Role Description
We're hiring our first Sales Development Representative to build the foundation of our enterprise sales pipeline. This is a high-impact role where you'll be hunting net-new opportunities, engaging C-suite executives, and introducing a sophisticated AI product that solves real business problems. You'll be working at the intersection of AI innovation and complex B2B sales, helping leaders understand how Cue can transform their decision-making without requiring them to become data scientists.
What You'll Do
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Pipeline Generation
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Identify and prospect into target accounts across financial services, healthcare, education, legal, insurance, and similar industries.
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Build qualified pipeline and execute on initial prospecting, leveraging AI-native sales tools.
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Research prospects deeply to understand their business challenges, data infrastructure, and strategic priorities, and inform positioning for sales collateral.
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Executive Engagement
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Craft highly personalized, insight-driven outreach to VP and C-level executives.
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Conduct discovery conversations that uncover data challenges, budget cycles, and organizational pain points.
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Articulate complex technical concepts (data transformation, ML modeling, AI analysis) in business terms that resonate with non-technical buyers.
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Strategic Selling
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Navigate long, complex enterprise sales cycles with patience and persistence.
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Understand and communicate Cue's unique value proposition: the combination of human data science expertise with AI-powered analysis.
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Qualify opportunities rigorously against ideal customer profiles.
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Collaborate closely with GTM on strategic account planning, pitching, and closing.
Qualifications
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3+ years of SDR/BDR experience in enterprise sales for B2B SaaS.
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Demonstrated success prospecting into C-suite (CMO, CFO, CRO, COO, VP-level).
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Experience with consultative, value-based selling approaches.
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Comfort navigating long sales cycles (6-12+ months).
Requirements
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Technical Fluency
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Ability to synthesize and explain complex technical products to non-technical audiences.
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Comfortable learning about data engineering, ML models, and AI capabilities.
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Proficiency with AI-native prospecting and sales engagement tools.
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Strong research skills to understand prospect business models and industry dynamics.
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Hunter Mentality
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Self-directed and motivated by building something from scratch.
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Persistent yet thoughtful in outreach strategies.
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Creative problem-solver who can open doors in competitive environments.
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Metrics-driven with a track record of exceeding activity and pipeline goals.
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Communication & Positioning
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Exceptional written communicationโable to craft compelling, customized emails and LinkedIn messages.
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Strong storytelling skills that position prospects as heroes with Cue as their guide.
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Ability to translate technical capabilities into business outcomes (confidence, clarity, speed).
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Active listener who can conduct discovery that uncovers real pain points.
Ideal Background
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Experience selling data, analytics, AI/ML, or business intelligence solutions.
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Familiarity with marketing, sales, or finance operations.
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Bonus: background in education, financial services, healthcare, legal, or insurance sectors.
Benefits
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Competitive salary + generous commission.
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Equity packages.
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Remote team: work from where you need to.
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Flexible paid time off: because you're an adult.
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Generous health insurance reimbursement through QSEHRA.