Sales Development Representative – AI Security

Sales Development Representative (SDR) – AI Security

Location: San Francisco, CA
Employment Type: Direct Hire – Full Time
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
Compensation: $80,000 - $90,000 base salary + commission (OTE: $110,000 – $120,000) + equity

HireNow Staffing is actively recruiting a seasoned, highly skilled Sales Development Representative (SDR) to join one of our valued client partners. HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this early-career sales role within a high-growth AI and cybersecurity technology environment.

Position Overview

The Sales Development Representative will play a critical role in building outbound sales pipeline and supporting the company's early go-to-market motion. This position focuses heavily on proactive outreach, prospect engagement, and qualification of potential customers across the cybersecurity sector.

The role is well suited for individuals at the beginning of their professional careers who demonstrate strong interpersonal intelligence, resilience, and a genuine interest in technology and cybersecurity.

Candidates must be comfortable operating in a performance-driven environment that requires consistent outbound activity and disciplined follow-through.

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct high-volume outbound prospecting, including making 100+ outbound calls per day

• Build and execute outbound campaigns across phone, email, and LinkedIn outreach channels

• Research prospective organizations and identify key decision-makers within security and technical teams

• Personalize outreach messaging to effectively engage targeted accounts

• Qualify inbound and outbound prospects and schedule discovery meetings for the sales team

• Maintain accurate activity tracking and pipeline updates within the CRM system

• Collaborate with sales leadership to refine messaging, outreach strategies, and targeting approaches

• Provide feedback to leadership on prospect responses and campaign performance to improve outbound effectiveness

Required Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)

Candidates must meet all of the following criteria to be considered for interview:

• 0–1 year of professional experience in a performance-driven environment

• Demonstrated resilience and work ethic through activities such as sales, athletics, public speaking, debate, acting, or leadership roles

• Strong communication skills with the ability to confidently engage prospects by phone

• Ability and willingness to perform 100+ outbound calls per day

• Strong emotional intelligence and interpersonal awareness

• Interest in cybersecurity, technology, or emerging AI-driven solutions

• Coachable mindset with openness to structured training and feedback

• Stable work history demonstrating commitment and reliability (candidates with jumpy resumes will not be accepted)

Preferred Qualifications

The following attributes are highly desirable and will strengthen a candidate's profile:

• Demonstrated success in door-to-door sales, competitive activities, or high-performance environments

• Academic or personal interest in cybersecurity or emerging technologies

• Experience with outbound sales tools or CRM platforms

• Public speaking, debate, acting, or other experience demonstrating strong presentation ability

• Early exposure to startup environments or technology companies

What Type of Candidate HireNow Staffing Is Recruiting For

HireNow Staffing is seeking high-energy early-career professionals who are eager to build a career in technology sales.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• High emotional intelligence and strong self-awareness

• Resilience and determination when working in rejection-heavy environments

• Comfort engaging prospects through high-volume outreach

• A strong interest in cybersecurity and emerging technology markets

• Coachability and willingness to learn structured sales methodologies

• Long-term career ambition to grow into Account Executive or closing sales roles

Candidates who show strong personal drive, discipline, and competitive motivation will align most closely with this opportunity.

Compensation & Benefits

• On-Target Earnings (OTE): $110,000 – $120,000

• Commission-based incentives tied to performance

• Equity participation

• Professional development and sales training

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

HireNow Staffing Disclaimer

HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this role. All candidate information is handled confidentially and evaluated against defined requirements. This job description outlines the general scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Duties may evolve based on client needs and business growth. Only candidates meeting the core qualifications will be considered for interview.

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