Business Development Representative (Hybrid)

About KnowBe4

Join the cybersecurity company that puts security first; literally and without compromise. At KnowBe4, our AI-driven Human Risk Management platform empowers over 70,000 organizations worldwide to strengthen their security culture and transform their workforce from their biggest vulnerability into their strongest security asset. As the undisputed industry standard with unusually high customer retention rates and recognition as a Leader by G2 and TrustRadius, we're not just providing security awareness training - we're redefining what it means to be a trusted security partner in an increasingly complex threat landscape.

Our team values radical transparency, extreme ownership, and continuous professional development in a welcoming workplace that encourages all employees to be themselves. Whether working remotely or in-person, we strive to make every day fun and engaging; from team lunches to trivia competitions to local outings, there is always something exciting happening at KnowBe4.

Arlington positions open to candidates located in the Washington DC area.

The Business Development Representative is responsible for reaching out to prospects, qualifying them and passing interested prospects to their assigned Territory/Account Executive(s). 

About KnowBe4:

We are the provider of the world's largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform. KnowBe4 enables organizations to manage the ongoing problem of social engineering by helping them train employees to make smarter security decisions, every day.

Responsibilities:

• Reach out via phone and/or email to cold prospects and get them interested in a KnowBe4 product


• Gauge the interest of prospects to qualify them as potential customers


• Pass the qualified and interested prospects to their assigned Territory/Account Executive(s) 

Qualifications:

• Familiarity with standard concepts, practices and procedures within the IT Security Field a plus


• Experience with Gmail and Google Docs


• Experience with MS Office


• Experience with a CRM or other Sales Tools a plus


• Excellent verbal and written communications


• Good computer skills


• Friendly phone voice


• “Pleasantly persistent” as it can take multiple tries to reach a prospect


• Ability to leave a message and sound interested


• Must be highly organized and results-oriented

Our Fantastic Benefits

Note: An applicant assessment and background check may be part of your hiring procedure.

Individuals seeking employment at KnowBe4 are considered without prejudice to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please visit www.knowbe4.com/careers/request-accommodation.

No recruitment agencies, please.