Sales Development Representative

About Us Renaissance® is a global leader in education technology. We help schools and school groups in the UK and around the world with educational assessments, practice and intervention solutions, and data analytics. Renaissance now incorporates GL Assessment (known internationally as GL Education), too – a leading provider of educational assessments. Together, our assessments offer the ideal starting point to help teachers understand their students’ strengths and pinpoint areas of need. Our teaching and learning tools then provide effective next steps, with online literacy and maths solutions that meet students exactly where we are. Worldwide, we support over 18 million students, operating in over 100 countries.

As a Sales Development Representative (SDR) at Renaissance, you’ll be at the forefront of driving growth across our global education markets. You’ll create high‑quality new business opportunities by executing proven prospecting strategies and engaging creatively with International Schools and Groups. Beyond generating pipeline, you’ll act as a leader among peers—setting the benchmark for excellence, sharing best practices, and strengthening our SDR community. You’ll bring insight, curiosity and discipline to the role—researching and prioritising target schools, tailoring outreach campaigns, and delivering meaningful market feedback and performance updates each week. Working collaboratively with a supportive team, you’ll help shape our approach while consistently opening doors to new opportunities.

SDR Job Responsibilities:

• Identify and segment key focus areas within your assigned region to connect with international schools.
• Develop deep regional expertise and build a strong pipeline of opportunities.
• Bring a self‑starter mindset, using creative and inclusive approaches to spark conversations and generate leads.
• Design and execute innovative prospecting campaigns tailored to diverse audiences.
• Contribute positively to team performance by sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues, and modelling high standards.
• Engage school leaders in thoughtful conversations about their needs, goals, and challenges.

Experience we’d love to see includes:

• Experience in sales development or lead generation with a track record of strong results – ideally working within an international setting.
• Demonstrated history of proven results in a prior SDR role.
• A genuine interest in EdTech and a desire to grow within the sector.
• Enthusiasm for creating targeted, culturally aware campaigns for new international regions.
• Experience in the K–12 EdTech or SaaS space preferred.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across time zones.
• Strong phone, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management abilities.

Additional details:

This is a position based remotely in the UK with occasional travel as needed. There will need to be flexibility on working hours as needed. We are looking at a salary range of around £30-35,000 base plus commission and benefits.

Benefits:

• 25 Days a year plus Bank Holidays (3 to be used for our Christmas shutdown).
• A day off for your birthday to celebrate in style!
• Workplace Nursery scheme.
• 5 volunteering days a year to use for the causes of your choice.
• Access to a benefits and discount platform with access to 1000’s of discounts at retailers, leisure attractions and restaurants.
• BUPA Healthcare, Life assurance, Permanent health insurance.
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution – up to 8%.
• Season ticket loan and EAP.

We have an ongoing commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and have taken strides to become a more welcoming and inclusive workplace, including the introduction of our DEI Matters Network which is owned and driven by our staff. We are an equal opportunities employer. We encourage and welcome applications from all underrepresented groups, as we believe and strive for community representation within our organisation.

If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend any interview, please contact us and we will talk this through with you. All your information will be kept confidential according to GDPR guidelines. Please note that we can only consider applicants who already hold a full work permit. This role is subject to DBS and background checks.