Business Development Representative, Activation Specialist

Crossbeam

Greater Philadelphia Area Hybrid Jun 12
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It’s an exciting time at Crossbeam. We have just joined forces with our competitor Reveal to change the way companies go-to-market. The merger has earned the support of some of the world’s best investors: Andreessen Horowitz, Insight Partners, Redpoint, FirstMark and even Salesforce and HubSpot Ventures (yep, the biggest CRMs are investing in the future of go-to-market).

Combined, our unified company has created a powerful network of 30K+ companies, a team of world-class talent, an innovative product roadmap, and a North Star vision of creating a best-of-both-worlds customer experience.

What is Crossbeam ?

Crossbeam is the first and largest Ecosystem-Led Growth platform. We act as an escrow service for data, allowing companies to find overlapping customers and prospects with their partners while keeping the rest of their data private and secure. Companies use this data to sell more effectively, market to the right audiences, build the right products, collaborate with their service partners, generate demand, inform M&A, and more. This has created an entirely new way of doing business called “Ecosystem-Led Growth” or ELG—and it works: 40% of our customers' closed deals come from their ecosystem.

The job:

Be a needle mover at Crossbeam, where ecosystems drive revenue

At Crossbeam, we believe your next best opportunity is hiding in your partner network. As the leading Ecosystem-Led Growth platform, we help companies tap into that network to accelerate deals, generate pipeline, and increase retention.

We’re looking for a Business Development Representative who’s ready to ditch the old outbound playbook and build pipeline through product usage signals, partner overlaps, and smart collaboration.

What you’ll do

Generate pipeline with product  signals

  • Prioritize accounts using ecosystem signals (Crossbeam’s platform, partner overlaps
  • Execute timely, personalized outreach with a focus on warm paths and relevant partner context.
  • Engage key personas (users, decision makers, execs) across email, phone, and social.
  • Create and qualify Stage 2+ opportunities and book high-quality meetings.
  • Keep your pipeline clean and up-to-date in Salesforce.This role will be focused on activating free accounts within our ICP. They will proactively engage a set of target accounts (PQA, MQAs, EQAs) to focus on activation and drive adoption with the purpose of generating pipeline for account executives. This is a role focused only on new logo acquisition within our ideal customer profile.

Own early user onboarding and activation

  • Act as the first point of contact for new users, guiding them through CRM connection, population setup, and initial value.
  • Nurture users until they’re ready to be passed to Sales for qualification.
  • Deliver a top-notch onboarding experience and develop a deep understanding of Crossbeam’s value.

Accelerate live deals through partner activation

  • Support AEs by identifying and activating relevant partners in the buyer’s ecosystem.
  • Use ecosystem signals to help validate business cases and drive urgency.

Collaborate across teams and stay ecosystem-savvy

  • Partner with Sales, Partnerships, Customer Success, and Services to bring ELG to life at every touchpoint.
  • Stay current on ecosystem trends, use cases, and GTM strategies—and contribute what you learn.

What success looks like

  • Hitting monthly and quarterly pipeline targets (Stage 2+ opps and ARR)
  • Activating and onboarding new users successfully
  • Helping AEs identify more opportunities and close deals faster

Why this role matters

This isn’t your typical top-of-funnel BDR role. You’ll play a strategic part in our Ecosystem Revenue motion, bridging product usage, partner engagement, and sales acceleration. We help companies grow through each other and you’ll help make that happen.

You’ll thrive in this role if you...

  • Have experience in SaaS and are excited by the Crossbeam mission
  • Understand the value of partner programs in modern GTM strategies
  • Are target-driven and love turning warm signals into real pipeline
  • Can hold a confident, thoughtful conversation with execs and users alike
  • Ask great questions, stay curious, and are always ready to learn
  • Know when to figure things out on your own—and when to ask for help
  • Read this whole thing and felt energized, not intimidated

Interview Process

We go through the same interview steps for all Business Development candidates to ensure equity in our hiring process. Our process is designed to learn as much about each candidate as possible, as well as to give candidates access to our team and learn about what it's like to be a team member at Crossbeam. Topics will range from technical skills to problem-solving approaches and collaboration.

  • HR interview - 30 minutes
  • Call with Director of Business Development - 45 minutes
  • Call with Sales leader - 30 minutes
  • Call with CRO or COO - 30 minutes

Benefits

This is a salaried* role + commission. In addition, Crossbeam offers:

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Flexible PTO Policy
  • Parental leave
  • Stock Option Plan
  • 401k Plan + Match
  • Learning & Development Budget
  • Remote Work Options
  • Generous Wellness Stipend

*This role has been categorized as a Hybrid, Philadelphia-based position. In certain cases, an employee in a remote-designated job may need to live in a specific region or time zone to support customers or clients as part of their role. In addition to a competitive base salary this position is also eligible for equity awards based on factors such as experience, performance and location. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location.

