Sales Development Representative II, Emerging - Instacart Business

Must-have pantry staples

(Minimum Qualifications)

• 2+ years of B2B sales experience in SDR, BDR, or AE roles, with a focus on outbound prospecting and new logo acquisition.
• 1+ year owning a full sales cycle for SMB or emerging-market accounts, including discovery, demo, negotiation, and close.
• Documented track record of meeting or exceeding quota (pipeline generation and/or closed-won attainment) in recent roles.
• Proficiency with Salesforce CRM and at least one sequencing tool (e.g., Outreach or Salesloft), plus LinkedIn Sales Navigator or similar data enrichment tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging to multiple personas (e.g., Operations, Facilities, HR/Workplace, Procurement).
• Ability to work West Coast hours; candidates based in the United States or Canada.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.

Optional garnishes

(Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience selling logistics, delivery, e-commerce, procurement, workplace/office services, foodservice, or expense management solutions.
• Familiarity with sales methodologies such as MEDDICC, BANT, or SPICED and a disciplined approach to pipeline management and forecasting.
• Proven experience building early-stage sales motions or playbooks in a high-growth or startup environment.
• Comfort running tailored demos and ROI/value narratives that resonate with multiple stakeholders and buying committees.
• Experience partnering with Product and Engineering to influence pilots, beta programs, or roadmap priorities based on customer feedback.

#LI-Remote

Instacart provides highly market-competitive compensation and benefits in each location where our employees work. This role is remote and the base pay range for a successful candidate is dependent on their permanent work location. Please review our Flex First remote work policy here.

Offers may vary based on many factors, such as candidate experience and skills required for the role. Additionally, this role is eligible for a new hire equity grant as well as annual refresh grants. Please read more about our benefits offerings here.…