Business Development Representative (Apono)
Apono is now part of 1Password https://1password.com/. Together, we’re shaping the future of identity security for humans, machines, and AI agents. Over 180,000 businesses, from Fortune 100 leaders to the world’s most innovative AI companies, trust 1Password to help their teams securely adopt the SaaS and AI tools they need to do their best work. We deliver just-in-time, just-enough access governance, unleashing productivity without compromising security. If you’re excited to work alongside a team of curious, driven individuals and solve hard problems at scale, come join us and help build a safer, simpler digital future for everyone.
Join a small, growing Business Development Representative (BDR) team supporting Account Executives (AEs) who work with small and midsize businesses across the United States. You’ll help create new business opportunities through thoughtful prospecting, qualify potential customers, and build the skills needed for a successful career in Go-To-Market (GTM) sales. Your work will help organizations protect access to their cloud environments through 1Password’s security solutions.
How we’re using AI today
Across GTM, we’re transforming the way we work with AI. We expect every seller, CSM, and team member to become a power user, using it daily to work smarter and move faster. AI is already embedded in how we operate – from real-time coaching that sharpens how we sell and interact with customers, to surfacing insights that help us anticipate needs – creating more time for meaningful customer engagement. If you’re excited to reshape how you think, make decisions, and drive growth with AI, you’ll feel right at home here.
Expectations of this role
This is a hybrid role. You will be expected to work from 1Password's Austin or New York office 3 days per week, with the flexibility to work from the office up to 5 days based on business needs.
What we're looking for:
You do not need prior sales experience to be successful in this role. We value transferable experience, coachability, and a willingness to learn.
- Communicate clearly and professionally in phone, email, and written conversations.
- Demonstrate strong prospecting and cold-calling skills, with the ability to engage new contacts respectfully.
- Show resilience, organization, and consistency in a high-volume outbound environment.
- Respond openly to coaching and apply feedback to improve performance.
- Manage multiple prospect interactions while maintaining accurate and organized records.
Preferred
- Experience in Business Development Representative, Sales Development Representative, customer service, teaching, retail, hospitality, military, athletics, or another customer-facing environment.
- Familiarity with Software as a Service (SaaS), cloud security, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, sales engagement platforms, or prospecting tools.
What you can expect:
- Execute outbound prospecting through phone calls, email, LinkedIn, and other channels.
- Use artificial intelligence (AI)-driven sales tools and modern prospecting platforms to work efficiently and engage prospects thoughtfully.
- Qualify inbound and outbound leads against defined criteria and build a sustainable pipeline.
- Schedule qualified meetings and provide focused day-to-day support to Account Executives.
- Maintain accurate records of prospect activity and follow-up in the CRM.
- Represent the company at industry events and trade shows when relevant.
- Collaborate with Sales and Marketing partners while participating in ongoing coaching, training, and enablement.
USA-based roles only: The annual base salary for this role is between $60,000 USD and $75,000 USD, and is commission-eligible. This role is also eligible for immediate participation in 1Password's benefits program (health, dental, 401k and many others), utilization of our generous paid time off, an equity grant and, where applicable, participation in our incentive programs.
At 1Password, we approach each individual's compensation with a promise of fair market value and internal equity commensurate with experience and specific skill set.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Our culture
At 1Password, we prioritize collaboration, clear and transparent communication, receptiveness to feedback, and alignment with our core values: keep it simple, lead with honesty, and put people first.
You’ll be part of a team that challenges the status quo, and is excited to experiment and iterate in search of the best solution. That said, 1Password is not for everyone https://blog.1password.com/inside-the-culture-powering-1passwords-next-chapter/. Our work is demanding, we strive for excellence, and the pace is fast. We need people who are keen to take on challenging problems, who seek feedback to grow, and who are driven to make an impact. If you're looking for a place where you can settle into a comfortable routine, this might not be the right fit for you. We’re looking for individuals who are proven experts in their fields, as well as those who are highly adaptable, can thrive in ambiguity and through change, are curious, and above all deliver results.
How we work with AI
We are committed to leveraging cutting-edge technology—including AI—to achieve our mission. We also understand that thinking critically about AI in its current forms will help us create better solutions for our customers and ourselves with its future forms, which will help us continue to close the gap between security and privacy and achieve our mission. We want team members at all levels to take the approach of actively learning AI best practices, identifying opportunities to apply AI in meaningful ways, and driving innovative solutions in their daily work. Embracing the future of AI isn't just encouraged—it's an essential part of how we will be successful at 1Password.
This approach extends to our hiring process—candidates are welcome to use AI tools responsibly and thoughtfully during the application process. To us, this means we do ask that you join live interviews without using AI tools so we can get to know how you communicate, solve problems, and collaborate with others.
Our approach to work
We recognize the power of both in person collaboration and remote work. Some roles are designated as remote-first, with an expectation that individuals work from their homes majority of the time, while others are designated as in-office roles, with an expectation of being on-site on a regular basis. We recognize that certain roles benefit from regular, in-person connection to support collaboration, team cohesion, and customer engagement.
For all roles, occasional travel may be required. This includes things like: department-wide offsites, quarterly department meetings and periodic customer events. These events are typically held in varying locations across Canada, USA and/or EMEA. In leadership roles, you can expect to travel once per month on average.
What we offer
We believe in working hard, and rewarding that hard work through our benefits. While not an exhaustive list, here is a glance at what we currently offer:
Health and wellbeing
👶 Maternity and parental leave top-up programs
🩺 Competitive health benefits
🏝 Generous PTO policy
Growth and future
📈 RSU program for most employees
💸 Retirement matching program
🔑 Free 1Password account
Community
🤝 Paid volunteer days
🏆 Peer-to-peer recognition through Bonusly
🌎 Remote-first work environment
*Some roles in our GTM team are currently being hired for in-person hybrid work in Toronto and Austin. These roles will specify on the posting.