Sales Development Representative (Maternity Leave Cover)

Sales Development Representative – Maternity Leave Cover

About SalesDesk

Welcome to the great reconnection! We\’ve squashed the sales stack into a single platform for seller and customer collaboration, driving down costs while keeping the features you rely on to close more deals. By combining CRM, video calls, note-taking, media management, sales rooms, sentiment analysis, and more, our AI-powered analysis delivers more integrated data insights for better decision-making and stronger relationships. This results in accelerated sales at a fraction of the cost.

SalesDesk just closed its most recent funding round and is backed by Seedcamp and some of the best angel investors in Europe.

Job Summary

We’re seeking a high-energy, goal-oriented Sales Development Representative (SDR) to join our growing SaaS startup on a contract basis to cover a period of maternity leave. As an SDR, you’ll be the first point of contact for potential customers, generating qualified leads and fuelling the sales pipeline. Your mission is to engage prospects, understand their pain points, and introduce them to how our solution can drive value for their business.

The Role

• Identify, research, and target ideal customer profiles within our SaaS market
• Conduct outbound outreach through email, phone, and LinkedIn to engage decision-makers
• Qualify inbound and outbound leads and schedule discovery calls
• Maintain accurate lead and prospect data in our CRM
• Collaborate with marketing to optimise outreach messaging and campaign strategies
• Continuously learn about our product, industry trends, and customer pain points

Qualifications and Skills

• A self-starter with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, constantly evolving startup environment
• Driven by targets and motivated to exceed expectations
• Curious, coachable, and eager to learn about our product and industry
• Prior sales or lead generation experience
• Proven experience in sales tools like Clay and outbound calling and mailing platforms like Lemlist. Support will be provided.

Working Conditions:

• Position Type: Hybrid (London), full-time

What’s On Offer:

• Competitive Salary: Based on experience.
• Holiday Allowance: 25 days of holiday (pro-rata for length of contract), plus statutory holidays.
• Dynamic Work Environment: A fun, fast-moving atmosphere that encourages innovation.
• Cultural Contribution: Plays a key role in shaping and building SalesDesk’s culture.