The Sales Development Representative will identify business opportunities, generate qualified leads, and build customer relationships through outreach and participation in events.
The Role
We are looking for a driven and resourceful Sales Development Representative (SDR) to join our growing team in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this role, you will be the first point of contact for prospective clients - responsible for building sales pipelines, generating qualified opportunities, and setting the foundation for long-term customer relationships. You'll work closely with our Revenue Operations team to execute targeted outreach campaigns and represent the company at key industry events.
Responsibilities- Prospect and identify new business opportunities through targeted cold outreach, including personalized email campaigns and multi-touch sequences.
- Qualify inbound and outbound leads to assess fit and intent, then set and participate in discovery and introductory meetings with our Chief Revenue Officer and team.
- Attend and actively participate in industry conferences, networking events, and trade shows to generate pipeline and build brand awareness.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all prospect activity, pipeline status, and communications through customer relationship management best practices.
- Collaborate with Marketing to refine messaging, optimize outreach sequences, and provide feedback from prospect conversations.
- Consistently meet or exceed monthly and quarterly targets for outreach activity, qualified opportunities created, and meetings set.
- Stay current on the tech industry and startup trends, competitive landscape within venture-backed companies, and sales tool and product developments to engage prospects in an efficient and credible manner.
- 1+ year of experience in an SDR, BDR, or similar outbound sales role at a SaaS or professional services company.
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding pipeline generation targets.
- Experience managing prospect data and activity in a CRM.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to craft compelling, concise outreach messaging.
- Comfortable attending and representing the company at in-person industry events, often after business hours.
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with sales engagement tools (e.g., Outreach, Salesloft, Apollo.
- Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
- Compensation commensurate with experience
- Flexible work schedule
- Unlimited vacation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Ongoing education and training
- Bonuses and profit-sharing
What you need to know about the San Francisco Tech Scene
San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area attracts more startup funding than any other region in the world. Home to Stanford University and UC Berkeley, leading VC firms and several of the world’s most valuable companies, the Bay Area is the place to go for anyone looking to make it big in the tech industry. That said, San Francisco has a lot to offer beyond technology thanks to a thriving art and music scene, excellent food and a short drive to several of the country’s most beautiful recreational areas.
Key Facts About San Francisco Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 365,500; 13.9% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: Google, Apple, Salesforce, Meta
- Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, cloud computing, fintech, consumer technology, software
- Funding Landscape: $50.5 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Bessemer Venture Partners, Greylock Partners, Khosla Ventures, Kleiner Perkins
- Research Centers and Universities: Stanford University; University of California, Berkeley; University of San Francisco; Santa Clara University; Ames Research Center; Center for AI Safety; California Institute for Regenerative Medicine