What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Development Representative position at zilliz?
About Zilliz
Zilliz is a fast-growing startup developing the industry’s leading vector database company for enterprise-grade AI. Founded by the engineers behind Milvus, the world’s most popular open-source vector database, the company builds next-generation database technologies to help organizations quickly create AI applications. On a mission to democratize AI, Zilliz is committed to simplifying data management for AI applications and making vector databases accessible to every organization.
About the Role:
Based out of our HQ in Redwood Shores, you can expect to be part of team that’s hungry to succeed and help Zilliz grow. We’re looking for people want to win and willing to sacrifice to get the job done. This is an opportunity for builders, breakers, and thinkers—those who aren’t afraid to innovate, fail fast, and grow. You will be expected to be working in the office 5 days a week (Monday - Friday).
What you will do:
- Raise awareness and generate interest for Zilliz through cold calling, emails, and social outreach to prospective customers
- Meet or exceed daily quotas of activities and other pipeline generating KPIs
- Consistently going to events, several times a week, to meet prospects, develop relationships and setup meetings for AEs and Mgmt
- Experiment and innovate with new outreach techniques, leveraging AI and a modern tool stack like Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, HubSpot, and Common Room.
- Collaborate cross functionally and with the mgmt team
- Lead and inspire – help shape the SDR strategy while being a hands-on contributor.
What we are looking for:
- Local to our Redwood Shores HQ, ready to collaborate in person.
- Bold voices—speak up, challenge norms, and make an impact.
- Innovators—create, disrupt, and help shape the future.
- Growth mindset—embrace challenges, learn from action, and thrive.
- Sales passion—excited about cold outreach and our vector database solution.
- Leadership potential—help set the standard as we build our SDR team.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation (cash equity)
- Compensation listed reflects the OTE pay range (60% base / 40% quota based commission)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and global well-being days
- Generous 401(k) and regional retirement plans
- Upscale modern office with amenities like a gym, walking paths, football fields, and plenty of food options right across the street
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Compensation Range
$110,000 - $120,000 USD
Zilliz is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome people from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, physical disability, or length of time spent unemployed.
Salary : $110,000 - $120,000
