Business Development Representative - EdTech

About Securly

Securly is the market leader in AI-powered student safety and wellness solutions, trusted by more than 20 million students across 20,000+ schools worldwide. Our mission is to help schools create safer, more supportive learning environments for every student.

Since launching the world’s first cloud-based web filter for K–12 in 2013, Securly has continued to set the standard for student well-being technology. Our platform combines AI and human insight to help schools proactively identify and respond to risks such as bullying, self-harm, and violence—technology credited with preventing 2,000+ potential tragedies.

Securly is recognized as an EdTech Top 40 “Most Used Product,” meaning our solutions are among the most widely adopted and relied upon in K–12 schools nationwide. We are also a GSV 150 honoree, recognizing the world’s most innovative and impactful education companies shaping the future of learning.

Our people-first culture is backed by strong engagement:

• 82% employee engagement (vs. a 73% global benchmark)

• 94% of employees are proud to work here

• 91% rate manager effectiveness above benchmarks

We invest in growth, promote from within, and turn innovation into real-world impact.

At Securly, we don’t just build products—we protect students, partner with educators, and build trust at scale.

Overview of the Role

As a Business Development Representative (BDR/SDR) at Securly, you’ll be on the front lines of our mission to keep students safe and well. This role is an opportunity to launch a high-impact sales career while making a meaningful difference in K–12 education.

You’ll own the top of the sales funnel—identifying, qualifying, and engaging prospective school districts through a mix of cold calling and other outbound strategies. Your work will directly drive pipeline growth, build trusted relationships, and set the foundation for long-term partnerships with school leaders nationwide.

With clear paths to Account Executive and Customer Success and beyond, this is more than a job—it’s a springboard for growth.

Location: Remote / U.S.-based

Reports to: Director of Business Development

Core Hours: 8 - 5 pm Mountain Time Zone

Performance Objectives (First 12 Months)

First 30 Days

• Ramp on Securly’s product suite, ICPs, messaging, and internal tools

• Begin daily outreach (50–100 calls, 50–200 emails)

• Enter 10–30 new prospects into Salesforce daily

60–90 Days

• Drive 10–25 meaningful conversations per week with K–12 contacts

• Schedule 5–15 qualified meetings weekly

• Create 8–15 new sales opportunities monthly

• Achieve a 20–30% lead-to-opportunity conversion rate

6 Months

• Execute and optimize outbound prospecting across phone, email, and LinkedIn

• Leverage coaching, peer feedback, and metrics to improve performance

12 Months

• Influence pipeline value equal to 5–10× your compensation

• Meet or exceed quota consistently

• Contribute to team best practices and support onboarding of new BDRs

• Begin career pathing toward AE or other roles within Sales, Customer Success, or adjacent teams

Core Responsibilities

• Drive high-volume, multi-touch outreach via phone, email, and LinkedIn to engage K–12 decision-makers

• Qualify inbound and outbound leads based on interest, urgency, and fit

• Deliver compelling produc…