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Totara Learning SolutionsTS

Business Development Representative (BDR) – US Public Sector

Totara is a global learning platform trusted by over 1,500 organizations and 21 million users worldwide, offering a customizable open-source LMS for mission-critical training, compliance, and workforce development.

Totara Learning Solutions

Employee count: 201-500

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Totara is scaling fast in the US Public Sector — and we’re looking for a driven, outbound-focused BDR/SDR to help us break into new accounts and build pipeline across SLED (State, Local, Education) and Federal markets. If you’re someone who thrives on prospecting, opening doors, and creating opportunities from scratch — this is your role.

What You’ll Do

  • Generate pipeline through high-volume, targeted outbound outreach (calls, email, LinkedIn)
  • Break into net-new accounts and utilize multi-thread approach
  • Identify and engage key stakeholders across HR, L&D, IT, and compliance teams
  • Partner with Account Executives to turn conversations into qualified opportunities
  • Research accounts based on funding cycles, priorities, and regulatory drivers (FedRAMP, GovRAMP, etc.)
  • Build momentum early in the sales cycle and drive urgency

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience in BDR/SDR, sales, or similar role (SaaS preferred)
  • Strong outbound prospecting skills — you’re not afraid to pick up the phone
  • Ability to break into accounts and create opportunities
  • Highly motivated, competitive, and results-driven
  • Strong communication skills and ability to personalize outreach
  • Experience selling into public sector

What Success Looks Like

  • Consistent pipeline generation
  • Meetings with high-value target accounts
  • Strong conversion into qualified opportunities
  • Real impact on US growth

Why Totara

  • High-growth opportunity in a massive, underserved market
  • Direct impact on pipeline and revenue
  • Exposure to complex, strategic deals in government and education
  • Fast-moving, collaborative team where results matter

Benefits and Perks

  • Unlimited PTO
  • Enhanced Parental Leave
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Annual Wellbeing Allowance
  • New Joiner home working set-up allowance
  • Additional Paid Leave: Birthday off, Working days between Christmas and New Years Eve

This is a full time, fully remote career opportunity that requires applicants to be in the United States, a U.S. citizen and pass a background check. Some travel may be required.

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About Totara Learning Solutions

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At Totara, we believe learning is for everyone. Founded in 2011 as an ambitious startup with a clear purpose, we give organizations the freedom to shape their learning technology without being locked into inflexible systems. Today, we're helping evolve workforce development around the globe, with our platform used by thousands of employers to train millions of users worldwide.

Our team has grown to over 200 people spread across offices in London, Wellington, and Santa Clara, California. We operate as a truly global company, delivering Totara through a network of more than 75 certified partners who provide local implementation expertise. Our open code base means organizations can configure workflows, connect existing HR systems, and build learning experiences around their processes rather than the other way around.

What sets us apart is our belief that learning technology should adapt to complex organizational structures, not force organizations to adapt to the technology. We serve everyone from small companies to multinational corporations, government agencies, and organizations in highly regulated sectors. These organizations rely on us to handle mission-critical training where failure isn't an option. Our diverse and inclusive team learns together, grows together, and appreciates one another - and we're committed to building a platform that empowers every learner it reaches.

Employee benefits

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Life Insurance

Life insurance coverage at 4x salary.

Private Healthcare

Comprehensive private healthcare coverage.

Birthday Off

Additional paid leave for your birthday celebration.

Enhanced Parental Leave

Comprehensive parental leave support for new parents.

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