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Sales Development Representative

Cyberhaven · Hybrid · Austin, TX

Base
$60K
OTE
Not disclosed
Quota attainment
Not disclosed
Posted
21d ago

Why it matters: OTE tells you what you could earn. Attainment tells you how realistic it is.

Ask: “What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?”

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What Cyberhaven sells

Tracks company data and guards it as people work

Companies worry that people will accidentally send private files out, especially now that workers use AI tools. Cyberhaven follows a company's data from the moment it is created to everywhere it goes, and it changes protection based on what the person is doing. Workers can keep doing their jobs the usual way, and the company's information stays safe.

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The Braun Read

Ask hard questions

Too much is left unsaid. Make them answer before you invest.

Pay
Base is listed but not OTE. Ask what the variable is and how many people hit it.
Transparency
Says nothing about quota, attainment, deal size, territory or sales cycle.
Pipeline
Mostly self-sourced. Great if you like outbound, rough if you don't.
Time on market
Open 20 days.
Company hiring
6 sales roles open, hiring at a steady pace.

Based only on what the posting says. Flags are a starting point for your first call, not a final judgment.

Questions to ask on the first call

Built from what this posting leaves out. How they answer tells you as much as what they say.

  1. 1.

    What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?

    OTE is what you could earn. This is how likely you are to earn it.

  2. 2.

    What percentage of reps on the team have been here more than 18 months?

    Tenure shows whether people stay long enough to get paid.

  3. 3.

    Has the comp plan changed in the last 12 to 18 months? What changed?

    A plan that changes every year means the goalposts keep moving.

  4. 4.

    Who sits with reps and reviews calls each week?

    Coaching is often what's behind a good or bad attainment number.

  5. 5.

    What's the OTE, and what did the median rep earn last year?

    Base is what you're guaranteed. OTE and the median show the upside.

  6. 6.

    Why is this role open? Did someone leave, or is it new?

    New headcount is growth. A replacement means someone left. Ask why.

When the offer comes

Save these for later. They land better once they've said yes to you.

  1. 1.

    Can I see the full comp plan in writing, including clawbacks and accelerators?

    What's in writing is what gets paid. Read it before you sign.

  2. 2.

    Can I see the actual comp distribution for the team last year, not just the OTE?

    The spread shows what most reps really take home. OTE is just the target.

  3. 3.

    I'd be walking away from earned commission to join. Is there room for a sign-on bonus to help cover that?

    Leaving money behind is a fair reason to ask. The worst answer is no.

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The role

Prospect into innovative organizations for a technical data security product via email, phone, and social outreach. Research target accounts, qualify inbound and outbound leads, and build early-stage pipeline.

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Selling motion

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Who you're selling to

Buyer:
Not stated in the posting.Ask: “Who's the economic buyer, and who else is in the deal?”

Pipeline expectations

Mostly self-sourced. Expect a lot of outbound.

Compensation

$60K base

What is not disclosed

This posting doesn't tell you:

  • OTE
  • Quota size
  • Quota attainment
  • Average deal size
  • Territory
  • Sales cycle length

The questions above cover the big ones.

Full posting
About the Role We're hiring an SDR (Sales Development Representative) to join our team at Cyberhaven, based in Austin, TX or Mountain View, CA. In this role, you'll play a key part in driving top-of-funnel pipeline for a cutting-edge, highly technical product that's redefining data loss prevention and insider risk. You’ll work closely with our Sales and Marketing teams to identify, engage, and qualify prospects at some of the world’s most innovative companies. What you'll do - Identify and research target accounts and key stakeholders within innovative organizations - Engage prospective customers through thoughtful, strategic outreach via email, phone, and social channels - Qualify inbound and outbound leads for the sales pipeline by understanding prospect needs and uncovering pain points - Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams to refine messaging and develop effective campaigns - Maintain accurate records and engagement activities in CRM and sales engagement tools - Consistently build and nurture a strong early-stage pipeline Who you are - Have 6+ months of SDR experience at a SaaS company with a highly technical product, cybersecurity experience is a plus - Comfortable learning and speaking to technical concepts, and translating them into clear business value for prospects - Skilled communicator - both written and verbal with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders alike - Proven experience in B2B sales or business development, with a focus on qualifying complex buying cycles and building early pipeline - Proficient with CRM and sales engagement tools like Salesforce, Outreach, Salesloft, or Sales Navigator (or comparable platforms) - You approach outreach with thoughtfulness and strategy, using personalization to break through the noise and connect with the right buyers - Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify customer pain points through research and discovery - A collaborative team player who works well with marketing, sales, and technical teams to deliver a seamless buyer experience - Location in Austin, TX or Mountain View, CA - Hybrid 3 days in office Joining Cyberhaven means joining the team building Data Security for the Agentic Enterprise. Traditional tools fall short. Cyberhaven traces the full lifecycle of your data, adapting protection to changing context, so protection moves with the way people actually work, not against it. AI Changed Work. We Protect It. Backed by $250M from leading investors like Khosla and Redpoint, our team includes leaders who built industry-defining technologies at CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks, Meta, Google, and more. This role lets you shape the future of data security, working alongside people driven to protect workflows, not just data, for customers who cannot afford to slow down to stay safe. AI Tools Disclosure: As part of Cyberhaven's hiring process, we use recruiting tools that include AI-powered features to help with tasks like scheduling, note-taking, workflow automation, and other recruiting activities ("AI Tools"). The AI Tools may process information you provide during the application and interview process. When AI-assisted interview note taking is used, candidates are notified in advance and have the option to opt out of the AI-assisted interview note taking. Cyberhaven is committed to creating a diverse environment and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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