At a Glance
- Tasks: Identify high-value accounts and execute targeted outreach campaigns with a dynamic team.
- Company: Join Lightspeed, a thriving Canadian tech company with a vibrant culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible time off, health perks, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team that values initiative and offers fun social events.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in sales while growing your skills and career.
- Qualifications: 1-3 years in outbound sales or sourcing, with strong research and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
What you will be doing:
- Strategic Sourcing & Market Intelligence: Utilize market research, ideal customer profile analysis, competitive intelligence, and data‑driven intent platforms to systematically identify and prioritise high‑value enterprise target accounts within our Ideal Customer Profile to build a robust pipeline for handover to Strategic Account Executives.
- Account‑Based Marketing (ABM) Execution: Partner cross‑functionally with Strategic Account Executives and Marketing to co‑author, launch, and execute precision multi‑channel outreach campaigns (phone, custom email, social media, and video).
- Discovery & Diagnostic Alignment: Conduct initial high‑level discovery conversations to uncover deep corporate business initiatives, critical pain points, and product fit before seamlessly orchestrating qualified handovers to Strategic Account Executives.
- Funnel Cleanliness & Data Governance: Maintain pristine, data‑rich records within Salesforce CRM to ensure account maps, sourced organisational intelligence, and prospect milestones are immutably tracked, enabling a frictionless transition and briefing process during Strategic AE handovers.
- Proactive Outbound Hunter: Act as a true hunter to drive our outbound engine from the ground up. Attend industry events, network effectively, and utilise sophisticated multi‑channel outreach to identify and relentlessly engage high‑value, multi‑location enterprise prospects within the hospitality space, ensuring a consistent, high‑quality pipeline of qualified opportunities.
What you need to bring:
- Sourcing Experience: 1–3 years in outbound sales development or corporate talent sourcing. Proven track record driven by deep data‑gathering and rigorous target profiling, rather than high‑volume cold calling. Must possess the executive presence and strategic sourcing skills required to identify, map, and successfully engage with C‑suite level stakeholders.
- Advanced Research Skills: Exceptional capability to dig past surface‑level company websites to uncover organisational insights, operational blockers, and competitive landscape information.
- Tech Stack Mastery: Highly proficient with advanced sales intelligence and sourcing infrastructure (e.g., Salesforce CRM, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, or intent analytics tools).
- Elite Communication Style: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Able to write highly compelling, custom‑tailored correspondence that commands the attention of C‑level executives.
- Mindset: Resilient, self‑motivated hunter mentality combined with a strong analytical approach. Process‑oriented, quality‑over‑quantity focus, driven by the thrill of breaking into large accounts and building high‑integrity sales pipelines.
What’s in it for you:
- Genuine career growth opportunities based on performance within a company that is continuously expanding.
- Work with highly skilled people who are passionate about sales & marketing.
- An environment that encourages initiatives and leadership.
- Work in a team big enough for growth but lean enough to make a real impact.
- Fun activities with teammates & social events throughout the year.
- Opportunity to learn, expand your skill set, forge wonderful relationships and make your mark within the diverse and inclusive Lightspeed culture, a true Canadian tech success story.
- Lightspeed equity scheme (we are all owners).
- Flexible Paid Time Off – freedom to take time off however you like.
- Private Medical Insurance and cash health plan for optical, dental and more.
- Health & Wellness Credit – expense up to 400 GBP per year towards gym membership, yoga classes, a new bike or other health activities.
- Mental Health Support through LifeWorks and Modern Health Apps – access to meditation, coaching or counselling.
- People Experience – allows you to work from anywhere in the world for up to 60 days a year.
- Time off to volunteer and give back to your community.
- Transit benefit – if you travel by public transport to our London or Belfast offices.
- A variety of drinks & snacks in our offices in London & Belfast.
Lightspeed is a proud equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier‑free workplace. Lightspeed welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
We think you need these skills to ace Strategic Outbound Sales Development Representative in London
Market Research
Ideal Customer Profile Analysis
Competitive Intelligence
Data-Driven Intent Platforms
Account-Based Marketing (ABM)
Multi-Channel Outreach Campaigns
Salesforce CRM