Sales Development Representative

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Sales Development Representative New York, New York, United States

Who We Are

Lightning AI is the company behind PyTorch Lightning. Founded in 2019, we build an end-to-end platform for developing, training, and deploying AI systems—designed to take ideas from research to production with less friction.

Through our merger with Voltage Park, a neocloud and AI Factory, Lightning AI combines developer-first software with cost-efficient, large-scale compute. Teams get the tools they need for experimentation, training, and production inference, with security, observability, and control built in.

We serve solo researchers, startups, and large enterprises. Lightning AI operates globally with offices in New York City, San Francisco, Seattle, and London, and is backed by Coatue, Index Ventures, Bain Capital Ventures, and Firstminute.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a driven, goal-oriented, and quick-learning Sales Development Representative (SDR) to join our team. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of generating new business opportunities by engaging with prospective clients and building a robust sales pipeline. You'll work closely with the team to identify, qualify, and nurture leads, ensuring a seamless handoff to our account executives. This will be an outbound role with a heavy emphasis on prospecting.

This role is based out of our New York City office, with an in-office requirement of at least 4 days per week and occasional team and company offsites.

What You’ll Do

Become an expert on our sales process with an in-depth understanding of our target markets, value proposition, and pricing models to not only meet but exceed both quarterly and annual goals.

Focus on high-quality, consistent outbound prospecting across all market segments to build the sales pipeline and optimize the customer funnel.

Qualify and develop outbound sales leads.

Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to build and optimize email campaigns with targeted messaging for specific user personas and improve the lead qualification process.

Analyze industry trends and customer segmentation to identify and capitalize on new sources of qualified leads.

Utilize a CRM system to track activity and manage sales opportunities.

What You’ll Need

1-3 years of experience in sales development, business development, or a similar role, preferably within the tech or AI industry.

Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets through outbound prospecting and lead generation efforts.

Strong understanding of sales processes and CRM tools (experience with Salesforce or HubSpot is a plus).

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to craft persuasive messaging and build rapport with prospective clients.

Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Self-motivated and driven, with a passion for learning and continuous improvement.

Team-oriented mindset, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, and customer success.

A goal-oriented attitude, with a strong desire to grow within a dynamic, high-growth company.

Compensation

The base salary range for this role is $60,000-$80,000, in addition to a variable component and meaningful equity.

Benefits and Perks

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees’ health, well-being, and long-term success. Benefits may vary by location, team, and role.

Benefits include:

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage (U.S.); Private medical and dental insurance (U.K.)

Retirement and financial wellness support (U.S.); Pension contribution (U.K.)

Generous paid time off, plus holidays

Paid parental leave

Professional development support

Wellness and work-from-home stipends

Flexible work environment

At Lightning AI, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and create better products. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We are dedicated to building a culture where everyone can thrive and contribute to their fullest potential.

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