Hire SDR / BDR
SDRs who can book meetings your AEs can close
Hire an SDR or BDR for early-stage startups. Contingency search, outbound craft screened before interviews, pay on start, 90-day replacement guarantee.
Bottom line
Vektor recruits SDR and BDR talent for Seed through Series D+ teams once outbound is ready for a dedicated seat. Candidates are screened for outbound craft and stage fit. You pay nothing until start, with fees negotiated from a 20% floor and a 90-day replacement guarantee.
- Hire SDRs after the founding AE motion is repeatable
- Outbound craft screened before founder interviews
- Typical fill in 2 to 3 weeks
- Pay on start with a 90-day replacement guarantee
FAQ
When should we hire an SDR?
After your founding AE has a repeatable outbound motion, clear ICP, and close capacity to use the meetings. Too early burns domains and coaching time.
Do SDRs run mock cold calls too?
Yes. Early outbound seats still need live selling signal, not only LinkedIn activity metrics.
How long does an SDR search take?
Typical fill is 2 to 3 weeks when the brief is clear and the motion already exists.
How is pricing structured?
Placement fees negotiated on your Order Form from a 20% floor of first-year base salary. No fee until start.
Do you work contingency or retained?
SDR and BDR seats run on contingency. You pay nothing until start. Retained is rarely the right model for early outbound IC seats.
Are you a Los Angeles recruiting firm?
Yes. Vektor Talent is based in Los Angeles and recruits SDR and BDR talent for VC-backed startups across the U.S. and Canada.
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