Sales Development Representative - New York at Cresta

Cresta is on a mission to turn every customer conversation into a competitive advantage by unlocking the true potential of the contact center. Our platform combines the best of AI and human intelligence to help contact centers discover customer insights and behavioral best practices, automate conversations and inefficient processes, and empower every team member to work smarter and faster. Born from the prestigious Stanford AI lab, Cresta's co-founder and chairman is Sebastian Thrun, the genius behind Google X, Waymo, Udacity, and more. Our leadership also includes CEO, Ping Wu, the co-founder of Google Contact Center AI and Vertex AI platform, & co-founder, Tim Shi, an early member of Open AI. We’ve assembled a world-class team of AI and ML experts, go-to-market leaders, and top-tier investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Greylock Partners, Sequoia, and former AT&T CEO John Donovan. Our valued customers include brands like Intuit, Cox Communications, Hilton, and Carmax and we’ve been recognized by Forbes and Bain Consulting as one of the top private AI companies in the world. Join us on this thrilling journey to revolutionize the workforce with AI. The future of work is here, and it's at Cresta. About the role: As a Sales Development Representative (SDR), you will be responsible for building pipeline through outbound prospecting and inbound qualification. You will help generate qualified leads that result in new business, supporting our scaling efforts and contributing to the success of our team. We are looking for driven professionals with sound business acumen, strong technical aptitude and natural sales instincts to join our fast growing sales organization. This role is based in New York City and requires in-office presence 2 days per week (Mondays & Wednesdays). This is a non-negotiable part of the role. Responsibilities: • Grow Cresta’s customer list through personalized emails, calls, and creative social media outreach • Write effective and compelling messaging to engage targeted accounts • Work closely with Sales and Marketing to plan, strategize, and execute outreach campaigns that help drive revenue growth • Analyze market research data and develop strategic approaches to raise awareness and generate interest for Cresta • Partner with account executives to help generate meetings and sales pipeline • Create and prioritize target account and contact lists • Conduct high level conversations with executives in prospect accounts • Achieve monthly quotas of meetings, qualified opportunities, and pipeline generated. • Assist with drafting sales pitches, presentations, reference material, and other documents as required Qualifications We Value: • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field • 1+ years prior sales experience (within a Software/High Tech company highly preferred) • Ability to work in a time-sensitive and high-volume environment • Highly competitive personality • A positive attitude: You’re a team player and you’re resilient in the face of challenges • Self-starter always looking for ways to do your job better. When you see an opportunity, you jump on it • Strong organizational skills with ability to effectively prioritize • Articulate with strong business acumen • You’re a clear, concise, and compelling storyteller across written, verbal, and visual Perks & Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and people-first benefits package to support you at work and in life: • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with plans to fit you and your family • Flexible PTO to take the time you need, when you need it • Paid parental leave for all new parents welcoming a new child • Retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future • Remote work setup budget to help you create a productive home office • Monthly wellness and communication stipend to keep you connected and balanced • In-office meal program and commuter benefits provided for onsite employees Compensation: The on-target earnings (OTE) range for this role is $96,000.00–$125,000.00, depending on level and performance. All hires start as SDR Level 1, with a starting OTE of $96,000.00. Progression through our four-level SDR career path is based on performance, with compensation increasing at each level. High performers can reach the top of the range within ~18 months through promotion. This role includes variable compensation with accelerators, creating upside above OTE. Total compensation also includes equity and a comprehensive benefits package. We have noticed a rise in recruiting impersonations across the industry, where scammers attempt to access candidates' personal and financial information through fake interviews and offers. All Cresta recruiting email communications will always come from the @cresta.ai domain. Any outreach claiming to be from Cresta via other sources should be ignored. If you are uncertain whether you have been contacted by an official Cresta employee, reach out to [Upgrade to PRO to see contact]