About the company
Our client is a technology company.
The role
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Entry-level outbound sales role focused on finding and reaching new prospects by research, writing, and follow-up. You will prepare target lists, send tailored outreach, pass interested contacts to the technical team for demonstrations, and keep sales records accurate while testing which messages get responses.
What you'll do
- Build and research lists of target accounts before reaching out.
- Write personalized outbound emails that start first conversations.
- Hand qualified conversations to the technical team for product demonstrations.
- Meet regularly with the product team to stay current on the offering and its key points.
- Keep the CRM accurate and test messaging to learn what earns replies.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Recent graduate, graduating May 2026 or expected Winter 2027.
- No prior professional sales experience required.
- Excellent written communication, with concise, specific and personal outreach.
- Persistent and resourceful, comfortable with frequent rejection and an ambiguous environment.
- Enough curiosity about hardware and physical products to explain their value clearly.
Bonus points
- Achievements showing initiative in any field, such as building something unusual or winning something competitive.
- Exposure to manufacturing, mechanical engineering or hardware through coursework, internships or hands-on projects.
- Prior business development or sales development internship at a startup.
- Experience with outbound sales and CRM tools.
Benefits
Compensation and benefits
- Base salary: USD 70,000 per year
- Equity
- Health and dental coverage
- Retirement plan
Location and work model
- San Francisco, CA, United States
- On-site, 5 days in-office per week
- Full-time
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