Sales Development Representative, Mercury
New Grad
$70.8-88.5k
+ RSUs
Banking services for startups and small businesses
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Banking services for startups and small businesses
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$70.8-88.5k
+ RSUs
1001+ employees
Company mission
To make scaling tech companies simpler with a personalized banking stack for startups, and power the next generation of companies that will shape the American industry.
Role
Who you are
- You’re the kind of person who thrives on hitting targets & metrics
- Your aspirations are focused on becoming the top-performing salesperson in the industry
- Hearing “no” doesn’t scare you, it only fires up your motivation. You remain relentlessly optimistic, always fueled with energy and determination
- You're driven, but never at the expense of your team. You care deeply about contributing to a positive, collaborative culture where everyone levels up together
- You have 1 year of experience in sales/business development or something you feel is equivalent
- You're a people person with excellent communication with the ability to share complicated ideas with clarity and precision
- You're a hustler with a proven track record of achieving and exceeding goals
- You're creative and tenacious, always looking for new and innovative ways to reach potential customers
- You're a team player who wants to level up with your teammates and you are comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- You have a passion for fintech
- You enjoy learning about companies with complex technical products
What the job involves
- Mercury is building a complete finance stack for startups, and we are looking for multiple Sales Development Representatives to help a wide range of businesses make Mercury the core of how money moves through their company
- Be the face of our company, reaching out to potential customers and introducing them to Mercury
- Conduct research to identify and target potential customers while collaborating with the sales team to develop and implement outreach strategies
- Cold call, social and email prospecting to generate interest and schedule meetings
- Qualify leads to ensure they meet our ideal customer profile
- Build relationships with prospects to understand their needs and pain points and schedule meetings with the sales team
- Track and report on sales metrics and pipeline activity
Our take
Frustrated by the archaic, fee-laden banking services offered to entrepreneurs, the founders of Mercury set out to create a better solution. They envisioned a platform that was dynamic, tech-driven, and free from unnecessary fees.
Mercury delivers on this vision by automating business payment processes, offering FDIC-insured accounts, and providing full API access, empowering entrepreneurs with greater control and efficiency. This approach stands in stark contrast to traditional startup banking, which often burdens young businesses with high fees and limited functionality.
By prioritizing user experience and offering a free service tier, Mercury has attracted over 200,000 businesses and achieved a $3.5B valuation as of 2025. As a rising unicorn in the stagnant world of startup banking, mercury is backed by substantial funding and poised for continued growth, constantly adding new features and expanding its team to further disrupt the industry.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
50% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Mar 2025
$300m
SERIES C
Jul 2021
$120m
SERIES B
Total funding: $450.9m
Company benefits
- Health, dental, & vision
- 12+ weeks of paid parental leave
- $600 USD custom WFH equipment setup
- Unlimited vacation policy (with a mandatory minimum)
- Annual $1K learning & development budget
- Paid 6-week sabbatical after the 5-year mark
- Weekly $100 food budget
- Monthly $100 wellness budget
- Monthly $50 cellphone reimbursement
- Pet-friendly offices with free tea and beverages, plus lunch and snacks
- Unlimited vacation policy (with a mandatory minimum)
- Retirement matching up to 4% of base salary (401K/RRSP)
- Inclusive fertility, hormonal health, and family-forming benefits through Carrot Fertility
Company HQ
SoMa, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Jason Zhang
(Co-Founder & COO)Jason graduated from Stanford University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology before spending over 4 years at Heyzap in Business Development.
Immad Akhund
(Co-Founder & CEO)Immad graduated from the University of Cambridge with a Masters in Computer Science. He then worked as a Software Developer at Aquila and Bloomberg. He also founded Clickpass and Heyzap, and was a Part-time Partner at Y Combinator.
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