Sourgum is transforming the $100B+ waste and recycling industry through cutting-edge technology that makes waste removal simpler, smarter, and more cost-effective. Our innovative haulsourcing platform powers high-quality waste and recycling services for businesses at significantly lower costs—saving our customers an average of 20%. Leveraging proprietary datasets, an advanced operating system, and a carefully curated network of 5,000+ trusted vendors, we help companies of all shapes and sizes streamline their operations while advancing sustainability efforts.
We’re a fast-growing, venture-backed company (just closed our Series A!) on a mission to modernize an outdated industry — and we’re just getting started. Our investors include Spark Capital, Founder Collective, Suffolk Technologies, 186 Ventures, and River Park Ventures, the same funds that backed category-defining companies like Slack, Anthropic, Uber, Venmo, and Amazon Pharmacy.
If you’re driven by the opportunity to build something groundbreaking, we’d love to meet you.
The Role:
This is a hybrid role based out of Jersey City. Employees are expected to be in office Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday each week
We’re looking for a driven and energetic Sales Development Representative (SDR) to join our growing sales team. As an SDR, you’ll be the first point of contact with potential customers and play a key role in building our sales pipeline. This is a great opportunity for someone eager to break into tech sales and grow their career in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.
What you’ll be doing:
Identify and research potential clients through outbound prospecting
Prospect for, generate and qualify leads to create sales-ready opportunities by making outbound (cold) calls and emails daily reaching out to key decision makers
Help prospects understand Sourgum’s solution, and how we fit within their current operations and business processes
Manage and update lead information in the CRM (e.g. HubSpot)
Collaborate with marketing and sales to refine messaging and outreach strategies
Follow up with inbound leads from marketing campaigns and website forms
Track outreach metrics and contribute to ongoing process improvements
Maintain a strong understanding of our product and value proposition
The qualifications you need:
0–2 years of sales, customer service, or lead generation experience (B2B SaaS experience is a plus but not required)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized and self-motivated with a team-first mindset
Comfortable with cold outreach and handling objections
Coachable and eager to learn new tools, tactics, and strategies
Ability to work in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment
Benefits
Company stock options as part of your compensation package, giving you the opportunity to share in our company's success and build long-term financial growth.
A positive and collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and sustainability.
Flexible/Unlimited PTO
Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, LTD, Life Insurance, etc.), retirement plans (401K).
Access to hundreds of gyms, studios, and wellness apps—all through one easy membership provided by your Wellhub.
Yearly Personal Development Budget
Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a growing company.
Skills Required
- 0-2 years of sales, customer service, or lead generation experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized and self-motivated with a team-first mindset
- Comfortable with cold outreach and handling objections
- Coachable and eager to learn new tools, tactics, and strategies
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment
What We Do
Sourgum is a technology-driven company transforming the waste and recycling industry with innovative solutions and top-tier support. Backed by leading investors like Founder Collective, 186 Ventures, and River Park Ventures, we are on a mission to modernize waste services and achieve zero waste. We empower our customers with intuitive tools to manage all their waste and recycling needs and provide our hauler partners with cutting-edge technology to enhance efficiency and sustainability. Through our efforts, we divert waste from landfills, creating upcycling opportunities, and actively reduce our carbon footprint by planting trees for every service provided. At Sourgum, we value accessibility, transparency, and collaboration. Whether you’re a customer, a partner, or a colleague, we’re committed to being responsive, honest, and approachable. We’re not just improving an industry — we’re building a cleaner, more sustainable future. If you’re passionate about innovation, sustainability, and making a real impact, join us in creating a cleaner future!
