
Remote business development representative hiring managers read your written application as a sample of how you'll communicate with prospects. Write your cover letter and outreach samples the way you'd write a cold email: clear subject line thinking, concise framing, and a direct ask.
Build a visible outreach portfolio before interviewing
Assemble two or three real or practice cold outreach sequences, a sample call script, and a mock prospecting list targeting a specific vertical. Remote employers want evidence you can generate pipeline independently, and a tangible portfolio makes that easy to verify.
Prepare for remote-specific interview rounds
Many remote business development representative interviews include a live prospecting exercise or a take-home outreach assignment. Practice delivering a cold call pitch over video and writing a multi-touch email sequence under a time constraint so these formats feel familiar.
Remote Business Development Representative Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote business development representative job?
Target companies with established remote sales teams, such as SaaS startups and tech-forward B2B firms, since they have the infrastructure to onboard and manage remote business development representatives. Remote employers screen heavily for written communication, self-direction, and comfort with async tools like Slack, Salesforce, and outreach platforms. A demonstrated ability to hit activity metrics without in-person oversight gives candidates a real edge.
Which companies hire remote business development representatives?
Remote business development representative roles are posted by PeopleReady, Sovos, and BLACK CUBE SECURITY and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first SaaS companies, distributed fintech teams, and healthcare technology firms are among the most active hirers of business development representatives in fully remote settings.
Can you get a remote business development representative job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because you'll need to demonstrate self-sufficiency from day one without in-office coaching. SaaS startups and high-growth tech companies are the most likely to hire entry-level remote business development representatives. Showing a personal prospecting project, cold outreach samples, or completed sales development coursework can substitute for direct experience and open doors.
Do you need a degree for remote business development representative jobs?
Not always. Remote employers for business development representatives focus more on demonstrable prospecting skills, written communication, and CRM familiarity than on formal education. A consistent record of quota attainment, strong cold outreach writing, and proficiency with tools like Outreach or HubSpot carry significant weight alongside or instead of a degree.
Which industries hire the most remote business development representatives?
The sectors hiring the most remote business development representatives are Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Manufacturing, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on distributed sales teams to generate pipeline across multiple time zones without requiring business development representatives to be on-site.
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