Business Development Representative

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Business Development Representative About Patlytics Patlytics is the fastest-growing AI-native patent intelligence platform, transforming how intellectual property is protected and monetized at scale. Our advanced LLMs and generative AI engine-custom-built for IP-power every phase of the patent workflow, from invention disclosure through litigation, delivering citation-backed insights with unprecedented accuracy and speed. Backed by Google's Gradient Ventures, Next47, and 8VC-with $21 million raised in just nine months-we're trusted by Fortune 500 companies and leading Am Law 100 firms, including Quinn Emanuel, Google, Koch Industries, Xerox, and Foley & Lardner. With teams across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, we're rapidly building a global organization fueled by exceptional talent and bold ideas. Our growth is driven by people who bring tremendous work ethic, entrepreneurial energy, and intellectual curiosity-united by a shared commitment to setting the global standard for AI-powered IP intelligence. We're creating a culture where diverse perspectives drive breakthrough innovation, and every voice contributes to transforming how the world protects ideas. Job Summary Our sales team is in its early stages of growth, and you will be the first Sales Development Representative (SDR), reporting directly to the Head of Sales. Your core responsibility will be to lead sales initiatives that drive top-of-funnel activity. As one of the earliest members of a rapidly growing organization, you'll play a pivotal role in building and shaping our outbound function from the ground up. In your day-to-day, you'll engage with senior legal professionals at IP law firms and in-house IP departments across technology, biotech, and hardware companies of all sizes in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. You'll design and execute creative outbound and nurture campaigns that spark meaningful conversations and develop relationships with potential Patlytics customers. Outbounding in this space requires innovative, personalized approaches to capture interest within a highly specialized industry. Job Responsibilities Prospect, qualify, and generate new outbound opportunities in our target market segments (e.g., Am Law 100 firms, regional law firms, biotech and life sciences, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, and hardware companies). Conduct thorough account and persona research and craft creative outreach campaigns using email, LinkedIn, gifting, and other channels. Develop and maintain a deep understanding of Patlytics' offerings and market dynamics to effectively position our value propositions in your messaging. Collaborate closely with the sales team to prioritize outreach projects in alignment with broader go-to-market initiatives. Represent the voice of the customer: capture feedback from prospects and share insights with marketing, product, and sales leadership. Maintain and enrich Patlytics' CRM with accurate and up-to-date account and campaign data. Required qualifications, capabilities and skills: 1+ years of experience in a sales or related role. Proven success working collaboratively within a professional team environment. Exceptional communication skills-you'll be engaging with senior business professionals and decision-makers (C-suite, partners, etc.). Demonstrated problem-solving ability, ideally in a startup, technology, investing, or consulting context. Creative, ambitious mindset with an eagerness to be an early contributor and team player in a growing sales organization. Deep intellectual curiosity; competitive and driven to achieve goals. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Experience using CRM systems and prospecting tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot, Outreach.io ). Strong interest in building a long-term career in sales. Why Patlytics Competitive base + uncapped commission + equity in a category-defining AI company. Opportunity to join a rocket ship in the earliest stages of global scale-up. Work directly with leadership, shape sales strategy, and build your own path to management or enterprise leadership. Global exposure-work with the world's top law firms, tech giants, and innovation-driven corporations. No bureaucracy. No ceiling. Just impact, ownership, and velocity.

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