Our Core Values

Values are a social contract that we have with our team, our users, and our communities. They are guiding lights as well as argument-enders, and we expect results delivered in a way that is consistent with these values.

Trust is our Foundation

We create value by building trust in our company, our team, and our technology. That goes in all directions, not just between us and our customers but also amongst ourselves. We approach conflict with empathy and curiosity, and ascribe best intentions to all of our collaborators.

Work Hard and Smart

This is a startup, and we will act like one. We prioritize impact, take personal ownership of outcomes, act decisively, and get our hands dirty in the process. We communicate clearly, avoid over-engineering, and take risks. This allows us to be creative, innovative, and solution-oriented.

Default to Transparency

We will not succeed in information silos. We share the good, bad, and ugly about what is happening in our company, which requires us to pay attention, always measure what matters, and hold each other accountable.

Belonging

In our workplaces, communities, and ecosystems, we shape environments where people feel a sense of belonging. To do this, we work to ensure that stakeholders of all backgrounds are treated equitably and experience psychological and physical safety. This is key to their relationship with our company, their access to opportunities, and their ability to thrive.

Treasure the Fun

We are incredibly lucky to be here — let’s make memories. We will all spend that extra bit of time and energy to energize each other with fun and inspiring experiences. This applies internally and externally, from the smallest interactions to the largest events.


Crossbeam's core value of Equity sits at the heart of our hiring process, and we're proud to be building a culture where difference is valued. Applicants from diverse and non-traditional backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, disability, age, or veteran status.

Retirement & Stock Options Benefits
  • 401K
  • 401k with company contribution
  • Company Equity
Accessibility
  • Accessible Building
  • Accessible Devices
  • Accessible Work Environment
  • Job Modification
  • Service Animal/Emotional Support Animal
Perks & Discounts
  • Casual Dress
  • Home Office Stipend
  • Offsite Company Events
  • Snacks Provided
PTO/Flexibility
  • Commitment to Work/Life Harmony
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Sick Days
  • PTO
Health & Wellness
  • Dental Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • FSA
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Long Term Disability
  • Mental Health Benefits
  • Short Term Disability
  • Vision Insurance
Professional Development
  • Employee Recognition Programs
  • Training & Development Budget
Parental Benefits
  • Family Medical Leave
  • Nursing Room
  • Parental Leave
Other
  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Pet Friendly Office

Don’t get your wires crossed: Crossbeam is the first and largest Ecosystem-Led Growth platform, used by over 30,000 companies to attract, convert, and grow customer relationships using their partner ecosystems.. Engineers experienced in Clojure, or with a willingness to learn the dynamic functional language, will thrive here.

Crossbeam is a start-up success story if we’ve ever heard one. Founded in 2018 by Bob Moore and Buck Ryan, experienced entrepreneurs frustrated with the lack of data-driven decisions in the world of partnerships, the company now boasts thousands of companies using its platform and several multimillion-dollar funding rounds from world-class investors.

In June 2024, Crossbeam merged with Reveal, led by CEO and Co-founder Simon Bouchez. The combined company holds a north star vision of creating a best-of-both-worlds customer experience that includes a single unified data network.

This all means a growing team to boot. Today, Crossbeam is a remote-first company with over 120 team members across 20+ states and 4 countries, and office footprints in both Center City Philadelphia, and Paris, France.

Think of Crossbeam as an emerging tech leader with the feel of a tight-knit start-up squad. An authentic culture, transparency, and intellectual honesty have always been prioritized at Crossbeam, resulting in an outstanding employee experience. Team Experience Manager Kelly Panebianco was among the company’s first twenty hires, and she works to ensure all “Beamers” are equipped from day zero for a rewarding experience, full of impact and career advancement.

To stay connected, the Crossbeam team also hosts regular team events, hackathons, guest lectures, and celebrations that include their Philly-based and remote team members equitably. The team has enjoyed virtual happy hours, trivia nights, wine tastings, and even a virtual petting zoo. Crossbeam also celebrates team members who go above and beyond with crowdsourced company-wide shoutouts at their monthly All Hands meetings.

Candidates interested in a high-growth environment with an emphasis on team culture and innovation should apply.