Sales Development Representative

About Altruist

Altruist is transforming the multi-trillion dollar wealth management industry by building an AI platform for wealth professionals. We partner with financial advisors nationwide, empowering them to grow, optimize time and resources, and deliver superior outcomes for their clients.

We're looking for exceptional talent to help us achieve our mission of making financial advice better, more affordable, and accessible to all. If you're passionate about challenging the status quo and want to do the most important work of your life, we'd love to meet you!

But first, our values

Kindness - Kindness doesnt just equal niceness. We listen to understand. We embrace, and encourage healthy debate and diverse perspectives. We approach conflict openly, honestly, and respectfully.

Brilliance - Humility is the skill were most proud of and possessing a growth mindset is always top of mind. We take ownership in everything we touch; regularly using our unique superpowers to reach a common goal as a team. We succeed and fail as one.

Grit - When challenges arise, we stay laser focused on achieving our mission and finding a way forward, even when its hard. We are nimble and maintain a sense of urgency, swiftly adapting to change and overcoming obstacles.

The opportunity

Altruist is entering an exciting phase, and we're looking for a Sales Development Representative (SDR) to join our Client Development team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving high-quality top-of-funnel activity and generating qualified opportunities for our sales team through a mix of inbound qualification and targeted outbound prospecting.

If youre passionate about sales, energized by high-volume outreach, and excited to build a career in a fast-growing fintech environment, this is the role for you.

Your impact

• Qualify inbound leads (e.g., marketing-qualified leads) and efficiently route them to the appropriate account owners with clear context and next-step recommendations.
• Drive high-volume, multi-channel outbound prospecting, with phone as your primary channel, supplemented by email and professional social platforms (e.g., LinkedIn), to generate new sales-qualified opportunities.
• Maintain a consistent daily outreach cadence (e.g., targeted calls and total touches per day) that aligns with team goals and supports a healthy, predictable pipeline.
• Execute weekly, theme-based prospecting campaigns informed by market developments, territory priorities, and guidance from sales leadership.
• Use independent judgment to qualify prospects, determining when a lead is ready to enter the sales pipeline and be handed off to the appropriate sales owner.
• Leverage consultative selling skills to build trust with advisors, educate them, and guide them through early stages of the buying journey.
• Quickly develop a deep understanding of the Altruist platform and core features in order to clearly articulate value and differentiation in first-touch conversations.
• Systematically capture prospect and client feedback to help inform broader company priorities (e.g., product roadmap, marketing campaigns, sales plays).
• Use Salesforce to rigorously track your activities, conversion metrics, and KPIs, and to understand the impact of your lead flow on territory funnel and results.
• Contribute to the sales teams goal of creating predictable, scalable growth by meeting SLAs, maintaining accurate and complete records in Salesforce, and proactively identifying ways to improve team performance.
• Demonstrate coachability and a growth mindset, actively seeking and applying feedback from sales leadership to increase your effectiveness and efficiency.

What you bring

• Experience - At least 2 years of experience as a sales professional in a B2B financial services, fintech, or SaaS organization, with a track record of meeting or exceeding quotas in a fast-paced environment

• We will also consider early-career candidates with strong academic or internship experience in finance or financial technology who can demonstrate clear sales aptitude and drive

• Ability to quickly understand complex product features and explain how they create value for customers in simple, compelling language.

• Comfort with high-volume outbound outreach, particularly phone-based prospecting, and the resilience to handle rejection while maintaining energy and professionalism.

• Education - Ideally looking for a B.A. / B.S. degree in relevant fields such as Business, Marketing, etc.

• Technical aptitude - Youre technologically savvy and can easily get up to speed on modern tech stacks (i.e., Google Suite, Slack, Salesforce, Zendesk, etc.)

• Ownership - The pride you put into every aspect of your work is unparalleled and undeniable

• Superb communication - intentional dialogue is a superpower. You listen as well as you share your perspective with others.

• Resilience - Were inspired by your unwavering determination to achieve success, no matter the adversity you face along way

• Assurance - Your confidence is brilliant, yet ego-less. You possess a strong knowledge base, the ability to discover the unknown, and are open to differing perspectives.

• Creative problem solving - Identifying the problem is simply not enough. Youre instinctually creative with your approach in finding solutions to roadblocks.

Bonus points

• Prior experience at a fast-growing B2B startup.
• Experience selling into financial advisor, RIA, or wealth management audiences.
• FINRA Series 7 and 63 licenses.

Los Angeles, CA salary range

$62,000-$90,000 USD

What we bring

Attracting and retaining top-tier talent is a priority. We are proud of the culture weve built and are cognizant of the ever-changing professional landscape. Our dynamic offering of perks and benefits are tailored for you to feel your best while doing your best.

• A hybrid work schedule for most positions to promote strong, in-person collaboration.
• Stunning, amenity-filled office spaces in Culver City, CA, San Francisco, CA, and Dallas, TX. Our offices are intentionally designed for comfort, collaboration, and productivity. 
• Competitive pay and equity for eligible positions.
• Premium healthcare, dental, and vision insurance plans (HMO and PPO).
• 401k savings plan with a 4% match and immediate vesting.
• 16 week paid parental leave after one year of employment.
• Professional growth and development opportunities including an employee mobility program and an annual L&D budget allocation for each employee.
• Company perks program (includes discounts on pet insurance, fitness, cell phone plans, and travel, etc.).
• Financial guidance program (includes counseling on navigating debt, tracking personal spend, saving and planning goals, home-purchasing preparedness, etc.).
• One month work from anywhere policy (with the exception of a few countries).

Total compensation includes a competitive benefits package, along with equity in the form of Stock Options (ISOs) for eligible roles. For salaried positions, a salary offer will be determined by a number of factors including experience, skill level, internal pay equity, geographic location, and other relevant business considerations. We review all employee pay and compensation programs regularly to ensure fair, equitable, and competitive pay. At Altruist, we are committed to providing fair, equitable, and competitive compensation by leveraging market data to inform our pay bands. Base salaries will be reviewed at regular intervals throughout the year, typically in conjunction with performance review cycles. By evaluating compensation on a regular basis, we are able to reward high performance and ensure all employees have opportunities for growth.

Dont meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Altruist we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if youre excited about this role, but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.