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About the Role
Join the sales team at an early-stage AI company developing autonomous software for computer-aided design. As an early sales hire, you will build top-of-funnel relationships with manufacturing customers ahead of the product launch.
What You'll Do
Build and research target account lists of machine shops, manufacturers, and hardware companies.
Write and send personalized outbound emails to start conversations with manufacturing customers.
Qualify promising conversations and hand them off to product and engineering teammates for demonstrations.
Meet regularly with the product team to stay current on features and refine outreach messaging.
Maintain accurate CRM records and systematically test messaging to learn what earns replies.
What We're Looking For
One to two years of experience in a BDR or SDR role, ideally at a startup.
Familiarity with outbound tools such as Apollo, Clay, Outreach, HubSpot, Salesforce, or LinkedIn Sales Navigator.
Exposure to manufacturing, mechanical engineering, or hardware through work, study, projects, or personal experience.
Comfort working in an early-stage environment and a record of standout achievements in any area.
Student-athlete experience is a plus.
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary is $70,000 annually, with equity upside. Visa sponsorship is not available; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location
On-site in San Francisco, California.
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