What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Development Representative position at Eightfold and Careers?
Chicago, IL
Job ID
68758747878
Date posted
12/11/2025
Department
Marketing
Eightfold was founded with a vision to solve for employment in our society. For decades, the connection between individuals and opportunities has been based on who the individuals are and the strength of their network, vs. their potential. Eightfold leverages artificial intelligence to transform how to think about skills and capabilities for individuals as well as how jobs and career decisions are made. Eightfold offers the industry’s first AI-powered Talent Intelligence Platform to transform how organizations plan, hire, develop and retain a diverse workforce, enabling individuals to transform their career.
To date, Eightfold AI has received more than $410 million in funding and a valuation of over $2B from leading investors to further our mission of finding the right career for everyone in the world. If you are passionate about solving one of the most fundamental challenges of our society - employment, working on hard business problems and being part of an amazing growth story - Eightfold is the place to be!
About the Role
The Sales Development Representative will be the driving force behind our Sales function, responsible for setting up qualified meetings with Talent Acquisition and HR executives at leading US businesses. We're looking for the right person to join our sales team; someone passionate, tenacious, and results-driven.
Your day to day (Responsibilities)
- Partner with our Enterprise Account Executives to identify quality sales opportunities and grow new markets
- Excite prospects about becoming Eightfold customers and communicate the benefits of our industry-leading AI technology
- Evangelize Eightfold across the Talent Acquisition, D&I and HR communities
Must haves:
- 6 months of sales or related experience, but we’ll consider candidates looking to start their first sales role
- Must be comfortable using best practice prospecting techniques and implementing them in a cold calling & outbound strategy
- Passion for selling and the ability to communicate our value
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure, multitask, organize, and prioritize responsibilities
Nice to have:
- Bachelor's degree or relevant experience
- Huge bonus points for a passion for diversity & inclusion and/or recruiting
- Competitive and goal-oriented
- An always positive approach to work with a constant desire to win
- Ambition to build a career in technology sales
Hybrid Work @ Eightfold: We embrace a hybrid work model that aims to boost collaboration, enhance our culture, and drive innovation through a blend of remote and in-person work. We are committed to creating a dynamic and flexible work environment that nurtures the collaborative spirit of our team. Starting May 1, 2025, employees residing near Santa Clara, California, will return to the office three times a week. Employees residing near our London, Bangalore, and Noida offices will return to the office twice a week with the goal of transitioning to three times per week within the year.
Please note that this role is only available in our designated hub locations: Greater Chicago, IL and Santa Clara, CA. All roles are hybrid.
Eightfold.ai provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status.
The base salary range below is provided for pay transparency. Base pay is only one piece of our total compensation package as this role may be eligible for commissions and equity awards. Compensation varies depending on a number of factors including qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. Zone is determined by location.
Base Salary Range: $50,000-$60,000 plus commission
Salary : $50,000 - $60,000