What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Representative (BDR) position at Gelato?
Job Description
Job Description
About Gelato
Gelato has created the world's largest global network for on-demand production of custom products – from t-shirts and mugs to books and wall art. We empower a new generation of ecommerce entrepreneurs to share their creativity worldwide while embracing local, sustainable production. By producing locally and perfectly matching supply with demand, we eliminate waste and reduce carbon emissions.
At Gelato, we don't own production facilities – we build the software that connects them. With over 140 production partners in 32 countries, our network can deliver custom products to five billion people in just 72 hours. It's smarter, faster, and greener.
With GelatoConnect, our SaaS platform, we're driving innovation in print production. GelatoConnect simplifies operations for print producers by automating procurement, workflows, and logistics into one seamless system. By boosting efficiency and cutting costs, it helps businesses scale to meet market demands. With GelatoConnect, we're reshaping the print industry to be more efficient, sustainable, and profitable.
What you will be doing
Gelato sits at the intersection of some of today's most important trends : the continued rise and embrace of the creator economy, global supply chains, and e-commerce, and building toward a more sustainable future. These trends are having an impact on how Printers can cost effectively scale their businesses and with GelatoConnect our goal is to provide them with an end to end production platform that helps them take on these global macro trends to profitably scale their operations.
As a Business Development Representative in GelatoConnect, you will have the critical task of being one of the first touchpoints for these prospective customers. You will follow up on inbound Marketing Qualified Leads and drive targeted outbound campaigns to Ideal Customer Profile target accounts. This is an excellent opportunity to be a founding member of a sales organization as we bring GelatoConnect to market. In the Business Development Representative Role, you will :
- Identify and qualify new business opportunities
- Evangelize Industry trends to prospects helping them see the need for GelatoConnect
- Build and nurture a robust pipeline of prospects and when they are ready to engage get them introduced to an account executive to evaluate GelatoConnect
- Work closely with Marketing, Partnerships, and Network to identify areas to build pipeline
- Keep our CRM up to date helping us understand data driven trends to improve
Who you are
You have a start-up mentality, incredible stamina, resilience, and grit. You're a doer. You change until you win. You feel comfortable getting your hands dirty while never losing sight of long-term ambition. You are confident in your abilities and experience, yet humble and curious in your execution. Embracing change, complexity, and ambiguity while also navigating a little bit of chaos is essential for success in this role. Working in Gelato means not only thriving in such an environment but also finding comfort in being uncomfortable.
What it's like to work at Gelato
We are a customer-obsessed team with the ambition to change the world by connecting technology to the printing industry and making it much more sustainable. Everyone who joins our team must feel genuinely intrigued and motivated by our mission. We expect a lot. We are a driven team with big goals, so we seek individuals who are genuinely passionate about their work and possess an entrepreneurial spirit. Our culture is unique and we live by our values, so it's worth learning more about our culture and how we work before presenting your application.
At Gelato, we pride ourselves on our global presence with 14 offices worldwide, fostering a dynamic and diverse work environment. Rooted in a culture that values collaboration, creativity, and camaraderie, we actively cultivate a company culture that thrives on shared experiences. We encourage team members to embrace this culture by working from our inspiring office spaces at least three days a week, allowing for meaningful connections and collective growth.
Lastly, we ask that you please upload your CV in English , regardless of which country you are applying from.
