Sales Development Representative - Remote
Location: Washington
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
WEKA is architecting a new approach to the enterprise data stack
built for the age of reasoning. The WEKA® Data Platform sets the
standard for agentic AI data infrastructure with a cloud and
AI-native software solution that can be deployed anywhere. It
transforms legacy data silos into data pipelines that dramatically
increase GPU utilization and make AI model training and inference,
machine learning, and other compute-intensive workloads run faster,
work more efficiently, and consume less energy. WEKA is a pre-IPO,
growth-stage company on a hyper-growth trajectory. We’ve raised
$375M in capital with dozens of world-class venture capital and
strategic investors. We help the world’s largest and most
innovative enterprises and research organizations, including 12 of
the Fortune 50, achieve discoveries, insights, and business
outcomes faster and more sustainably. We’re passionate about
solving our customers’ most complex data challenges to accelerate
intelligent innovation and business value. If you share our
passion, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey. What
youll be doing: We’re looking for a highly motivated and
results-driven Inbound Sales Development Representative (SDR) who’s
passionate about AI and eager to make a significant impact in a
fast-growing deeptech company. The ideal candidate has a knack for
building relationships, qualifying inbound leads, and supporting
high-value enterprise sales cycles with Fortune 500 companies and
AI factories. As an Inbound Sales Development Representative,
you’ll: Conduct initial outreach and qualification for inbound
leads to assess their fit and interest. Schedule meetings and
product demonstrations for key decision-makers. Ensure thorough
discovery has been conducted and documented before handing off to
Account Executives. Maintain and manage accurate records of leads,
opportunities, and activities in the CRM. Collaborate closely with
the sales team to refine sales strategies and improve conversion
rates. Partner with the marketing team to optimize inbound lead
generation campaigns. Stay up-to-date on industry trends,
competitive landscape, and customer needs. Provide actionable
feedback to the product and marketing teams to help shape messaging
and offerings. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Business,
Marketing, or a related field. 1–2 years of commercial experience.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong
organizational and time management abilities. Proficiency with CRM
software (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot). Familiarity with sales
engagement tools (e.g., Outreach, SalesLoft). Highly motivated,
results-driven, and proactive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Strong problem-solving skills with a collaborative mindset. Its
nice if you have: Sales Development experience at a SaaS or
deeptech company. Experience working with Fortune 500 clients or in
enterprise-level sales environments. An interest in or familiarity
with AI and emerging technology landscapes. The WEKA Way: We are
Accountable: We take full ownership, always–even when things don’t
go as planned. We lead with integrity, show up with responsibility
& ownership, and hold ourselves and each other to the highest
standards.We are Brave: We question the status quo, push
boundaries, and take smart risks when needed. We welcome challenges
and embrace debates as opportunities for growth, turning courage
into fuel for innovation.We are Collaborative: True collaboration
isn’t only about working together. It’s about lifting one another
up to succeed collectively. We are team-oriented and communicate
with empathy and respect. We challenge each other and conduct
positive conflict resolution. We are being transparent about our
goals and results. And together, we’re unstoppable.We are Customer
Centric: Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We
actively listen and prioritize the success of our customers, and
every decision we make is driven by how we can better serve,
support, and empower them to succeed. When our customers win, we
win. Concerned that you don’t meet every qualification above?
Studies have shown that women and people of color may be less
likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every qualification
specified. At WEKA, we are committed to building a diverse,
inclusive and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this
position but are concerned that your past work experience doesn’t
match up perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to
apply anyway – you may be just the right candidate for this or
other roles at WEKA. WEKA is an equal opportunity employer that
prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We provide
equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin,
disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This
policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including
recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff,
recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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