Sales Development Representative
Triple Whale · AI & data
Remote (US)
SDR/BDREntry-level friendly$65k–$71k base · $101k–$107k OTEStartup4 insiders to talk to
Still open · posted 4 days ago
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At a glance
What you'd actually do: Book meetings through outbound email, phone and social, plus qualify inbound leads, for AI search API sales to developers, founders and enterprise leaders.
Pay
Not listed
ATS shows $100K-$130K with commission and equity but no base/OTE label
Where you work
On-site in New York City
Selling to
developers and AI companies
How you'd sell
Inbound + outbound
Experience asked
1+ years
Visa
Sponsors visas
Your game plan for this job
0 of 5 doneMost people just hit Apply. Do these first and you show up with someone on the inside.
- 1Pick 2–3 people at ExaWe found 4 current reps: 4 AEs. SDRs reply the most; they were in your shoes recently. See them ↓
- 2Send a short, curious noteAsk about their experience, not for a referral. We write it for you, with the role and what Exa sells.
- 3Have a 15-minute chatGood questions for this role:
- What does a normal day look like for you?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- How is the team doing on quota? What separates the people who hit it?
- How long do SDRs usually stay before moving up to AE?
- 4Apply, ideally with a referralIf the chat went well, ask if they'd refer you or point you to the hiring manager. Then apply and let them know so they can flag it.
- 5Prep for the role playSDR interviews almost always end in a mock cold call. Practice with the Exa cheat sheet and the role-play guide.
Talk to someone at Exa before you apply
A friendly message to a current rep is the best way to stand out. Ask about their experience, not for a referral.
Full job description
About Exa
We raised a $250M Series C to build the search engine for AIs. Led by a16z, with existing investors Benchmark, Lightspeed, and YC doubling down, the round brings Exa's valuation to $2.2 billion.
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Exa is building a search engine for the AI era. Our Search API currently powers Agents, Fortune 500s and AI labs as we transform an industry that hasn’t been disrupted since the 90s. We're a largely SF-based team of ~100 from Harvard, MIT, Meta, Google Research, ex-founders & dropouts alike.
We are rapidly building the most intelligent search engine in history. We’re high agency, low-ego, and united by the feeling that this is one of the last problems worth getting right.
We are hiring a Sales Development Representative to help bring Exa to NYC (& the world!).
About the Role
As a Sales Development Representative at Exa, you will build high quality pipeline across enterprise and developer segments. You will own outbound prospecting, qualify inbound interest, and partner closely with Account Executives to turn product interest into revenue.
This role is fully in office in New York City. We believe working together in person drives speed, accountability, and learning.
We are looking for competitive, curious, high ownership individuals who want to help build a category defining AI company.
What You Will Do
Generate pipeline through personalized outbound across email, phone, and social
Engage developers, founders, and enterprise leaders in thoughtful conversations
Write clear, compelling messaging tailored to AI, search, and infrastructure use cases
Partner with AEs, Marketing, and founders on targeted outbound campaigns
Build and prioritize account lists within high value segments
Qualify inbound leads and convert product interest into meetings
Conduct high level conversations with technical and executive stakeholders
Hit and exceed monthly quotas for meetings, opportunities, and pipeline generated
Track performance metrics and continuously improve outreach strategy
Contribute to outbound playbooks and messaging frameworks
What We Are Looking For
1+ years of sales experience, ideally in SaaS, AI, infrastructure, or high growth tech
Strong interest in AI, developer tools, or technical products
Competitive mindset with a strong internal drive to win
Comfortable in a fast moving, high performance environment
Resilient and coachable
Clear and concise communicator
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize
Self starter mentality. When you see an opportunity, you act
Compensation
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