Hybrid Development Representative

Toast

Toast creates technology to help restaurants and local businesses succeed in a digital world, helping business owners operate, increase sales, engage customers, and keep employees happy.

Hybrid Development Representative (HDR)

The Hybrid Development Representative (HDR) role is the foundational entry point into our high-performing sales organization, designed specifically to develop the next generation of Account Executives. This is not a static job – it is a dedicated, supportive launchpad and structured path for your professional sales career. We invest in HDRs with the clear expectation that high performers will advance through our specialized sales training and become full-cycle Account Executives.

Journey of a High Performer:

HDR → Specialized xDR (SDR/BDR/ADR) → Account Executive (AE)

Timeline of a High Performer:

12-18 months, training to become an Account Executive

What you’ll do (Responsibilities)

• Complete at least 100 high-quality outreach activities daily (warm/cold calls, emails, and social touch points).
• Host qualification calls to develop an understanding of the prospect’s needs and determine how they can benefit from leveraging our all-in-one digital platform.
• Schedule meetings for qualified prospects, ensuring a seamless handoff to the appropriate Account Executive.
• Learn and execute on various outreach methods to prepare for specialization into a Restaurant Sales Development Representative (SDR), Account Development Representative (ADR), or Business Development Representative (BDR) role.

What you’ll need to thrive (Requirements)

• Career Ambition:
  Must be driven by a long-term goal of becoming a full-cycle Account Executive (AE) and working in a commissioned closing role.
• Proven Drive and Refusal to Fail:
  Possesses the self-discipline and sustained effort necessary to achieve ambitious daily activity goals and recover quickly from rejection.
• Growth Mindset:
  Actively seeks and immediately applies feedback, while proactively self‑assessing performance to identify and vocalize specific areas for growth and development.
• High Self‑Accountability:
  Driven by measurable results and takes full ownership of daily performance metrics and pipeline contribution.
• High Customer Empathy and Resilience:
  Demonstrated ability to handle rejection and objections with professionalism while driving positive outcomes for prospective customers.
• Aptitude for Critical Thinking:
  Naturally curious, resourceful, and thrives on quickly processing new information to solve complex problems and qualify prospective customers.
• Exceptional Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Clear, professional, and persuasive communicator across high‑volume calls and written outreach (email/social).
• Strong Organizational
  
  Skills:
  
  Meticulous attention to detail and ability to manage time effectively to balance 100+ daily outreach activities.

What will help you stand out (Non‑essential Skills / Nice to Haves)

• Previous Sales or Sales Internship experience
• Experience participating in Collegiate Sales Competitions
• Direct experience working in the hospitality or retail industries

Our Total Rewards Philosophy

We strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits programs that help to attract, retain, and motivate the best and brightest people in our industry. Our total rewards package goes beyond great earnings potential and provides the means to a healthy lifestyle with the flexibility to meet Toasters’ changing needs. Learn more about our benefits at

The estimated Total Targeted Cash compensation range for this role is listed below. Total Targeted Cash for this role consists of a base salary, commission, benefits, and equity (if eligible). This role qualifies for uncapped commissions. The starting salary will be determined based on skills, experience, and geographic location.

** Total Targeted Cash*
* $63,000—$101,000 USD

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