Sales Development Representative

About Port53At Port53, our mission is to enable small and medium-sized businesses to safely and securely thrive in the digital world. We're headquartered right here in New York City, in the Empire State Building, with an international presence in Canada and the UK. We partner closely with Cisco's security stack to deliver Managed XDR,SOC for AI, Cyber Strategy — enterprise-grade protection for organizations that can't afford to get security wrong.We're in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving industry, and we move like it. If you want a seat at a startup where your work actually moves the needle, this is that seat.The RoleOur SDR team drives the top of our sales pipeline. You'll be the first conversation a prospect has with Port53 — researching accounts, running outbound campaigns across email and phone, and booking qualified meetings for our Account Executives. You'll learn the security landscape, understand what keeps CISOs and IT Directors up at night, and get real reps at consultative, insight-led selling.What you'll do:Prospect and research target accounts across IT and security leadership (CISOs, IT Directors, and beyond)Run outbound sequences across cold calling, email, and social to generate qualified pipelinePartner closely with Account Executives and marketing to sharpen messaging and targetingKeep clean, accurate records in our CRM — activity, notes, and next stepsHit and exceed monthly pipeline generation targetsWho We're Looking ForWe're not just looking for someone who can hit quota — we're looking for a high achiever with grit, someone who wants to channel their competitive spirit into something that actually matters. You should have a big-picture vision for your career that can carry you through the hard days, not just the easy wins.You'll thrive here if you:Have 0–2 years of sales or SDR experience (new grads with the right drive are welcome)Are coachable, competitive, and genuinely curious about the security industryCommunicate clearly and confidently, on the phone and in writingCan handle rejection and keep dialing — resilience is non-negotiable in this roleWant to build a career in tech salesAre excited by startup pace: things move fast, and priorities shift as we growCompensation & Benefits$70,000 base salary / $115,000 OTEUncapped commission structureFlexible PTOClear, defined path to Account Executive and beyond — several of our current AEs and CSMs started right here in the SDR seatMedical, dental, and vision coverageA team that genuinely invests in your development, not just your numberWhy Port53We're a small team where every person makes a real difference — you'll never be a name lost in a spreadsheet. Management works closely with SDRs to identify what's holding you back and what tools you need to break through, and our culture rewards people who push themselves. If you're up for the challenge, there's no better place to build the foundation of a tech sales career.Location: New York, NY (Empire State Building) Compensation: $70,000 base / $115,000 OTE