Sales Development Representative (SDR)
About the job Sales Development Representative (SDR) Sales Development Representative (SDR)Location: New York, NY (Onsite - 5 days/week, non-negotiable)Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct HireCompensation:Base Salary: $90,000On-Target Earnings (OTE): ~$135,000Equity: IncludedVisa Sponsorship: Not available now or in the futureThe OpportunityHireNow Staffing is partnering with a fast-growing software development startup that is building foundational technology for modern teams. The company is early-stage, execution-driven, and deeply focused on building a best-in-class go-to-market engine from the ground up.This Sales Development Representative role is designed for individuals with extreme drive, personal accountability, and a genuine desire to build a career in sales. This is not a role for someone testing out sales or defaulting into it. The team is intentionally seeking people early in their careers who are hungry, coachable, and excited by the challenge of outbound prospecting.Experience matters-but motivation, resilience, and effort matter more.Why This Role MattersTop-of-Funnel Ownership: SDRs here are trusted to create pipeline that directly fuels company growth.High Visibility: You'll work closely with Sales, Marketing, and the founding team, with real influence on messaging and strategy.Skill Acceleration: This is a true learning environment for outbound sales, messaging, and GTM fundamentals.Career Path: Strong performers are positioned to grow into closing or senior revenue roles as the company scales.Key ResponsibilitiesCandidates must demonstrate the ability to execute across the following areas to be considered for interview:Generate new pipeline through outbound prospecting into technical and developer-focused accountsResearch target accounts and buyers to craft highly personalized, thoughtful outreachWrite compelling outbound emails and messages that break through noise-quality matters more than volumeEngage prospects across email, LinkedIn, and other outbound channelsOwn your funnel by tracking activity, follow-ups, and conversion metricsCollaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, and Product to refine ICPs and outbound strategyAct as a frontline voice of the market by sharing objections, feedback, and messaging insightsWho This Role Is Not ForThis role is not a fit for candidates who:Are unsure whether they want to be in salesPrefer inbound-only roles or dislike prospectingNeed constant supervision or external motivationAre seeking remote or hybrid workAre unwilling to work onsite in NYC five days per weekRequired Qualifications0-1 year of sales, prospecting, or relevant experienceNYC-based and able to work fully onsiteStrong written communication skillsComfort with outbound activity and prospectingClear interest in building a long-term career in salesHigh personal drive, grit, and accountabilityAuthorization to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship)Preferred Qualifications (Strongly Emphasized)Standout candidates will bring:Exceptional motivation and self-discipline, demonstrated through academics, athletics, entrepreneurship, or competitive pursuitsStrong writing ability with a sharp eye for clarity, relevance, and toneComfort reaching out to technical audiences (engineers, developers, AI teams)Experience or familiarity with outbound GTM tools such as Apollo, Unify, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, or CRM platformsIntellectual curiosity and eagerness to learn fast in ambiguous environmentsCoachability, humility, and a team-first mindsetEarly-career candidates who do not have rigid, overlearned SDR habits and are open to being trained the right wayHireNow Staffing DisclaimerHireNow 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.