Glossary/SDR & Sales Ops

    BDR (Business Development Representative)

    An outbound rep, similar to an SDR, usually focused on new logo or new market development.

    Definition

    A BDR is a business development representative who prospects new accounts. In most B2B companies BDR and SDR are used interchangeably, though BDR often skews to outbound only.

    Want booked sales meetings on your calendar?

    Month to month. Scoped on a 20 minute call.

    Why it matters

    The role exists because prospecting is a full time skill. Asking closers to prospect leaves both meetings and revenue on the table.

    How it works

    • Researches accounts and identifies buying committee
    • Runs outbound sequences across channels
    • Qualifies fit and hands off to the closer
    • Tracks meetings booked and pipeline created

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