Business Development Representative (BDR), France

We're a product-first team on a mission to help grow the cybersecurity culture 🔐

We want to instill cybersecurity good practices to employees in a way that's actually effective, and entertaining enough so that employees don't feel like they're working. Think Duolingo but for cybersecurity.

We created a platform to easily rollout a cybersecurity awareness program: the platform sends chat-based 4-minutes long courses to teams. Following the courses, the other side of the platform simulates phishing attacks, to prepare employees to face hackers — but in a safe environment.

Created in 2020, Riot has raised $30m with top-notch investors (Y Combinator, Left Lane, Base10, Funders Club and Frst Capital), and is now protecting more than 500,000 employees in over 1,000 companies (including Intercom, Deel and Deezer) all over the world.

Cybersecurity is everywhere. It's impacting everyone, everyday, and it's becoming the number one risk to any organization, whether it's a small business or a big firm. Yet, the cybersecurity culture in most companies is a disaster. Hackers are leveraging this by targeting the weakest link: the employees. We're on a mission to fix that.

You will join the Sales team as a Business Development Representative (BDR). You will play a crucial role in driving our sales pipeline by identifying, engaging, and qualifying potential customers. Your mission will be to generate high-quality leads and create new business opportunities for our Account Executives.

• Prospect & Engage: Conduct outbound prospecting via email, LinkedIn, and phone to connect with potential clients.
• Qualify Leads: Identify key decision-makers and assess their needs to determine their fit with RIOT's solutions.
• Schedule Meetings: Book qualified meetings for the Account Executives to advance the sales cycle.
• Research & Personalization: Develop a deep understanding of target industries, accounts, and contacts to tailor outreach efforts.
• Collaboration with Sales & Marketing: Work closely with Account Executives and Marketing teams to align strategies and optimize lead conversion.
• CRM & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of prospect interactions and pipeline status in the CRM system (Hubspot).

• Previous experience in an internship or apprenticeship in a similar role (BDR, SDR, Inside Sales, etc.), ideally in B2B SaaS.
• Strong outbound mindset: Comfortable with high-volume outreach and proactive engagement.
• Excellent communication skills: Ability to craft compelling messages and engage prospects effectively.
• Resilience & Persistence: You don’t take no for an answer and thrive on overcoming challenges.
• Structured & Organized: Ability to manage multiple leads and follow up systematically.
• Tech-savvy & Data-driven: Familiarity with sales tools (CRM, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, etc.) is a plus.
• You don't need to be an expert on cybersecurity, but you need to be motivated by the mission
• You have a full professional proficiency in English and native in French
• You're based in Paris or you're willing to relocate

• You're a doer: not afraid to get your hands dirty and get things done
• You have high standards: expect performance to be nothing short of the best
• You are an enthusiastic at heart: exhibit passion and excitement over work

• Join a healthy-financial company: we already are break-even, fundraising helps us to accelerate our scale!
• Contribute to a fast-moving environment where growth is real—our revenue grew by an impressive 2.5x in 2024!
• Experience the energy of a collaborative team in our modern and cosy office located in heart of Paris: Le Marais

• First call with our HR team (30 min)
• Fit interview and a fake call with one of our Sales Team Lead (45 min)
• Cultural fit interview with our VP Sales (1h)

At RIOT, we believe that diversity drives innovation and inclusion fosters belonging. We are committed to building a team that reflects a wide range of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. We welcome candidates from all walks of life and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

Please note that this is an on-site position with up to 2 days per month of remote work.