Sales Representative (Commission-Based)

About Severance.AI

Severance.AI provides AI-built job-search workspaces for every departing employee. The employer pays, and the employee owns the workspace.

About the Role

As the first sales hire, you will own the full sales cycle, from initial contact to signed orders. The founder handles product, and you will handle revenue.

Key Responsibilities

• Find prospects using public WARN Act layoff filings and companies needing a transition vendor.
• Reach HR decision-makers via phone, email, and LinkedIn.
• Conduct product walkthroughs over video call.
• Negotiate and close event orders and annual contracts across pricing plans.
• Maintain a simple record of outreach and pipeline.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Experience or ability selling to HR, benefits, or workforce-services buyers.
• Comfort with phone outreach and live video walkthroughs.
• Ability to work independently and close deals.
• Authorization to work in the US.

Qualifications

• A background in outplacement, HR tech, staffing, or benefits is a plus.
• Existing relationships with HR leaders at companies with 100+ employees is a plus.
• Experience working on commission or against a quota is a plus.

Terms

• 1099 independent contractor.
• 90-day initial trial period.
• Written commission agreement required before starting.