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Business Development Representative, EMEA

Temporal · Remote · UK

Base
£42K–£53K
OTE
Not disclosed
Quota attainment
Not disclosed
Posted
4mo 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 3h agoon Temporal's careers page

What Temporal sells

Keeps apps running even when parts fail

Software teams often struggle to keep their apps running when one part breaks partway through a job. Temporal helps companies build, scale, and run resilient applications, so the work keeps going even when things go wrong. Engineers can then trust that their important software will keep working.

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The Braun Read

Ask hard questions

Too much is left unsaid. Make them answer before you invest.

Pay
Base is listed but not OTE. Ask what the variable is and how many people hit it.
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 132 days. Ask why it's been hard to fill.
Company hiring
4 sales roles open, hiring at a steady pace.

Red flags

None spotted.

Worth asking about

  • Open 90+ days. This role has been posted for three months or more. Ask why it's been hard to fill, and whether anyone left it.

Green flags

None spotted.

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.

    This role has been open a while. What's made it hard to fill?

    The answer tells you what candidates saw that made them walk.

  2. 2.

    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.

  3. 3.

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

    Tenure shows whether people stay long enough to get paid.

  4. 4.

    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.

  5. 5.

    Who sits with reps and reviews calls each week?

    Coaching is often what's behind a good or bad attainment number.

  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

Entry-level BDR in London prospecting new customers for Temporal's OSS and Cloud application development platform. You qualify leads and book appointments for the sales team.

New Logo · Outbound

Selling motion

New Logo

Who you're selling to

Buyer:
Not stated in the posting.Ask: “Who's the economic buyer, and who else is in the deal?”

Pipeline expectations

Mostly self-sourced. Expect a lot of outbound.

Compensation

£42K–£53K base

What is not disclosed

This posting doesn't tell you:

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

The questions above cover the big ones.

Full posting
SUMMARY Are you eager to launch your sales career in a fast-growing, innovative tech company? Temporal is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Business Development Representatives (BDRs) to join our team in London, England. As a BDR, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving growth by connecting with potential customers, generating leads, and building strong pipelines for our sales team.  This is an entry level role designed for ambitious self-starters who are passionate about technology, thrive in fast-paced environments, and are excited to develop their careers in sales. With a dedicated training program and clear growth path, you’ll have the support and tools to become a standout sales professional while contributing to Temporal’s mission of redefining application development. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Proactively outbound prospecting and lead activity management in an effort to qualify and market Temporal to potential customers. - Discover opportunities from leads and set appointments from those leads.  - Use of strong selling and influencing skills to set up qualified appointments.  - Understand the Temporal OSS and Cloud solutions enough to provide high level introduction.  - Leverage taught sales techniques to maximize customer interactions.  - Log, track, and maintain outbound activity.  - Work closely with the Sales Team and attend customer meetings as required.  - Be the architect of a growing team, defining and iterating on processes. WHAT YOU'LL NEED - 1 to 2+ years of experience in prospecting roles. - Excellent in-person, phone, and written customer communication skills. - Must be able to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization. - Ability to make formal and informal presentations to staff and clients. - Ability to prioritize work assignments and shift work efforts based on the needs of the department or business goals. - Proficient PC, Spreadsheet, Salesforce.com, and Google Docs skills required. - Ability to manage time effectively, work independently, and be self-motivated - Prior track record of achievement in positions with accountability. - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment. - Proactive, independent thinker with high energy/positive attitude.  Temporal Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Temporal Technologies does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We embrace and celebrate differences and diversity. Temporal is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please let your Recruiter know so we can assist.
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