Full-Time

Senior Business Development Representative

SLED/ Public Safety, Remote

Posted on 8/27/2024

Skydio

Skydio

501-1,000 employees

Develops autonomous drones for data capture

Robotics & Automation
AI & Machine Learning
Defense

Compensation Overview

$85k - $105kAnnually

+ Equity + Incentives + Stipends

Senior

Remote in USA

Relocation assistance may be provided for eligible roles.

Category
Business Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Salesforce
Requirements
  • You consistently perform in the Top 10% of your outbound BDR team
  • You make 100+ Dials/Day; you have experienced the joy of having 10+ daily conversations with exec-level contacts; you are fluent in the language of executives.
  • You are able to identify your Top 20% of your accounts (and prospects) and focus 80% of your energy there - leveraging your creativity where it makes the biggest impact, automating the rest
  • You have a consistent daily process and operate like a well-oiled machine
  • You identify problems; and you expect your leaders to empower you to solve them
  • Bonus: You’ve worked with Orum, Salesforce, Outreach, Gong, SalesNav, Vidyard
  • Bonus: Previous experience with SLED or Public Safety target accounts
Responsibilities
  • Consistently surpass your monthly quota of qualified opportunities
  • Leverage multi-channel prospecting to set meetings with exec-level contacts
  • Qualify prospects by conducting high-level 15-minute discovery calls
  • Travel 1-2 times per month for industry events; qualify prospects in-person
  • Collaborate with the team to consistently improve our outbound process

Skydio creates autonomous drones, particularly the Skydio X10, which is used in industries like defense and inspection services. The Skydio X10 features advanced AI and high-resolution cameras that allow it to autonomously capture data, making it effective for challenging inspections. The company differentiates itself by offering services such as Skydio Academy for user training and regulatory assistance for drone operations. Skydio's goal is to provide reliable tools for data capture in complex environments.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$555.4M

Headquarters

San Mateo, California

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with LIGNex1 expands Skydio's presence in Indo-Pacific defense markets.
  • $170 million Series E funding supports research, development, and market expansion.
  • FAA approval for Redmond PD enhances Skydio's opportunities in public safety sectors.

What critics are saying

  • Loss of U.S. Army contract to Red Cat impacts defense sector growth.
  • Chinese sanctions may disrupt Skydio's supply chain and market access.
  • Increased competition from Brinc threatens Skydio's public safety market share.

What makes Skydio unique

  • Skydio X10 offers advanced AI and high-resolution cameras for autonomous data capture.
  • Remote Flight Deck feature allows browser-based drone control and monitoring.
  • Skydio Academy educates users on drone utilization and regulatory compliance.

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Benefits

Child Care & Parental Leave - Family Medical Leave, Flexible Work Schedule, Generous Parental Leave

Health & Wellness Benefits - Dental Benefits, Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Insurance Benefits, Life Insurance, Onsite Gym, Vision Benefits, Wellness Programs, Mental Health Benefits

Home Office Stipend for Remote Employees

401(K)

Generous PTO, Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Days

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