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)

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-seed Industry: AI Tools Website: aragon.ai Office: Remote (Canada)

• 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.

• 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.

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.

• →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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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)

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.