Location: New York, NY (Onsite – 5 days/week, non-negotiable) Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire Compensation:
Base Salary: $90,000
On-Target Earnings (OTE): ~$135,000
Equity: Included Visa Sponsorship: Not available now or in the future
The Opportunity
HireNow 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 Matters
Top-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 Responsibilities
Candidates 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 accounts
Research target accounts and buyers to craft highly personalized, thoughtful outreach
Write compelling outbound emails and messages that break through noise—quality matters more than volume
Engage prospects across email, LinkedIn, and other outbound channels
Own your funnel by tracking activity, follow-ups, and conversion metrics
Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, and Product to refine ICPs and outbound strategy
Act as a frontline voice of the market by sharing objections, feedback, and messaging insights
Who This Role Is Not For
This role is not a fit for candidates who:
Are unsure whether they want to be in sales
Prefer inbound-only roles or dislike prospecting
Need constant supervision or external motivation
Are seeking remote or hybrid work
Are unwilling to work onsite in NYC five days per week
Required Qualifications
0–1 year of sales, prospecting, or relevant experience
NYC-based and able to work fully onsite
Strong written communication skills
Comfort with outbound activity and prospecting
Clear interest in building a long-term career in sales
High personal drive, grit, and accountability
Authorization 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 pursuits
Strong writing ability with a sharp eye for clarity, relevance, and tone
Comfort 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 platforms
Intellectual curiosity and eagerness to learn fast in ambiguous environments
Coachability, humility, and a team-first mindset
Early-career candidates who do not have rigid, overlearned SDR habits and are open to being trained the right way
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.