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You’ll lead outreach to startup founders, hiring managers, and decision makers, driving new client deals for fractional talent subscriptions.\nCommission only for the 1st 90 days with an expectancy of 30-40hrs per week worked.\nRequires the completion of an AI interview (voice only) as the next step before moving into the final round.\nPrevious tech-enabled startup experience required.\n\nThis role begins as a 90-day contract-to-hire position, with potential to convert to a full-time salaried role with bonus compensation and benefits.\n\nCommission-based Compensation for the first 90 Days\nCommission-only (contract period): $500-$1000 spot bonus per closed deal, paid immediately\n5% trailing commission throughout remainder of term\nAverage first-year salary + commission after conversion: $75K base + expected $50K-$70K commissions\n\nWhat You’ll Do\nProspect and engage with startup founders and hiring managers via email, LinkedIn, and founder networks.\nClose fractional workforce contracts across Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Admin roles.\nMaintain CRM activity logs and manage deal follow-through from signed contract to first payment.\nCollaborate with founders to refine messaging and optimize outreach automations.\n\nWho You Are\nProven background in B2B or SaaS sales, ideally within startups or recruiting exposure.\nAccess to founder networks, early-stage startups, or venture-backed ecosystems.\nExcellent communicator — confident, articulate, and relationship-driven.\nComfortable in fast-paced, lean environments where initiative equals impact.\n\nWhy Sam\nJoin a high-growth AI startup shaping the future of work.\nEarn strong commissions with short sales cycles (average deal closes in under 5 days).\nConvert to a full-time role with base salary after 90 days based on performance.\n\nBenefits:\n\nHealth insurance\nPaid time off","company":"Sam","rawCompany":"sam","city":"Millbrae","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-18T17:51:57.607Z","occupations":[{"code":"41-3091.00","title":"Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel","slug":"sales-representatives-of-services-except-advertising-insurance-financial-services-and-travel"},{"code":"41-4012.00","title":"Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products","slug":"sales-representatives-wholesale-and-manufacturing-except-technical-and-scientific-products"},{"code":"41-4011.00","title":"Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products","slug":"sales-representatives-wholesale-and-manufacturing-technical-and-scientific-products"}],"industries":[{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541611","title":"Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services","slug":"administrative-management-and-general-management-consulting-services"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Commission-Based Business Development Representative","description":"About Sam\nSam is an AI-powered hiring platform helping startups scale fast with vetted, tech-industry experienced talent on flexible contracts. 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