Stop posting on job boards and hoping for the best. Shortlist's AI SDR hiring engine sources, scores, and ranks candidates against your exact role criteria — then delivers a shortlist to your inbox.
Get your free candidate audit → Post your SDR roleTraditional hiring software shows you more applicants. AI SDR hiring software filters, scores, and ranks them so you only interview the top 5. Here's how Shortlist works:
We source from SDR-specific talent pools — not generic LinkedIn searches. Every candidate has outbound experience history.
Each candidate is scored on outbound experience, domain fit, coachability signals, communication quality, and career trajectory.
You receive 5 pre-ranked candidates with full scoring rationale — not 200 resumes to sift through manually.
| Capability | Shortlist | Generic AI Recruiting Tools |
|---|---|---|
| SDR/BDR specialization | ✅ SDR-only focus | All roles — no depth |
| Outbound experience scoring | ✅ Purpose-built model | Keyword match at best |
| Time to first candidates | ✅ 48 hours | Days to weeks of setup |
| Candidate pre-screening | ✅ AI-scored + ranked | Raw profiles, DIY screening |
| Starting price | ✅ Free pilot | $500–$2,000+/mo |
| Setup time | ✅ 2-minute form | 1–4 weeks onboarding |
| Outreach handled | ✅ Yes | Typically not included |
| Placement guarantee | ✅ Unlimited reruns | Rarely included |
Every candidate Shortlist delivers is scored against 5 dimensions specifically designed for SDR roles. This isn't generic recruiting — it's built for one job type.
Hiring their first 1–2 SDRs without a dedicated recruiter. Need speed and signal, not volume.
Scaling from 3 to 10 SDRs. Every mis-hire costs 6+ months of ramp. AI scoring reduces bad hires.
Head of Sales doing recruiting on the side. Need AI to do the screening so they can focus on closing.
Drop your role details and get a free audit showing what qualified SDR candidates look like for your specific criteria. No commitment, no credit card.
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