AI SDR Hiring Engine

Hire better SDRs
in days, not weeks.

Shortlist ranks sales candidates using an AI scoring engine built for SDR success, so you can spend less on recruiters and more on pipeline.

No credit card required 50+ companies served Results in <48 hours
Post a Role Free → or 📅 Book a 15-minute demo
Trusted by hiring teams at
CreatorIQ Flexport Ramp Verkada Perplexity Quora
🎯
Purpose-built for SDR hiring
Not a generic ATS or job board. Every signal we surface is tuned for sales rep performance.
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Structured five-factor scoring
Communication, outbound experience, coachability, trajectory, and domain fit — scored for every candidate.
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Reduce agency dependence
Identify top candidates without paying 20–25% placement fees. Hire 5 SDRs and save $75K–$100K.
Get to interviews faster
Skip manual screening entirely. Move straight to top-ranked reps — shortlist delivered in under 48 hours.
92%
Candidates pass phone screen
3.2x
Faster than traditional recruiting

Three steps. Zero recruiters.

Post a role, let AI do the sourcing and screening, then pick your top hires.

1
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Post your SDR role

Describe what you're looking for in plain English. Experience level, industry, location, comp range. Done in 2 minutes.

2
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AI sources & scores

Shortlist scans talent pools, reads resumes, evaluates sales fit, and scores every candidate. Runs 24/7 while you sleep.

3

Pick your top hires

Wake up to a shortlist of pre-screened, scored candidates. Review profiles, schedule interviews, hire the best fit.

From 150 leads to 5 interviews

Here's what a typical SDR pipeline looks like after one week on Shortlist.

💼 Role: SDR / Business Development Representative
150
Sourced
40
Qualified
12
Recommended
8
Interested
5
Interviews

Scored candidates, not just resumes

Each candidate comes with a match score, skill breakdown, and hiring recommendation.

JL
Jordan Lee
SDR • 2 years B2B SaaS
92
Match
Cold calling Salesforce Outbound Top 5%
Experience
2.5 years SDR
Industry
B2B SaaS
Quota Attainment
127% avg
Availability
2 weeks notice

More signal, less noise

Stop sifting through 200 unqualified resumes. Shortlist evaluates every candidate on the criteria that actually matter for SDR success.

  • Match score based on role-specific criteria
  • Sales experience and quota history verified
  • Communication skills assessed via outreach response
  • Salary expectations pre-screened
  • Availability and start date confirmed

Recruiters charge $15K–$20K per SDR hire

That's 20-25% of a $70K base salary. Every single hire. Shortlist eliminates that cost entirely.

Recruiting agency
$15K+
per SDR hire
  • 3-6 week process per hire
  • $15K-$20K placement fee each time
  • Limited to one recruiter's network
  • Hiring 5 SDRs? That's $75K-$100K
vs
Shortlist
$49
per month • from Lite plan
  • Candidates in 48 hours
  • Flat monthly fee, hire as many as you need
  • AI scans the entire talent market
  • Hiring 5 SDRs? Only $499/mo (Growth)
The ROI

One hire pays for years of Shortlist.

The math is simple. One agency placement or one bad hire costs more than Shortlist ever will.

$12K–20K
Agency fee for one SDR hire
20–25% of a $70K base salary. Every. Single. Hire.
10–25 hrs
Internal screening time per role
Reviewing resumes, cold screening calls, coordination overhead.
3–4 mos
Cost of a bad SDR hire
Lost ramp time, missed pipeline, and having to start over.

"If Shortlist helps you avoid one agency placement or one bad SDR hire, it pays for itself many times over."

Start with Lite — from $49/mo →

Trusted by fast-growing SaaS teams

Here's what founders and hiring managers said after their first Shortlist run.

Trusted by 50+ companies and growing:
Fintech SaaS RevOps Platform HR Tech B2B Analytics Sales Enablement

"We got our first shortlist in under 18 hours. Three of the candidates were better fits than anything our last recruiter sent us — and it cost 98% less."

MR
Marcus R.
VP of Sales, B2B SaaS
Beta

"We were skeptical AI could screen SDR candidates properly. The match scores are eerily accurate. We hired two reps directly from our first shortlist."

SK
Sarah K.
Head of Revenue, RevOps Platform
Beta

"Our last SDR hire through a recruiter cost $18K and took 7 weeks. Shortlist gave us a better shortlist in a day. This is how hiring should work."

JT
James T.
Founder & CEO, Sales Tech Startup
Beta

Simple pricing. No per-hire fees.

Pick a plan based on your hiring volume. Upgrade or cancel anytime.

No credit card required to start | Cancel anytime | Candidates in under 48 hours
Lite
Get your first hire done
$49 /mo
Cancel anytime
  • 1 active role
  • Candidate scoring
  • Ranked shortlist
  • Score explanation
  • Basic notes & export
  • Email support
Start with Lite
Best Value
Growth
Scale your entire SDR org
$499 /mo
Cancel anytime
  • 10 active roles
  • Hiring analytics
  • Benchmark comparisons
  • Manager-specific views
  • Shared hiring templates
  • Workflow automation
  • CRM/ATS integrations
  • Onboarding support
Contact us
Enterprise
For large orgs with complex needs
Custom
Tailored pricing for your team
  • SSO & admin controls
  • Audit trails
  • Advanced analytics
  • Custom integrations
  • Dedicated success manager
  • SLA & security reviews
Talk to us
💡 A single agency SDR placement costs $12K–$20K+. Shortlist pays for itself with one hire.

Common questions

Is the first role really free?

Yes. Your first role is always free — no credit card required. You also get a 7-day Starter trial with full access. We want you to see the quality before committing.

Where do the candidates come from?

Shortlist's AI scans public talent pools, job boards, professional networks, and candidate databases. It evaluates hundreds of potential matches for every role you post.

How fast will I get candidates?

Most customers receive their first shortlist within 48 hours of posting a role. The AI works continuously, so new candidates are added as they're discovered.

Is this only for SDR roles?

Right now, yes. We're laser-focused on SDR and BDR hiring because that's where we deliver the best results. We know what makes a great sales hire.

What if I don't like the candidates?

Tell Shortlist what's missing and it recalibrates. The AI learns your preferences with every piece of feedback, improving candidate quality over time.

How does this compare to a recruiter?

A recruiter charges $15K-$20K per SDR hire and takes 3-6 weeks. Shortlist starts at $49/mo, delivers candidates in 48 hours, and never charges per hire. You save 95%+ on every SDR you hire.

Your next great SDR hire starts here.

Skip the agency. Skip the manual screening. See ranked candidates scored by your exact criteria — in under 48 hours.

See candidate scores → 📅 Book a 15-minute demo
🛠 Free Hiring Toolkit

8 free tools to hire your first SDR

Salary benchmarks, JD templates, scorecards, interview questions — all free.

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SDR Salary Benchmarker
Accurate base + OTE by city, industry & level
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SDR Job Description Generator
AI-written JD in 30 seconds, tailored to your stage
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SDR Interview Question Generator
48 questions with scoring rubrics, role-specific
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SDR Scorecard Builder
Structured interview scorecard with weighted criteria
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SDR Playbook Generator
Cold call scripts, objection handling, follow-ups
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SDR Hiring Cost Calculator
See the true cost vs. a recruiter or in-house
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SDR Interview Kit
Complete interview prep with rubrics and role-play scripts
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SDR Hiring Benchmarks
Salary, quota, ramp time data across 20 markets
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📍 Hire by Location

Hire SDRs in your city

Local salary benchmarks, hiring difficulty, and 48-hour candidate delivery — anywhere.

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