Channel Sales Development Representative, Venture | San Francisco

Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly. Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 7,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers.

About the role

We're hiring Venture Channel Sales Development Representatives (CSDRs) in San Francisco. This is a founding role on Deel's new Venture SDR team, built to be Deel's brand in the room and on the phones across the SF venture and startup ecosystem. You'll split your time between high-volume outbound prospecting and getting out into San Francisco to meet the founders, investors, and operators who matter to our pipeline at demo days, founder meetups, and accelerator events. You'll work closely with the wider sales and partnerships team, research new recently funded companies and qualify them. This role is entry-level and built for someone early in their career, recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Please note: this role is based in San Francisco and requires regular in-person attendance at local venture and startup events.

Responsibilities

• Represent Deel in person at San Francisco venture and startup events, demo days, founder meetups, accelerator demo nights, and industry mixers
• Build a personal network across SF's venture ecosystem, and proactively get in front of the founders, investors, and operators who matter to Deel's pipeline
• Generate new business opportunities through outbound prospecting, including email, phone, and social media outreach
• Identify and qualify prospective prospects by understanding their needs and challenges
• Schedule product demonstrations for qualified prospects with Account Executives
• Consistently hit monthly and quarterly targets for qualified meetings and pipeline generation
• Keep CRM records accurate and up to date
• Participate in ongoing sales training and professional development

Qualifications

• Based in San Francisco, with the ability to attend in-person events regularly
• 0–2 years of experience; we welcome recent graduates and career-changers who are new to sales
• A confident networker who isn't afraid to walk into a room and introduce themselves to the right people
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, in person and in writing
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and eager to learn
• Comfortable working autonomously in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• An entrepreneurial spirit and a strong growth mindset
• A way with words, you can write outreach copy and sequences that convert
• An active relationship builder who collaborates well with internal and external teams
• A strong personal online presence (LinkedIn or similar) is a plus
• Interest in the venture capital and startup ecosystem is a plus
• Experience with CRM systems and sales engagement tools is a plus

Pay

Our salary range reflects gross base salary. For commercial roles with commission eligibility, this figure represents On-Target Earnings (OTE), inclusive of base salary and target commission. Salary ranges are quoted in USD as a consistent global reference. Your offer will be localized to your country's currency using a market-aligned conversion. Final pay is based on objective, job-related criteria including experience, skills, and location. We don't ask about salary history. Offers are based on the role and what you bring to it.

Benefits

• Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location
• Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country
• Optional flexible working office membership, with IWG