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Sales Development Representative

full-time•San Francisco

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Location

San Francisco

Type

full-time

Experience

2-5 years

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About this role

<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>About Chalk</strong></span></p> <p>Chalk is building the data platform that powers the future of machine learning applications. We tear down complexity, latency, and scale barriers that have traditionally constrained ML capabilities. Our platform combines Rust-speed performance with elegant tools that developers love to use. Leading companies depend on Chalk for everything from stopping fraudulent credit card swipes, verifying identities, and maximizing clean energy capture. We've recently raised a <a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/databricks-competitor-chalk-raises-50-million-series-2025-05-28/">$50 million Series A</a>, led by Felicis.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>About the role</strong></span></p> <p>Reporting to the Head of Sales Development, you will be the first point of contact for Chalk’s customers. Chalk’s Sales Development Representatives (SDRs) will reach out to qualified prospects across various channels, qualify leads, and schedule calls with sales team members. Our ideal SDR has a strong understanding of the sales process and excels at finding leads, starting new relationships and setting up the sales team for success. This is your opportunity to join us in-person as an early employee and make a significant impact at a high growth start-up.</p> <p><strong>We're in the office 5 days a week. When unavoidable conflicts come up, we’re flexible. This is not a hybrid role.</strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>What you will do</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Work closely across the GTM team to strategize and execute outreach campaigns that drive pipeline creation and revenue</li> <li>Analyze market data and develop strategic approaches to key accounts to raise awareness and generate interest for Chalk</li> <li>Craft compelling messaging across channels including email, phone and LI in conjunction with other stakeholders</li> <li>Identify the needs of potential customers and suggest the appropriate path forward&nbsp;</li> <li>Build long-term, trusting relationships with prospects; own the data</li> <li>Schedule demos between prospects and sales executives</li> <li>Own hand-offs and tracking opportunity account details including use case, purchase timeframes and next steps</li> <li>Report weekly, monthly and quarterly metrics</li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>What we’re looking for</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>2+ years of experience (bonus points for a start-up environment!)</li> <li>Proven history of exceeding quota targets at at high-growth organizations by navigating and developing new sales processes</li> <li>History of strategic and creative pipeline generation tactics - you are constantly testing and iterating on channels, messaging, and tactics</li> <li>Polished written and verbal communication, an entrepreneurial mindset with problem-solving and analytical skills - you know how to hit an SLA</li> <li>Excellent at building relationships with prospects and customers - you’re an excellent listener</li> <li>Impeccable organizational skills with fine attention to detail</li> <li>Collaborative attitude with strong cross-functional skills - you are comfortable sharing learnings with marketing, sales, and engineering teams</li> <li>Scrappiness in helping design and operate GTM tech stack (SFDC, HubSpot, Outreach, etc.)</li> <li>Bachelor’s Degree</li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Bonus points</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Experience selling ML/data products or services</li> <li>Understanding or hunger to learn Machine Learning Ops/Infrastructure</li> <li>Experience working with HubSpot, Salesforce, Outreach, AI and productivity tooling, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator</li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Benefits</strong></span></p> <p>⚕️Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance</p> <p>🏦 Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA)</p> <p>🦮&nbsp;Expert Healthcare Guidance</p> <p>💵&nbsp;Retirement savings</p> <p>🎄15 company holidays each year</p> <p>🏖️15 days of personal time off each year</p> <p>🚌&nbsp;Flex Commuter Benefits</p> <p>🌮 Daily lunch and dinner on Chalk</p> <p>🥤Office is fully-stocked with drinks and snacks to fuel your work day.</p> <p>🍽️ Staying late? Dinner is on us</p> <p>🚖 Staying even later? Grab an Uber / Lyft home on Chalk</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Compensation</strong></span></p> <p><strong>Range: Salary + Equity based on experience&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Actual compensation awarded to successful candidates will be based on several factors, including individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process.</p> <p>Our comprehensive total package plays a major role in how we recognize individuals for the impact they will have on Chalk’s growth and us achieving our goals.</p> <p>Chalk offers early team member equity and competitive benefits package in addition to the cash compensation.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Inclusivity</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Chalk is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion and provide reasonable accommodations to anyone in need of individualized support.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

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  • The Sales Development Representative will reach out to qualified prospects, qualify leads, and schedule calls with the sales team. They will also strategize outreach campaigns and analyze market data to generate interest for Chalk.

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