Sales Development Representative - Buildscout

Job Title: Sales Development Representative

Team: Buildscout

Working Location: Hybrid – 3 days a week in our Old Street office, London

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 (dependent on experience) with uncapped commission

Reporting to: Commercial Director

This role is for Buildscout, a sister company of Searchland, focused on transforming lead generation in the construction industry.

About Buildscout

At Buildscout, we help property and construction professionals turn planning application data into opportunities that grow their businesses. Backed by Searchland, the UK’s leading B2B proptech company, we’re building a supportive team where sales professionals can thrive and make an impact.

We’re looking for a Sales Development Representative who enjoys building relationships, spotting opportunities, and contributing to our commercial growth. You’ll play a central role in helping new customers discover Buildscout, with support from a collaborative sales and product team. If you thrive in a fast-paced startup environment and have a passion for SaaS sales, property, and construction, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Identify and connect with potential clients through calls, emails, LinkedIn, and events
• Convert qualified leads into long‑term customers, moving them efficiently through the sales funnel.
• Conduct product demonstrations, showcasing how Buildscout provides value to property and construction professionals.
• Work closely with prospective clients to understand their needs and close deals effectively.
• Collaborate with Customer Success and Product teams to ensure smooth onboarding and ongoing satisfaction.
• Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activity, and market demands to refine sales strategies.
• Attend trade shows, industry meetups, and networking events to generate new opportunities.
• Gather client feedback and share insights to improve sales processes and product offerings.
• Take ownership of personal sales targets and contribute to overall business growth.
• Help refine and optimise the sales process for efficiency and effectiveness.

Experience

• Right to Work in the UK
• At least 2 years experience in a cold sales/outreach role, ideally in SaaS
• A natural sales mindset – confidence, resilience, and a competitive, results‑driven attitude
• Eagerness to learn and take on challenges
• Strong communication and persuasion skills

Desired (Not Essential)

• Exposure to B2B sales or tech product environments
• Experience in customer‑facing roles such as telesales, hospitality, retail, call centres, or sport

Don’t meet every single requirement? Research shows women and underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply unless they tick every box. If you’re excited about this role, we’d still love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

• Flexibility: Hybrid working with two days in our Old Street office
• Wellbeing & balance: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, your birthday off, Christmas office shutdown, and a HealthShield employee cash plan.
• Growth & development: Learn across onboarding, customer engagement, and project work, with mentoring and clear opportunities to progress in SaaS.
• Tools & support: A MacBook and contribution to a home office setup, EMI scheme, and £500 per year personal growth fund.
• Great culture: Free lunches and team socials (bake‑offs, 3 Peaks challenge, staycations, holidays abroad when targets are hit)

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse workplace where every team member feels valued, heard, and empowered. If you need any accommodations during the recruitment process, we are here to support you.

Role Type

Pay Rate

30000 GBP – 35000 GBP (Annum)

Company Overview

Behind every great project is a team of passionate professionals who bring ideas to life. We are designers, developers, strategists, and innovators, united by a shared vision to create meaningful experiences. Collaboration, creativity, and curiosity drive us forward, shaping the future with every project we take on.