Inbound Sales Development Representative (SDR)… at n8n · Boston

The AI orchestration of your wildest imagination. n8n is the open workflow orchestration platform built for the new era of AI. We give technical teams the freedom of code with the speed of no-code, so they can automate faster, smarter, and without limits. Backed by a fiercely inventive community and 500+ builder-approved integrations, we’re changing the way people bring systems together and scale ideas for impact. Since our founding in 2019, we’ve grown into a diverse team of over 220 - working across Europe and the US, connected by a shared builder spirit and with our centre of gravity in Berlin. Along the way, we’ve: - Cultivated a community of more than 650,000 active developers and builders - Earned 145k+ GitHub stars, making us one of the world’s Top 40 most popular projects - Been ranked as one of Europe’s most promising privately held SaaS startups (4th in Sifted’s 2025 B2B SaaS Rising 100) - Raised $240m to date, from Sequoia’s first German seed to our recent $180m Series C - bringing us to a $2.5bn valuation That’s the company we’ve built. Now we’d love to see what you can build. If you’re applying, try n8n out - whether you’re technical or not - and share a screenshot of your first workflow with us. The easiest place to start is here: app.n8n.cloud/register http://app.n8n.cloud/register. We’re in a defining moment of an incredible journey. Come and build with us. ABOUT THE ROLE This position is hybrid and based in our Boston office, with an in-office expectation of three days per week. n8n is hiring an Inbound SDR to qualify and convert high-intent inbound demand into pipeline for our US sales team. You will engage prospects already exploring n8n, assess fit, create urgency, and partner with Account Executives to ensure smooth handoffs. This is a high-volume, fast-paced role suited to someone early in their sales career who is curious about SaaS and technical products and wants to build a strong foundation in qualification, discovery, and pipeline generation. RESPONSIBILITIES - Qualify inbound leads and convert high-potential interest into sales opportunities - Conduct discovery to understand each prospect's business context, technical needs, urgency, and fit - Develop a working knowledge of n8n's automation and AI capabilities and how they apply to technical teams - Partner with Account Executives on clean handoffs, meeting context, and next steps - Engage prospects across email, phone, LinkedIn, and other channels - Personalize outreach based on use case, company context, and intent - Maintain accurate Salesforce data across leads, accounts, activities, and opportunities - Operate effectively in Salesforce, Outreach, Apollo, and AI tools - Apply coaching and performance feedback to improve qualification, objection handling, and prioritization REQUIREMENTS Must-haves - Some exposure to sales, customer-facing work, or relevant internships, with clear motivation to build a SaaS sales career - Strong written and verbal communication; able to ask thoughtful questions and explain ideas clearly - Emotional intelligence and the ability to build rapport quickly - Curiosity about SaaS and how technical teams solve business problems - Organized, reliable, and able to manage follow-up and competing priorities - Proactive ownership of preparation, learning, and continuous improvement - Based in Boston and able to work from the office three days per week Nice-to-haves - Prior exposure to B2B SaaS through work, internship, or study - Hands-on experience with Salesforce, Outreach, Apollo, HubSpot, or similar tools - Interest in automation, AI, developer tools, IT, DevOps, or SecOps - Practical use of AI tools such as ChatGPT or Claude for research and productivity - Prior experience with inbound leads or early-stage qualification n8n is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We can sponsor visas to Germany; for any other country, you need to have existing right to work. Our company language is English. You care about diversity and inclusion? We do too! Check out our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging initiatives at n8n https://www.notion.so/Diversity-inclusion-and-belonging-n8n-c1bec2fff536422d868b1a438d990e35?pvs=21 (https://www.notion.so/n8n/Diversity-inclusion-and-belonging-n8n-c1bec2fff536422d868b1a438d990e35). Location disclaimer: If you see multiple job postings for the same role, it is most likely because we're hiring remotely for this role and posting in different locations to make sure every potential candidate can see the role. Please apply to the location you're the most likely to work from in the future. BENEFITS - Competitive compensation 💸 – We offer fair and attractive pay. - Ownership 💪 – Our core value is to “empower others,” and we mean it—you’ll get a slice of n8n with equity. - Work/life balance 🏖️ – We work hard but ensure you have time to recharge: - Europe: 30 days of vacation, plus public holidays wherever you are. - US: 20 vacation days, 8 sick days, plus public holidays wherever you are. - Health & wellness 🩺 – - Europe: We provide benefits according to local country norms.* - US: Multiple low-premium, low-deductible medical plans with coverage for individuals and families—plus a no-cost premium HDHP option with a pre-seeded HSA—along with dental and vision coverage. - Future planning 💰 – - Europe: We provide pension contributions according to local country norms.* - US: 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% employer match. - Financial security 🛡️ – - Europe: We provide benefits according to local country norms.* - US: Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, plus life insurance to support you and your loved ones. - Career growth 📈 – We hire rising stars who grow with us! You’ll get €1K (or equivalent) per year to spend on courses, books, events, or coaching to level up your skills. - A passionate team 🤩 – We love our product, and we prove it with regular hackathons where we see who can build the coolest thing with it! - Remote-first 🌏 – Our team works remotely across Europe, with regular off-sites for team bonding. Some roles, like sales in the US, are hybrid—please check the job description. - Giving back 🤝 – We're big fans of open source, and you'll get $100 per month to support projects you care about. - AI enablement 🤖 – We believe in working smarter—everyone gets an unlimited AI budget to explore and use the best tools to boost productivity and creativity. - Transparency 🙏 – We all know what everyone’s working on, how the company is doing—the whole shebang. - An ambitious but kind culture 😍 – People love working here—our eNPS for 2024 is 94! * Country-specific details are provided in your contract.