Business Development Representative
8am
| Company | 8am |
| Category | Sales |
| Location | Austin |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Last verified | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Source | Employer career page (greenhouse) |
Description
It's a new day with a new opportunity at 8am! About the role:
We are looking for talented and energetic Business Development Representatives who are motivated and driven to join our 8am Sales Team to support our suite of products. As a BDR you will work in a fast-paced and continuously growing team with success that hinges upon a propensity for action and productive collaboration with the sales and marketing teams. It is a strong building block for a long-term career in technology sales. We guarantee that this relationship will be a two way street where we will invest the time and resources into your success which will enable the sales development organization to accomplish its mission. Our goal is to empower you to be a master of your craft and enable you to pursue future opportunities within 8am or elsewhere.
About us:
Founded in 2005, 8am™ (formerly AffiniPay) is the professional business platform built to help legal, accounting, and other client-focused professionals run stronger, more profitable businesses. Today, more than 250,000 professionals across the U.S. trust 8am to help them work smarter, serve clients better, and unlock their full potential. We have been recognized as one of Inc 5000’s fastest growing companies in the U.S. for 13 years in a row, and as a result, our teams continue to grow as well!
What you'll do:
Outbound telephone-based prospecting for the 8am products, developing and maintaining a high-level knowledge of 8am's legal practice management software
Identifying and prioritizing sales opportunities through direct prospecting and lead follow
Maintain call volume of 75-100 calls per day with the intent to qualify key leads and create pipeline
Primary responsibility is prospecting into targeted lists by building relationships to develop new sales opportunities from cold or inactive accounts.
Update and maintain Sales database as appropriate, including data discovery tied to initiatives
Conduct concentrated marketing campaigns and forward-thinking customer outreach
Report on weekly results, both qualitative and quantitative
Expand knowledge of industry as well as the competitive posture of the company
Documenting all sales activity in Salesforce & meeting daily key performance indicators
About you:
You have the ability to learn and articulate complex subject matter
You are a great listener
You are adept at investigation and research
You are a natural storyteller
You are curious and not afraid to challenge the status quo
You have strong written communication, phone, presentation, and interpersonal skills
You have experience selling technology and/or software
You are highly organized and strong time management skills
You have the ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment with minimal direction
You have hustle and persistence
You have demonstrated experience leveraging AI tools and technologies to improve workflows, enhance decision-making, or drive innovation.
You are located in Austin, Texas with the ability to work at 8am's HQ offices 3x/week
Nice to Haves
1+ years in outbound-focused sales or other customer-oriented background
Prior SDR/BDR experience
Prior experience at a high-growth SaaS company
Salesforce experience
Additional Information
The base pay range for this position is between $50,000- $52,000 USD annually plus uncapped commission opportunity. The salary range for performing this role outside of the US / Austin / California may differ. 8am is committed to offering competitive, fair and commensurate compensation and has provided an estimated pay range for this role. Actual compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and education.
This is an hourly, non-exempt position eligible for over-time
Why 8am
At 8am, our culture is shaped by the people who bring it to life every day. Together, we build a company rooted