Ambient AI is a computer vision intelligence company transforming security operations for large enterprises by preventing security incidents before they happen. Ambient AI has a globally deployed footprint with several F500 companies. The Ambient AI platform applies AI and computer vision intelligence to existing sensor and camera infrastructure to monitor physical security and detect real-time threats. Ambient AI does this while decreasing false alarms by over 95%, allowing security teams to focus on legitimate threats and rapid response. The future of enterprise physical security is data-driven, intelligent, and proactive.  With Ambient AI companies can do more with less while also improving their security posture.

We were founded in 2017 by Shikhar Shrestha and Vikesh Khanna. They are experts in artificial intelligence from Stanford University, who previously built iconic products at Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Dropbox. We are a Series-B company backed by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), SV Angel, YCombinator, and investment angels like Jyoti Bansal, Mark Leslie, and Elad Gil.

Named on the YC Top Companies List 2021, 2022, 2023, and the Forbes Cloud 100 Rising Stars 2020, we are turning the impossible into the inevitable. We are always looking for passionate people who enjoy solving the toughest problems with cutting-edge AI/ML.

Position Overview

Reporting to Kevin Fuchs, our BDRs research prospective customers, create outreach strategies, and identify sales opportunities. As a BDR, you will conduct exploratory conversations with potential customers, use your business acumen to identify how Ambient.ai could help a business grow, and successfully position the Ambient.ai value proposition.  Set yourself up for a successful career by learning the necessary fundamentals to be a great salesperson, leader, and executive.

The impact you’ll make:

• Work closely and collaboratively with Regional Sales Managers to develop and implement appropriate prospecting strategies
• Conduct high-volume prospecting to qualify leads through calls, emails, and social media
• Schedule marketing assessments and discovery meetings for a Regional Sales Manager to further assess a prospect's business and potential for partnership with Ambient.ai 
• Conduct qualification calls with specific prospects as assigned
• Prioritizing opportunities and applying appropriate internal resources
• Use and keep Salesforce.com up-to-date for lead management and sales forecasting
• Ensure a timely follow-up with all prospects

The amazing skills you bring to Ambient AI:

• Previous successful sales experience OR a strong desire to begin a sales career
• A track record of high achievement
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability and desire to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment with peers who challenge you to be better
• The desire to meet and exceed measurable performance goals
• Are naturally curious and passionate
• The technical aptitude to master our sales tools
• A keenly developed competitive nature
• "One-speed" energy with a highly self-driven sense of motivation
• The ability to deal with and thrive on objections and rejection on a daily basis

Why join us:

• We are creating an entirely new category within a 180+ billion-dollar physical security industry and looking for team members who are also passionate about our mission to prevent every security incident possible
• We have an impressive customer roster of F500 companies including Adobe, VMware, and Linkedin
• Regular Full-time employees receive stock options for the opportunity to share ownership in the success of our company
• Comprehensive health + welfare package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, EAP, Legal Services, 401k plan)
• We offer flexible time off to rest and recharge including Winter Break (time off between Christmas and New Year’s for most roles depending on customer demand)
• The latest tech and awesome swag delivered to your door
• Enjoy a full range of opportunities to connect with your awesome co-workers
• We love to hike, are foodies, and love music! Check out our most recent Ambient Spotify Playlist

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We at Ambient.ai take a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on multiple factors. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, level, market conditions, and internal parity. 

Base salary is just one component of our total rewards package. As a fast-growing start-up, our regular employees are also granted stock options, and an opportunity to succeed when Ambient.ai succeeds.  As a young start-up with product market fit, our stock upside is substantial, and a large part of our total rewards strategy. 

The pay scale below represents the starting base salary range we expect to pay for this position and is subject to change*: 

SF Bay Area:  $45,000 - $50,000 

*Occasionally, we may make an offer to a candidate that is either leveled below or above this role based on skills, experience, and interview performance.  

Ambient.ai is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Ambient does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. Ambient is an E-Verify participant.