Junior Sales Development Representative

About the Role

Join the sales function at an early-stage AI company developing an autonomous CAD agent for manufacturing and hardware teams. As its first sales hire, you will build the top of the sales funnel and help prepare for 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 potential customers.

• Qualify promising conversations and coordinate handoffs to product and engineering teammates for demonstrations.

• Meet regularly with the product team to stay current on product features and refine outreach messaging.

• Maintain accurate CRM records and test messaging to learn what earns replies.

What We're Looking For

• New graduate or graduating around May 2026 or winter 2027, with 0 to 2 years of BDR or SDR experience; prior professional sales experience is not required.

• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to write concise, specific, personalized outreach.

• Familiarity with outbound and CRM tools such as Apollo, Clay, Outreach, HubSpot, Salesforce, or LinkedIn Sales Navigator.

• Interest or exposure to manufacturing, mechanical engineering, or hardware through work, internships, projects, or other hands-on experience.

• Persistence, resilience, and resourcefulness, with comfort handling rejection and working in an evolving startup environment.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary is $70,000 annually, with equity upside. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

On-site in San Francisco, California, five days per week.