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AI SDR

Acronym for: AI Sales Development Representative

Also known as: AI Sales Agent, Virtual SDR, Automated SDR

An AI-powered system that automates sales development tasks including prospecting, outreach, qualification, and meeting scheduling. This capability is implemented by tools like 11x (Alice & Jordan) to enhance automation and efficiency.

Context

AI SDRs emerged as companies sought to scale outbound sales without proportionally increasing headcount. These systems handle the repetitive aspects of sales development while humans focus on relationship building and closing.

Examples

  • 111x Alice autonomously researching prospects and sending personalized emails
  • 2Apollo AI qualifying inbound leads and booking meetings automatically
  • 3Artisan Ava handling multi-channel outreach across email and LinkedIn

Implementing Agents

AI agents that implement or utilize AI SDR:

Common Industries

SaaSHealthcareFinancial ServicesE‑commerceEducation

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Last updated: January 26, 2026

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