Sales Representative (Commission-Based)

Sales Representative (Commission-Based)
Remote, United States
About Severance.AI
Severance.AI was founded in 2026 to fix outplacement. When companies run layoffs, they typically pay $2,000 to $7,000 per employee for career transition services that only cover senior staff and that most employees never use.
Our platform gives every affected employee a personalized job search workspace with matched job openings, a tailored resume, interview preparation, and a 90-day transition plan, ready within minutes of the employer uploading their roster. We sell to HR departments at companies planning workforce reductions. Pricing runs from $149 to $549 per employee depending on tier.
Why This Role Matters
As our first sales hire, you will own the full sales cycle from first contact to closed deal. The founder handles product; you handle revenue. What you close directly determines what the company earns, and what you earn.
What You’ll Do
You’ll identify companies with upcoming layoffs and sell our platform to their HR decision-makers.
Source prospects from public WARN Act filings, which list companies, locations, headcounts, and layoff dates 60 days in advance
Identify and contact the right HR decision-maker at each company by phone, email, and LinkedIn
Run product demos over video call
Negotiate and close deals across our pricing tiers
Keep a basic record of outreach and pipeline status
What You Bring
Experience selling to HR, benefits, or workforce services buyers
Comfort with phone-based outreach and video demos
Ability to work independently with no daily oversight
Authorized to work in the United States
Bonus Points For
Prior background in outplacement, HR technology, staffing, or employee benefits
Existing relationships with HR leaders at companies with 100+ employees
Experience in a commission-based or quota-carrying role
What We Offer
50% commission on all revenue you close, paid when the customer pays. No cap.
As a reference point: a 200-employee engagement at the $349/head tier is a $69,800 contract and a $34,900 commission
A live, working product you can demo on day one
Direct line to the founder, no layers
Compensation
Commission only. 50% of closed revenue, no cap. Independent contractor (1099). 90-day initial trial period. Written commission agreement provided before start.
To Apply
Email ryon@severanceai.net with a short summary of your relevant sales experience and, if applicable, the HR leaders or companies you have existing relationships with. No cover letter needed.

Work arrangement
Yes