Quick overview
Job description
About the Role
Join an early-stage AI startup building an autonomous CAD agent for manufacturing and hardware customers. As an early sales team member, you will lead top-of-funnel prospecting and help prepare the team for its first product launch.
What You'll Do
Build and research target account lists across machine shops, manufacturers, and hardware companies.
Write and send personalized outbound emails to start conversations with prospective customers.
Qualify initial conversations and hand them off to product and engineering teammates for demonstrations.
Meet regularly with the product team to learn about features and refine outreach messaging.
Maintain accurate CRM records and test messaging to understand what earns responses.
What We're Looking For
One to two years of BDR or SDR experience, ideally in a startup environment.
Strong written communication skills and the ability to write concise, specific, personalized outreach.
Experience with outbound tools such as Apollo, Clay, Outreach, HubSpot, Salesforce, or LinkedIn Sales Navigator.
Exposure to manufacturing, mechanical engineering, or hardware through work, internships, projects, or other hands-on experience.
Curiosity, persistence, resilience, and resourcefulness in an early-stage environment.
A track record of notable achievement in any field is valued.
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, five days per week.