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Business Development Representative

Federato · Remote · US

Base
$72K
OTE
$107K
Quota attainment
Not disclosed
Posted
18d ago

Why it matters: OTE tells you what you could earn. Attainment tells you how realistic it is.

Ask: “What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?”

Still open · checked 2h agoon Federato's careers page

What Federato sells

Newer software that helps insurers handle policies

Insurance companies often run their policy work on old software that slows good people down. Federato builds software that changes how insurers handle policies from start to finish, using AI. The insurers get a newer way to get that work done.

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The Braun Read

Worth a look

Solid on the basics. Use the first call to fill in the gaps.

Pay
Base and OTE both listed. Roughly a 67/33 base-to-variable split.
Transparency
Says nothing about quota, attainment, deal size, territory or sales cycle.
Pipeline
Mostly self-sourced. Great if you like outbound, rough if you don't.
Time on market
Open 18 days.
Company hiring
3 sales roles open, hiring at a steady pace.

Red flags

None spotted.

Green flags

  • Publishes OTE. It tells you the on-target earnings up front. Most postings don't.
  • Real coaching. The posting commits to regular coaching or call reviews. A bad attainment number usually means no coaching and no standard, not bad reps.

Based only on what the posting says. Flags are a starting point for your first call, not a final judgment.

Questions to ask on the first call

Built from what this posting leaves out. How they answer tells you as much as what they say.

  1. 1.

    What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?

    OTE is what you could earn. This is how likely you are to earn it.

  2. 2.

    What percentage of reps on the team have been here more than 18 months?

    Tenure shows whether people stay long enough to get paid.

  3. 3.

    Has the comp plan changed in the last 12 to 18 months? What changed?

    A plan that changes every year means the goalposts keep moving.

  4. 4.

    What's the annual quota, and how was it set?

    A quota built from real data is a target. Otherwise it's a hope.

  5. 5.

    What share of last year's closed deals did reps source themselves?

    Shows how much pipeline you'll have to build on your own.

  6. 6.

    Why is this role open? Did someone leave, or is it new?

    New headcount is growth. A replacement means someone left. Ask why.

When the offer comes

Save these for later. They land better once they've said yes to you.

  1. 1.

    Can I see the full comp plan in writing, including clawbacks and accelerators?

    What's in writing is what gets paid. Read it before you sign.

  2. 2.

    Can I see the actual comp distribution for the team last year, not just the OTE?

    The spread shows what most reps really take home. OTE is just the target.

  3. 3.

    I'd be walking away from earned commission to join. Is there room for a sign-on bonus to help cover that?

    Leaving money behind is a fair reason to ask. The worst answer is no.

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The role

You'll open doors at named insurance accounts, from large carriers to specialized MGAs, by phone, email, and social for Federato's AI policy platform. You'll work with Sales Directors to build pipeline.

New Logo · Outbound

Selling motion

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Who you're selling to

Buyer:
Insurance carriers and MGAs, including underwriting leadersIn their words: “open doors at a defined list of Named Accounts across the insurance ecosystem, from large Carriers to specialized MGAs”
Industry:
InsuranceIn their words: “across the insurance ecosystem”

Pipeline expectations

Mostly self-sourced. Expect a lot of outbound.

Compensation

$72K base · $107K OTE

What is not disclosed

This posting doesn't tell you:

  • Quota size
  • Quota attainment
  • Average deal size
  • Territory
  • Sales cycle length

The questions above cover the big ones.

Full posting
There's nothing more exciting than transforming an industry that's been stagnant for decades. Federato is an AI-native platform that’s bringing agentic AI to the full policy lifecycle. We’re aggressively transforming how insurance work gets done, and the world is paying attention: we've raised $180 million, including a $100 million Series D from Goldman Sachs. We have powerful product-market fit, and we're growing fast globally. You'll get to work on complex problems with one of the most advanced AI teams you'll find anywhere. If you're the person we need, you know that AI bolted onto legacy systems is too weak to matter. That's why we built our platform to be AI-native from day one. That's why you can do here what you can never do at a legacy software company. move fast and prove it, not theorize it. We think from first principles. You’ll work on problems that matter, building software that fundamentally changes how insurance operates. Role Overview As a Business Development Representative, you will partner with our Sales Directors (SDs) to open doors at a defined list of Named Accounts across the insurance ecosystem, from large Carriers to specialized MGAs. We're looking for a motivated self-starter who takes initiative and helps generate the pipeline that fuels our growth. What You'll Be Doing - Drive Pipeline for Your Named Accounts: Own the top of the funnel for your SDs' accounts. You'll connect with prospects by phone, email, and social, leading with thoughtful, signal-driven outreach rather than sheer volume. - Navigate a Varied Landscape: Tailor your approach to the different needs and buying dynamics of large Carriers and fast-moving MGAs. - Partner with Your SDs: Meet regularly with your SDs for account reviews, deal feedback, and territory planning. Together with our ABM partners, you'll map your accounts, identify key decision makers, and coordinate outreach across buying centers. - Become a Student of the Business: Build real expertise in insurance underwriting, including how an AI-native platform differs from legacy policy administration workflows, so you can have confident, credible conversations with a VP of Underwriting. You'll have structured onboarding and ongoing coaching to support you. Who We Hope You Are - Sales Foundation: 1-2 years of B2B SaaS sales experience, including carrying a quota, working in a CRM, and making cold calls. OR experience in insurance as an Underwriter, Broker, or Claims Adjuster who is excited to move into tech. You know firsthand how legacy systems can slow good people down. - Prospecting Skills: You know how to build lists, find the right contacts, map organizations, and spot meaningful buying signals. - Strong Writing: Your emails sound like they come from a thoughtful peer: concise, personal, and clear about the next step. - Phone Confidence: You're comfortable picking up the phone, whether you're speaking with a VP of Underwriting, working with a gatekeeper, or responding to "We're happy with what we have." - Initiative: We're a remote-first team that trusts you to manage your time. You set your own agenda and hold yourself accountable to your goals. - Resilience: You stay positive and persistent. When a call doesn't go your way, you learn from it and dial the next one. Base Salary $71,500; OTE $106,500 Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate location, experience and expertise and may vary from the amounts listed above. Total compensation package also includes bonus, stock options, benefits and additional perks. Here at Federato, your capabilities are important, but culture fit is essential. We move fast, are eager to listen to our users, take a first principles approach to solving problems, and value learning and the ability to change our minds. Most importantly, we're here to have fun. Our ability to make a difference starts with our people. We would love to work with you! We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. We will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at talent@federato.ai
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