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Sales Development Representative

early-stage AI logistics startup San Francisco, CA Direct Hire $75000 - $85000

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated Sales Development Representative to generate qualified pipeline for our AI-powered logistics platform. In this hybrid role, you will target manufacturing and distribution companies, book meetings with senior operations leaders, and drive revenue growth in a fast-moving startup environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with outbound B2B experience who thrives on high-volume outreach and building processes from the ground up.

Essential Functions

  • Book qualified meetings with CEOs, COOs, and VPs of Operations at manufacturing and distribution companies
  • Execute high-volume outbound outreach via phone, email, and LinkedIn to build new sales pipeline
  • Create and manage personalized video outreach campaigns to increase engagement with prospects
  • Research and identify target accounts using sales tools to build accurate prospect lists
  • Optimize AI-powered outreach workflows to improve efficiency and response rates
  • Partner closely with Account Executives for seamless handoffs and high show rates
  • Track daily activity metrics and iterate on messaging to continuously improve results

Required Qualifications

  • 2-5 years of B2B sales or outbound SDR experience
  • Proven ability to build pipeline from scratch through cold calling and personalized outreach
  • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, unstructured startup environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with a coachable mindset
  • Experience targeting operations, supply chain, or logistics decision-makers

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with the manufacturing or distribution industry
  • Previous experience selling into logistics or operations personas
  • Track record of consistently meeting or exceeding meeting-booking targets

Technical Skills

  • LinkedIn Sales Navigator
  • Clay
  • Amplemarket
  • HubSpot
  • High-volume cold calling
  • Personalized email and video outreach
  • Account-based prospecting
  • Sales metrics tracking and optimization

Education & Certifications

Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent professional experience. No specific certifications required.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary $75,000 - $85,000 with on-target earnings of $105,000 - $120,000. Equity grants included with significant upside potential in an early-stage, YC-backed company. Open to visa transfers. Hybrid schedule with four days per week in the San Francisco office and Fridays remote.

Benefits

- Equity compensation with meaningful early-employee grants - OTE $105,000 - $120,000 on top of base - Open to visa transfers (OPT, H1B transfers) - Hybrid schedule: four days in San Francisco office, Fridays remote - Small, high-impact team with direct collaboration and fast feedback loops

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