Job Title
Business Development Representative
Salary
£35k-£40k + Variable
Company Description
Akita Property Management is a YC-backed unicorn building the first AI insurance carrier. After recently raising $106M at a $2.6B valuation and hitting $100M ARR in under a year, we are launching our London office to further disrupt the $1T+ insurance industry through cutting-edge AI infrastructure and a founder‑led culture.
Job Description
Join Akita Property Management as the first BDR in our newly launched London office. You will lead high‑volume outbound efforts, dialing startup founders and operators in the US market to book introductory demos. This role is perfect for a driven, proactive individual eager to build a sales playbook from scratch at a hyper‑growth company.
Location
London, UK
Why this role is remarkable
- Ground floor opportunity as the first BDR in a newly established London office for a hyper‑growth AI leader.
- Massive financial backing with $106M raised at a $2.6B valuation, providing the resources of a unicorn with the speed of a startup.
- Fast‑track career progression with a clear preference for internal promotions as the London team scales rapidly from the ground up.
What You Will Do
- Execute high‑volume outbound activity, making approximately 120 cold calls per day to startup founders and executives in the US market.
- Focus on volume and meeting setting by booking introductory demos for the Account Executive team to manage and close.
- Iterate on sales messaging and scripts in real‑time, working closely with leadership to refine the outbound playbook for a new market.
The ideal candidate
- Exceptionally hardworking and resilient, with the ability to handle high‑volume outreach and the rejection common in a fast‑paced sales environment.
- Strong communicator who can speak confidently with high‑level founders and operators, bringing an entrepreneurial or founder mindset to the role.
- Fully committed to an in‑office culture, working from the London office Monday to Friday, 2 PM to 10 PM to align with US time zones.
