Commercial Sales Development Representative (SDR)

Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

At Authentic8, we empower organizations to redefine how digital investigations are conducted in an increasingly complex online world. With Silo for Research, our industry-leading solution, we enable secure and anonymous investigations across the surface, deep, and dark web—helping national security, defense, law enforcement, and enterprises uncover critical insights while staying protected.

Designed from the ground up with zero-trust principles and built on globally scaled infrastructure, Silo for Research addresses today's toughest cybersecurity challenges, allowing investigators to work smarter, faster, and safer. Trusted by more than 700 customers worldwide, our platform transforms how intelligence work is done.

Join us, and be part of a mission to protect and empower those who safeguard our world. From our collaborative teams to our cutting-edge technology, we’re not just building solutions—we’re shaping the future of digital investigations.

We have an immediate opening for a Commercial Sales Development Representative (SDR). In this role, you will be responsible for the success of full life-cycle engagements with prospects and customers on behalf of Authentic8. If you’re up to the challenge, we’d like to meet you!

To be successful in this role, you should have previous experience developing leads from marketing campaigns and meeting new business sales development quotas. You will use your communication skills to cultivate relationships with prospects. We are seeking candidates that are technically savvy, outgoing, motivated, results-driven, sales minded, and enjoy working in a team environment.

Ultimately, this role assists in sourcing revenue for the business and contributing to our long-term business growth.

Responsibilities

• Raise awareness and generate interest through cold calling, emails, and social outreach
• Conduct high-level conversations and present Authentic8's value proposition to prospects
• Schedule discovery calls between prospective customers and Account Executives
• Meet monthly objectives and report to the SDR manager on identified key metrics
• Actively participate in and contribute to team learning opportunities and best practices
• Stay up-to-date with new products and industry trends

Requirements

• 2+ years proven work experience as a Sales Development Representative or similar role
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Hands-on experience with sales techniques (Sandler, Challenger, etc.)
• Track record of achieving opportunity generation goals
• Experience with CRM software (e.g. Salesforce)
• Familiarity with Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, etc.
• Understanding of sales performance metrics
• Excellent communication and objection handling skills
• BS degree

Salary & Benefits

• Salary Range: $50,000 - $55,000 plus commission & equity.
• Authentic8 offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision, flexible PTO, a 401k program, and stock options.

Company Information

At Authentic8, we empower organizations to redefine how digital investigations are conducted in an increasingly complex online world. With Silo for Research, our industry-leading solution, we enable secure and anonymous investigations across the surface, deep, and dark web—helping national security, defense, law enforcement, and enterprises uncover critical insights while staying protected.

Authentic8 Core Values & Principles:

• Integrity: We apply our best efforts. We are honest with and accountable to others.
• Mission-Focused: We clearly define and communicate our goals and do not stray in the pursuit of our objective.
• Respect: We value and respect the ideas and experience our diverse backgrounds bring us. Positive consideration of differing viewpoints makes us stronger.
• Collaborative: We recognize the best work is the product of teams. We must each be reliable and expect to rely on others.
• Transparent: By operating with common information and understanding, we ensure that we are aligned.
• Innovative Solutions: We seek innovative solutions not as a buzzword but as a means to solve difficult problems with zeal, efficiency, and quality.
• Ownership: We are responsible for our actions, our reputation, and our business.

It is the policy of Authentic8 to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, etc.