Commission-Based BizDev Specialist
About SamSam is an AI-powered hiring platform helping startups scale fast with vetted, tech-industry experienced talent on flexible contracts. We place execution-ready professionals within 5 days, helping startups grow without increasing headcount or overhead.About The RoleWere seeking a driven Sales Development Representative to join Sam's early team. You'll lead outreach to startup founders, hiring managers, and decision makers, driving new client deals for fractional talent subscriptions.
- Commission only for the 1st 90 days with an expectancy of 30-40hrs per week worked.
- Requires the completion of an AI interview (voice only) as the next step before moving into the final round.
- Previous tech-enabled startup experience required.
- Commission-only (contract period): $500-$1000 spot bonus per closed deal, paid immediately
- 5% trailing commission throughout remainder of term
- Average first-year salary + commission after conversion: $75K base + expected $50K-$70K commissions
- Prospect and engage with startup founders and hiring managers via email, LinkedIn, and founder networks.
- Go to founder and tech events across San Francisco to meet and nurture leads, filling top of funnel
- Close fractional workforce contracts across Product, Engineering, Growth, and Admin roles.
- Maintain CRM activity logs and manage deal follow-through from signed contract to first payment.
- Collaborate with the founders of Sam to refine messaging and optimize outreach automations.
- Excited to enter the ground floor as a founding hire for an early stage startup.
- You enjoy the trenches and the grind it takes to generate sales
- You know how to generate, nurture, and close deals and have a proven record of doing so time and time again
- Proven background in B2B or SaaS sales, ideally within startups or recruiting exposure.
- Access to founder networks, early-stage startups, or venture-backed ecosystems.
- Excellent communicator confident, articulate, and relationship-driven.
- Comfortable in fast-paced, lean environments where initiative equals impact.
- Join a high-growth AI startup shaping the Future of Work.
- Earn strong commissions with short sales cycles (average deal closes in under 5 days).
- Convert to a full-time role with base salary after 90 days based on performance.
- Access to Health insurance
- Paid time off