Sales Development Representative

talentpluto; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

talentpluto is looking for a Sales Development Representative (SDR) in New York, NY. In this high-ownership role, you will manage outbound prospecting across email, LinkedIn, and cold calling to generate qualified meetings. The perfect candidate has 0-2 years of experience and a strong communication skill set.

The opportunity offers significant autonomy and a clear growth path into an Account Executive position. Competitive compensation includes a base of $80,000 plus a target variable compensation of $40,000.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of professional experience, internships included; prior SDR/BDR experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated drive and follow-through in various areas such as leadership or competitive achievements.

Responsibilities

• Own outbound prospecting across email, LinkedIn, and cold calling to generate qualified meetings.
• Manage a defined book of accounts and prioritize outreach using signals/intent.
• Qualify prospects and set high-quality meetings for AEs.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication

Outbound prospecting

High-ownership mindset

Ability to work with rejection

Job description

Location: New York, NY (Flatiron)

Work model: Onsite (5 days/week in office)

Industry: FinTech / Identity Verification / SaaS Infrastructure

Compensation: $80,000 base + $40,000 variable (target $120,000 OTE)

About the Company

Our partner is a Series A identity infrastructure startup building the platform fintechs use to verify users and reduce fraud during onboarding. The team is lean (~19 people), NYC-centric, and scaling go-to-market quickly.

The Opportunity

This is a high-ownership SDR role on a small GTM team. You’ll own a book of accounts, prioritize using intent signals, and run outbound across email, LinkedIn, and phone to consistently book qualified meetings. If you want real autonomy, fast learning, and a clear growth path into an AE seat over time, this is a strong proving ground.

Responsibilities

• Own outbound prospecting across email, LinkedIn, and cold calling to generate qualified meetings
• Manage a defined book of accounts in the CRM and prioritize outreach using signals/intent
• Write and iterate messaging (emails, sequences, LinkedIn outreach) and test new approaches
• Qualify prospects and set high-quality meetings for AEs
• Maintain accurate activity tracking and pipeline notes in the CRM
• Collaborate closely with GTM leadership and AEs to continuously improve conversion

Requirements

• 0–2 years of professional experience (including internships); prior SDR/BDR experience is a plus but not required
• Strong written and verbal communication; comfortable with outbound and rejection
• Demonstrated drive and follow-through (examples could include leadership, competitive achievements, entrepreneurship, athletics, or other standout accomplishments)
• High-ownership mindset: you like figuring things out, running experiments, and improving your process
• Ability to work onsite 5 days/week in NYC; open to light travel (~5–10%)
• Authorized to work in the U.S. or able to work with sponsorship support ( visa sponsorship available)