About the job
AfterQuery partners with leading AI research labs to deliver high-quality training data and assessment frameworks. The company’s datasets and evaluation tools help research groups improve their models and set higher standards for performance. As a small, post-Series A team, every member directly shapes both the product and the business.
Role overview
The Business Development Representative will be the first point of contact for new clients, focusing on outreach to top AI research labs. This position combines hands-on prospecting with the chance to influence how AfterQuery approaches new business. Working closely with the founders, the BDR will help turn initial conversations into qualified leads while refining outreach strategies as the company grows.
What you will do
- Identify and research decision-makers at leading AI labs and enterprise organizations.
- Lead outbound prospecting through cold email, LinkedIn, Twitter/X, and industry events, tailoring messages for technical audiences.
- Screen inbound leads and connect them with the appropriate team members.
- Collaborate with the founding team to refine Ideal Customer Profiles, develop messaging, and build outbound sales strategies from the ground up.
- Develop a strong understanding of AfterQuery’s products to clearly communicate their value, especially how data can improve AI models.
- Track pipeline activity, maintain CRM records, and report on outbound metrics.
- Represent AfterQuery at conferences, meetups, and events within the AI and ML community.
Requirements
- 1–3 years of experience in a BDR, SDR, or outbound sales role, ideally within B2B SaaS, DaaS, or AI sectors.
- Technical knowledge to discuss AI/ML topics such as model training, evaluation, and data quality.
- Strong written communication skills, with outreach that is clear, concise, and credible.
- Self-motivated and proactive, comfortable working through ambiguity and building new processes.
- Experience or genuine interest in selling to technical buyers.
Location: San Francisco

