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Sales Development Representative

CognitionAustin, Texas
On-site Full-Time

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Join Our Innovative AI Lab as a Sales Development Representative!

At Cognition, we're pioneering the future of artificial intelligence by creating cutting-edge software agents. Our flagship products, Devin—the world's first AI software engineer—and Windsurf, an AI-native integrated development environment (IDE), exemplify our commitment to revolutionizing how engineers collaborate with AI. We envision AI teammates that not only enhance productivity but also inspire teams to tackle more complex and exciting challenges.

Our talented team includes elite competitive programmers, experienced entrepreneurs, and leaders from top-tier AI organizations such as Scale AI, Palantir, Waymo, Tesla, and Google DeepMind. While we have made significant strides with Devin and Windsurf, we believe our most formidable challenges lie ahead. If you’re passionate about solving global challenges with AI that can reason and adapt to real-world tasks, we invite you to apply!

Your Role as a Sales Development Representative

In this pivotal role, you will actively engage with prospective clients and identify new business opportunities within our target accounts. Your contributions will be instrumental in driving Cognition's revenue growth and expansion.

Collaborating closely with our go-to-market team, you will help expedite the sales process and play a key role in shaping one of the fastest-growing AI startups in the industry.

We seek candidates who have a solid understanding of our innovative technologies (Windsurf & Devin), possess relevant sales experience, and demonstrate the determination and resilience necessary to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

  • Conducting thorough research and prospecting high-value leads within your assigned account list.

  • Navigating complex organizational structures to identify executive sponsors and champions.

  • Understanding customer business objectives and effectively engaging key stakeholders through cold outreach.

  • Fostering cross-functional collaborations to generate new business opportunities and advance them through the pipeline.

  • Achieving monthly targets for meetings and opportunities through multi-channel outreach (email, LinkedIn, calls).

  • Providing timely and valuable insights to other corporate functions.

Qualifications We're Looking For:

  • Top-tier candidates who exhibit remarkable adaptability and can thrive in a high-pressure, early-stage company environment.

  • A minimum of 1 year of experience in sales or a related field, preferably within a tech-focused organization.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a knack for connecting with diverse audiences.

  • A proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to achieving results.

About Cognition

Cognition is at the forefront of applied artificial intelligence, dedicated to creating revolutionary software agents that empower engineers and teams. Our innovative products, Devin and Windsurf, represent our vision of collaborative AI that enhances productivity and creativity. With a small, highly skilled team drawn from the best in the industry, we are committed to tackling the most pressing challenges in AI. Join us as we shape the future of technology and innovation.

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