Business Development Representative - Singapore, Mandarin Speaking

GitLab is an open-core software company that develops the most comprehensive AI-powered DevSecOps Platform, used by more than 100,000 organizations. Our mission is to enable everyone to contribute to and co-create the software that powers our world. When everyone can contribute, consumers become contributors, significantly accelerating human progress. Our platform unites teams and organizations, breaking down barriers and redefining what's possible in software development. Thanks to products like Duo Enterprise and Duo Agent Platform, customers get AI benefits at every stage of the SDLC. 

The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our values and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. Co-create the future with us as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software.

This position is 100% remote and will be based in Singapore.

An overview of this role

GitLab is looking for an enthusiastic and strategic Business Development Representative to join our growing Go To Market team. As a BDR at GitLab, you will lead the initial outreach to targeted Enterprise and Mid-Market accounts, working in conjunction with our Field and Digital Marketing teams. In this role you will leverage creative marketing and sales tactics to prospect and engage with multiple buyer personas and roles to introduce GitLab's value proposition. You will be responsible for generating qualified meetings and pipeline for GitLab's Sales organization.

Don't have extensive knowledge about GitLab yet? Don't worry. We have an extensive onboarding and training program at GitLab, and we will provide you with the necessary DevOps and GitLab knowledge to fulfill your role.

What you’ll do

• Manage      inbound lead flow and execute outbound prospecting initiatives.

• Conduct      high-level discovery conversations in target accounts.

• Meet      or exceed BDR sourced Sales Accepted Opportunity (SAO) volume targets.

• Collaborate      with and leverage teammates to develop targeted lists, call strategies,      and messaging to drive opportunities.

• Use      business and industry knowledge to research accounts, identify key      players, generate interest, identify compelling events, and develop      accounts.

• Execute      a variety of touches (call, email, social, etc.) on all leads in your      assigned territory using Outreach.io.

• Manage,      track, and report on all activities and results using Salesforce.

• Participate      in documenting all processes in the GitLab handbook and update as needed      with your Sales Development Manager.

• Collaborate      with Field and Corporate Marketing to drive attendance at regional      marketing events.

• Attend      field marketing events to engage with participants, identify      opportunities, and schedule meetings.

• Act      as a mentor for new BDR hires in helping them navigate their key accounts.

• Collaborate      with Digital Marketing to develop targeted marketing tactics against your      assigned target accounts.

• Share      innovative ideas and collaborate with the team to continuously refine BDR      strategies and drive measurable results.

What you’ll bring

• Professional      proficiency in Mandarin and English. Ability to write and read in      Traditional Chinese is a plus

• Positive      and energetic phone skills, excellent listening skills, and strong writing      skills.

• A      self-starter with a track record of successful, credible achievements.

• Knowledge      of business process, roles, and organizational structure.

• Experience      in developing business in SEA countries (e.g. Singapore) and Taiwan.

• Demonstrated      persistence in meeting or exceeding targets through consistent follow-up,      effective objection handling, and continuous improvement.

• Demonstrated      interest in GitLab and the DevOps space, such as staying current on GitLab      releases or industry trends.

• Proficient      in using Salesforce and LinkedIn.

• Previous      tech industry experience; experience in sales development, marketing,      and/or sales; and outbound prospecting experience.

How GitLab will support you

• Benefits      to support your health, finances, and well-being

• Flexible      Paid Time Off 

• Team      Member Resource Groups

• Equity      Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Growth      and Development Fund

• Parental      leave 

• Home      office support

Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.

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