Business Development Representative
Role Summary
Upserve is seeking highly motivated Business Development Representatives (BDRs) to help build and scale our pipeline generation engine.
This role is responsible for:
● outbound prospecting,
● inbound lead qualification,
● meeting generation,
● and creating new sales opportunities for the Account Executive team.
The ideal candidate is:
● energetic,
● highly coachable,
● competitive,
● and comfortable speaking with restaurant operators and business owners.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to:
● build a career in SaaS sales,
● learn modern outbound sales skills,
● and grow into future Account Executive or sales leadership roles.
This role reports to the Manager of Business Development Representatives.
Key Responsibilities
Outbound Prospecting
● Generate pipeline through:
○ cold calling,
○ email outreach,
○ LinkedIn prospecting,
○ and local market targeting
● Identify and engage:
○ restaurant owners,
○ operators,
○ general managers,
○ and decision-makers
● Prospect into:
○ independent restaurants,
○ multi-location operators,
○ and competitive replacement opportunities
Inbound Lead Qualification
● Respond quickly to inbound demo requests and marketing leads
● Qualify opportunities based on:
○ business fit,
○ operational needs,
○ timing,
○ and decision-making process
● Schedule discovery meetings and demos for Account Executives
Messaging & Competitive Positioning
● Learn and communicate Upserve’s value proposition clearly
● Understand restaurant operational pain points including:
○ staffing,
○ labor efficiency,
○ guest experience,
○ payments,
○ and service speed
● Help position Upserve against other restaurant POS competitors
CRM & Sales Process Discipline
● Maintain accurate activity and lead tracking in Salesforce
● Use sales engagement platform and other GTM tools consistently
● Follow defined outbound processes, SLAs, and qualification standards
Team Collaboration
● Partner closely with:
○ Account Executives,
○ Marketing,
○ RevOps,
○ and Sales Leadership
● Share prospect feedback, objections, and competitive insights
● Contribute to a collaborative, high-performance sales culture
Required Qualifications
● 0–3 years of sales, customer-facing, hospitality, or business development experience
● Strong communication and interpersonal skills
● Comfortable making outbound calls and engaging new prospects
● Highly organized with strong follow-through
● Competitive mindset and strong work ethic
● Ability to work in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment
Preferred Qualifications
● Restaurant, hospitality, retail, or customer service experience
● SaaS, fintech, payments, or technology sales exposure
● Familiarity with Salesforce or CRM systems
● Experience working in team-oriented environments
What Success Looks Like
Within the first 6–12 months, successful BDRs will:
● Consistently hit or exceed meeting and pipeline goals
● Generate qualified opportunities for the sales team
● Improve outbound conversion rates
● Develop strong prospecting and qualification skills
● Build confidence speaking with restaurant operators
● Contribute to refining Upserve’s outbound sales motion