The Sales Development Representative will generate leads, collaborate with the sales team, and improve conversion rates, all while building a career in technology sales.
About Cyngn
Based in Menlo Park, CA, Cyngn is a publicly-traded autonomous vehicle technology company. Whether at a manufacturing facility, warehouse floor, or mine, our self-driving technology can be deployed at a variety of industrial domains, across a variety of vehicle form-factors. To build this emergent technology, we are looking for innovative, motivated, and experienced leaders to join our team and move this field forward. If you like to build, tinker, and create with a team of trusted and passionate colleagues, then Cyngn is the place for you. Key reasons to join Cyngn:
We are small and big.
With under 100 employees, Cyngn is still a company that operates with the energy of a startup. On the other hand, we are publicly traded. Combined, our employees not only work in close-knit teams with close mentorship from company leaders, they also get access to the liquidity of our publicly-traded equity.
We build today and deploy tomorrow.
Our employees aren’t just researchers but are creating reality. The autonomous vehicles we’re building are designed to go to real clients right away. We are driven by our passion for innovation and the ability to see the entire product and the real impact of our work out in the real world. At Cyngn, the distance between the theoretical and the actual is razor-thin.
We aren’t robots, we just develop them.
Go read our glassdoor reviews and you’ll find that one of the best things about working here is the people. We are an inclusive, diverse team of top talent with exceptional synergy. We thrive on open collaboration and a trusting and creative work environment that is fueled by our passion for the industry. At Cyngn, everyone’s voice is valued and each of our unique perspectives is celebrated. It’s the people that allow our company to continue to grow bigger and better every day.
About this role:
The Sales Development Representative (SDR) job is the launching point for someone looking for a successful career in robotics & automation software sales. In this role, you will be at the front of Cyngn’s go-to-market strategy. This role is ideal for individuals looking to develop technology sales skills and to advance their careers. Successful SDRs will create career growth opportunities in the organization. You will work closely with top-tier executives and will see up close how sales organizations succeed.
Responsibilities
- Searching for leads, mapping enterprise accounts, and building demand for Cyngn’s full line of products.
- Learn from opportunities that don’t materialize to improve the sales process.
- Collaborate with colleagues from sales and other departments like BD and product to continually improve conversion rates and results.
Qualifications
- Be hungry. The type of person that aims to blow past key performance metrics.
- You will need to learn about businesses where you previously had little knowledge.
- Excitement around growing a sales career.
- Thrive in a dynamic, customer-facing environment.
- Previous cold calling experience.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence.
Benefits & Perks
- Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA and FSA (Health & Dependent Daycare), Employee Assistance Program, 1:1 Health Concierge)
- Life, Short-term and long-term disability insurance (Cyngn funds 100% of premiums)
- Company 401(k)
- Commuter Benefits
- Flexible vacation policy
- Remote or hybrid work opportunities
- Sabbatical leave opportunity after 5 years with the company
- Paid Parental Leave
- Daily lunches for in-office employees and fully-stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
- Monthly meal and tech allowances for remote employees
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