Revenue & CX · India · Tier 2

Hire business development representatives in India — strategic outbound and partnerships

BDRs for strategic account penetration and partnership development. Senior communication quality, research depth, US hours.

Business Development Representatives who focus on strategic account penetration, partnership development, and enterprise prospect research require higher communication calibre and research depth than standard SDR outbound. India provides dedicated BDRs with the research skills and communication quality to hold sophisticated conversations with VP and C-suite buyers.

Why hire this role

Why companies hire dedicated Business Development Representatives.

Strategic outbound at a fraction of US cost

Senior BDRs in the US command $90–130K OTE. India provides the same communication calibre and strategic outreach capability at $28–42K all-in.

Partnership development requires dedicated focus

Channel partner development, integration partnerships, and strategic account mapping require researchers who can spend real time on account intelligence — not SDRs splitting attention across hundreds of ICP accounts.

Enterprise account coverage without enterprise salaries

Covering 50–100 enterprise target accounts requires dedicated account research and multi-stakeholder mapping — expensive in US markets and well-suited to India-based BDRs.

Why India

Why hire Business Development Representatives from India.

World's largest engineering talent pipeline

India produces 1.5M+ engineering graduates annually across IITs, NITs, IIITs, and hundreds of accredited colleges — the deepest single-country technical talent pool globally.

English as the professional language

English is the default language of India's technology sector — code, documentation, architecture discussions, and business communication are all conducted in professional English.

4–8 hours of live US time-zone overlap

IST (UTC+5:30) provides genuine synchronous collaboration windows for standups, code reviews, and design sessions with US and EU teams.

GCC and startup ecosystem training

India's 1,800+ Global Capability Centres and unicorn ecosystem (Razorpay, Meesho, CRED, Swiggy) have trained engineers in product-grade software development at global scale.

65–72% cost savings vs US market

Fully-loaded offshore cost through Remvix runs 28–35% of US-equivalent compensation — without sacrificing seniority or code quality.

Skills & technologies

What to look for.

  • Account research and stakeholder mapping
  • LinkedIn Sales Navigator — advanced prospecting
  • Salesforce, HubSpot — CRM and pipeline management
  • 6sense, Bombora, ZoomInfo — intent data platforms
  • Long-form email copywriting for C-suite and VP buyers
  • Partnership outreach — channel, agency, integration
  • Enterprise account mapping — org charts, buying groups
  • Outreach, Apollo — sequencing at enterprise cadence
Typical responsibilities

What they own.

  1. 01Research target enterprise accounts and map buying groups
  2. 02Run multi-touch, multi-stakeholder outreach campaigns
  3. 03Develop and maintain partnership prospect pipelines
  4. 04Coordinate with account executives on strategic account strategy
  5. 05Log account intelligence and engagement data in CRM
  6. 06Prepare account briefs and competitive intelligence summaries
  7. 07Track and report on strategic account and partnership pipeline
  8. 08Iterate outreach strategy based on engagement signals
Hiring challenges

What to know before you start.

C-suite communication quality

BDRs targeting VP and C-suite buyers need communication that is concise, researched, and executive-appropriate. Remvix screens written samples at the calibre required for senior buyer outreach.

Research depth vs volume activity

BDRs who generate high activity volume with shallow research perform poorly on strategic accounts. Remvix screens for account research depth and multi-stakeholder thinking.

Partnership vs sales motion difference

Partnership outreach (channel partners, integration partners) requires a different tone and value proposition than sales outreach. Remvix screens for experience with the motion your BDR role requires.

Industry demand

Which industries hire Business Development Representatives from India.

Why Remvix

How we hire and operate your team.

Pre-screened network, not cold sourcing

Remvix maintains a continuously updated pre-screened network of candidates per role category. Shortlists are delivered within 7 days because sourcing starts before you ask.

Technical screening calibrated to your bar

We don't use generic assessments. Live coding, system design walkthroughs, and written communication reviews are all calibrated to your specific stack, seniority, and team norms.

You make every hire decision

Remvix provides pre-qualified shortlists. Your team runs the technical interviews and makes every final hire decision. We remove noise; you set the bar.

Enterprise operating infrastructure from day one

Payroll, statutory compliance, health benefits, equipment, IP assignment, and HR business partner support are all included. Your hire is fully operational within 3 weeks of kickoff.

Retention as an operating commitment

Competitive Indian-market compensation, L&D access, career pathing, and HR support drive 18–36 month average tenures — not hiring-agency churn.

What's included
  • Payroll & tax filing
  • Statutory compliance
  • Health benefits
  • Laptop & secure device
  • IP assignment
  • HR business partner
  • 7-day shortlists
  • 60-day replacement guarantee
FAQ

Common questions.

Can BDRs hold conversations with C-suite buyers?+

Yes — Remvix screens BDRs for the communication sophistication to engage VP and C-level buyers, including written sample review and role-play scenario assessment.

Can BDRs do partnership outreach?+

Yes — channel partner development, integration partnership outreach, and agency relationship building are common BDR mandates that India-based BDRs handle well.

How long does BDR ramp take?+

BDR ramp is typically 6–10 weeks due to the longer research and relationship-building cycle. First qualified conversations typically begin by week 4.

Can BDRs research accounts from scratch?+

Yes — account research, stakeholder org mapping, and intent signal analysis using 6sense, Bombora, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator are core BDR competencies we screen for.

How much does a dedicated BDR cost through Remvix?+

Approximately $28–42K all-in annually. US equivalent is $90–130K OTE.

Can BDRs work US hours?+

Yes — US time zone coverage is standard for BDR roles with US buyer focus.

What's the difference between a BDR and an SDR at Remvix?+

SDRs focus on high-volume outbound sequences targeting individual buyers. BDRs focus on strategic account penetration, multi-stakeholder mapping, and partnership development — longer cycles, higher-value targets.

Can BDRs and SDRs run in parallel?+

Yes — SDRs for broad ICP outbound and BDRs for strategic enterprise account penetration is a common parallel structure.

Can BDRs prepare account briefs for AEs?+

Yes — account research briefs, competitive intelligence summaries, and meeting preparation documents are standard BDR responsibilities.

What's the minimum engagement?+

One dedicated BDR, month-to-month.

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