Outbound Business Development Representative - PST/MST/CST
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At a glance
What you'd actually do: Cold call, email and message nonprofit decision-makers to book qualified demo meetings for Account Executives selling donor management software.
Your game plan for this job
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- 1Pick 2–3 people at BloomerangWe found 49 current reps: 21 SDRs, 27 AEs, 1 SDR managers. SDRs reply the most; they were in your shoes recently. See them ↓
- 2Send a short, curious noteAsk about their experience, not for a referral. We write it for you, with the role and what Bloomerang sells.
- 3Have a 15-minute chatGood questions for this role:
- What does a normal day look like for you?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- The role is mostly outbound. How much is calling vs. email vs. LinkedIn?
- The posting mentions Salesforce, Outreach, 6Sense. How much of your day is in those tools?
- 4Apply, ideally with a referralIf the chat went well, ask if they'd refer you or point you to the hiring manager. Then apply and let them know so they can flag it.
- 5Prep for the role playSDR interviews almost always end in a mock cold call. Practice with the Bloomerang cheat sheet and the role-play guide.
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Full job description
At Bloomerang, we believe change happens on purpose. We champion the power and potential of nonprofits, igniting next-level impact with the team and technology built for purpose. Our powerful giving platform and stellar support enable tens of thousands of nonprofits to raise more, recruit more, and retain more, fueling maximum impact and raising the bar on what’s possible for the nonprofit sector. That's why, even as the nonprofit sector sees declines in giving, Bloomerang customers raise more year over year.
We're also in the business of creating thriving employees. Join a mission-driven culture built on our core values of Simplify, Care and Act. We know our people are the key to our success, and we're proud to be home to some of the most innovative and skilled individuals in the workforce today. Come feel invigorated and unstoppable with us!
The Role
As an Outbound Business Development Representative (BDR), you will play a critical role in generating new business opportunities for Bloomerang by identifying, engaging, and qualifying potential nonprofit customers who may not be actively looking for a new solution. You will be creating demand where none exists with key decision-makers and setting up qualified meetings for our Account Executives. This role requires resilience, creativity, and the ability to keep focused when you receive rejection. Success comes from your ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, think strategically and personalize your outreach. If you are passionate about sales, and want to make a difference in the nonprofit sector, this role is for you!
What You Will Do
Master Bloomerang’s Product & Value:
Become an expert on how Bloomerang’s fundraising, donor, and volunteer management solutions transform nonprofits to help them achieve their mission. You’ll need to quickly articulate value to busy decision-makers.
Prospect & Engage:
Break into cold accounts through research and strategically engaging decision makers through a mix of cold call, email, LinkedIn and personalized messages.
Generate Pipeline:
Create & nurture a 90-day rolling pipeline of high-quality potential meetings from scratch, using creative and strategic outreach to warm them up and convert to qualified meetings.
Sales Collaboration
: Partner closely with the Account Executive team to strategically build a pipeline that converts into closed revenue. You'll work together to identify high-potential accounts, refine outreach strategies, and ensure a seamless handoff of qualified opportunities that drive real business impact.
Goal Achievement
: Consistently meet (and ideally exceed) your business development targets, contributing to Bloomergang's overall success.
Data Management & CRM Use
: Ensure the accurate maintenance of sales data and lead tracking through Salesforce, keeping a record of all interactions and progress.
What You Need to Succeed
1+ year of sales experience
(SDR, BDR, or sales internship preferred) or business experience and a strong interest in SaaS sales.
- A
passion for helping nonprofits
and a desire to understand their challenges.
- A
self-starter mentality
with the ability to adapt and push yourself every day without relying on warm leads.
Resilience and persistence
—you’re comfortable with rejection and see it as a learning opportunity.
- Strong
communication and storytelling skills
—both written and verbal to engage with senior leaders, and handle objections without hesitation.
- A
curious and coachable mindset
with a drive to continuously improve.
- Familiarity with
Salesforce, Outreach, 6Sense
is a plus.
Benefits
Health + Wellness
You’ll have access to generous health, vision, and dental insurance options as well as HealthiestYou, a healthcare service that offers convenient, confidential access to quality doctors 24/7, anytime, anywhere.
Time Off
You'll get a competitive PTO package that includes 20 PTO days, 3 flex days, 4 optional volunteer days, 12 paid holidays, as well as paid parental leave. More is more!
401k You'll receive a 401k match to help invest in your future.
Equipment
Everything you need to be successful, shipped right to your door. You got this. We got you.
Compensation
As this is an incentive compensation role, there is a base salary with annual on target earnings of $75,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent on your skills, experience, qualifications, and location, as well as applicable employment laws.
Location
This is a permanent, full-time, fully remote position (within the U.S. and select Canadian Provinces only). Employees living in Indianapolis, IN are welcome to work from our company headquarters. We do not offer Visa sponsorship or relocation assistance at this time.
Accommodations Applicants who require accommodations may contact careers@bloomerang.com to request an accommodation in completing an application.
Bloomerang is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals seeking employment at Bloomerang are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.