Aragon — Business Development Representative

### Aragon — Business Development Representative **Type:** Full-time | Remote (Canada) | Vancouver / West Coast preferred**Compensation:** $60K–$70K CAD base ($80K–$100K CAD OTE) + competitive equity**Hiring count:** 1**Visa sponsorship:** None available — candidate must have existing Canadian work authorization**Reports to:** Head of Sales (Vancouver-based) ### About Aragon Aragon is an early-stage AI photo and video platform building its go-to-market function out of Canada. The company operates through an employer of record in Canada and is growing its sales pipeline through a direct outbound motion, targeting business customers across North America. Founded: 2022 | Team size: 11–50 | Stage: Pre-seedIndustry: AI ToolsWebsite: aragon.aiOffice: Remote (Canada) ### Why Candidates Should Join * **First BDR hire, build from zero:** Own the entire outbound motion end to end and stand up the pipeline function from the ground up. * **Clear path to AE:** Strong performance in this seat is a direct route into an Account Executive role within the organization. * **Early-stage AI product:** Join a 2022-founded, pre-seed AI media platform selling into business customers across North America. ### Intake Call Summary * Not present in source. An intake video is posted on the Contrario role page, but no transcript or written summary was provided. Do not fabricate — request the intake summary or watch the video if a written summary is needed. ### The Role Aragon is hiring its first Business Development Representative to build the sales pipeline from the ground up. Fully remote in Canada, working closely with the Vancouver-based Head of Sales. The BDR owns the outbound motion end to end — sequences, cold calls, and lead sourcing that converts into real pipeline — with a direct path to promotion into an Account Executive seat. ### What You'll Be Doing * Build and own the outbound pipeline through cold email, cold calling, and multi-channel sequences targeting prospective customers * Set up and manage outbound systems and tooling to support scalable lead sourcing * Source and qualify leads that feed directly into the sales team's pipeline * Attend and represent the company at conferences and industry events, traveling approximately five to ten times per year * Collaborate closely with the Head of Sales to refine targeting, messaging, and outbound strategy **Sales stack:** Outbound multi-channel sequencing, cold-calling, and lead-sourcing tooling. Specific tools not stated in source. ### Requirements * 1 to 3 years outbound BDR experience * Quota-carrying track record, meeting or exceeding targets * Cold calling and cold email as primary daily activities * Based in Canada (Vancouver or West Coast preferred) * Native or near-native English fluency required * Willingness to travel to conferences 5 to 10 times per year ### Green Flags * Exceeding quota in current or prior role * Hands-on outbound experience, not just support * Canadian tech startup or D2C brand background * Degree from a recognized Canadian university * Exceptional new graduate with competitive or athletic background ### Red Flags * Not hitting quota in current or prior role * Too much experience, especially at the AE level * Short stints across multiple jobs without clear context * Not based in Canada or unwilling to be * Not a native or near-native English speaker ### Role Details * **Salary** — $60K–$70K CAD base ($80K–$100K CAD OTE). Contrario structured field shows USD equivalent of base: $42,700–$49,800. * **Equity** — Competitive equity * **On-site policy** — Fully remote, based in Canada (Vancouver / West Coast preferred; other Canadian cities considered) * **Schedule** — Five days per week; occasional weekend work based on workload, not formally required * **Travel** — Conferences and industry events ~5 to 10 times per year (travel included) * **Visa sponsorship** — None available; candidate must have existing Canadian work authorization * **Employment type** — Full-time * **Location** — Canada (remote) ### Interview Process **Stage 1 — Intro Screening Call** — Initial get-to-know-you conversation to assess fit and background.**Stage 2 — Mock Cold Calls** — Live practice calls to assess outbound instincts and phone presence.**Stage 3 — Mock Calls + Mini Take-Home** — Additional call practice combined with a short take-home exercise covering outbound setup.**Stage 4 — Full-Day Work Trial (1 day)** — A full day of work to assess real output, working style, and culture fit.**Stage 5 — Offer Extended****Stage 6 — Candidate Hired** — Candidate accepts and starts. Originally posted on [Himalayas](https://himalayas.app)