Marketing Development Representative at Parloa in New York City, NY

About Parloa Parloa’s mission is to make every customer conversation feel effortless for both customers and the companies serving them. As agentic AI accelerates, Parloans are shaping the foundation of a new era in customer experience — one where customer support is no longer transactions, but meaningful exchanges. It is not just a vision; Parloa has powered over ONE BILLION interactions between global enterprise brands and their customers, with companies like IKEA and Booking.com already deploying Parloa at scale. About the role: As an Inbound Market Development Representative (MDR) at Parloa, you’ll be the first point of contact for prospective customers engaging with our brand. You’ll play a critical role in converting inbound interest into qualified opportunities for our sales team, and supporting the field marketing team, ensuring every prospect has a thoughtful, high-quality first experience with Parloa. This role sits at the intersection of marketing and sales, requiring strong communication skills, curiosity, and a sharp understanding of customer needs. Areas of ownership: Respond to and qualify inbound leads from marketing channels (web, events, campaigns) Engage prospects via email, phone, and social channels to understand their business challenges and goals Conduct discovery conversations to assess fit, urgency, and buying intent Schedule qualified meetings for Account Executives Maintain accurate records of all interactions in CRM (e.g., Salesforce) Collaborate closely with marketing to provide feedback on lead quality and campaign performance Continuously refine messaging and outreach based on prospect insights Meet and exceed monthly targets for qualified opportunities and pipeline contribution Our BDR Tech-stack: LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Salesforce, Outreach, Vidyard, Seamless, Apollo, Zoominfo Who you are: 1+ years of experience in an SDR, MDR, or customer-facing role (SaaS experience preferred) Strong written and verbal communication skills A customer-first mindset with the ability to ask thoughtful, probing questions High level of organization and attention to detail Ability to manage multiple inbound conversations simultaneously Familiarity with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) and sales engagement platforms is a plus Interest in AI, customer experience, or enterprise technology Our recruiting process: Talent Acquisition → Hiring Manager → Technical Interview(s) → Bar Raiser Why Parloa? We’re at the beginning of a new era in customer experience, one where AI doesn’t just respond, but understands, reasons, and takes action. We’re building agentic AI that enterprises trust with their most important customer moments: complex questions, high volumes, real stakes. When millions of people reach out to a brand, those interactions aren’t just support tickets; they’re defining experiences. We’re here to raise the standard: making every conversation seamless, intelligent, and genuinely helpful. If you care about shaping how businesses and customers connect at scale—and want your work to matter in real, everyday moments—this is where you do it. At Parloa, ownership isn’t a buzzword; it means being accountable for outcomes, not just tasks. We operate in a category that’s evolving fast, where the bar is high, and the problems are complex. We hire people who think in solutions, communicate with clarity, and follow through. People who are comfortable making decisions, taking responsibility, and raising the standard for themselves and those around them. We’ve grown beyond the earliest startup phase, but we’ve kept the intensity: fast execution, direct feedback, and a strong expectation to contribute meaningfully from day one. Backed by leading global investors like General Catalyst, EQT Ventures, and Altimeter Capital, we’re scaling with a clear ambition: to become the global category leader in enterprise-grade conversational AI. Salary Range $80,000—$108,000 USD Parloa is committed to upholding the highest data protection standards for our clients' and employees' data. All our employees are instrumental in ensuring the utmost care, GDPR, and ISO compliance, including ISO 27001, in handling sensitive information. Parloa is an e-verify employer in the USA. Please click here to learn more. * We provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless race, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, disability status, socioeconomic background and other characteristics.