Job title: Founding Sales Development Rep | FinTech | USA
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary: negotiable
Location: USA - (remote)
Job published: 2025-05-22
Job ID: 32703
Contact name: Craig Hughes
Phone number: +447787701903

Job Description

Opportunity | Founding Sales Development Rep | FinTech | Start-up | USA (Remote)

Athlete Origin are delighted to be working on behalf of a FinTech start-up who are seeking to hire a FOUNDING SDR from an elite sporting background to join their growing team in the USA.

Backed by top investors including Andreessen Horowitz and Kindred Ventures, our clients are unlocking the power of private markets. For decades, private markets have been the secret weapon of the biggest institutional investors. Our client is creating technology which broadens access to this increasingly important asset class and provides accredited investors access to private credit investments. This company is looking for an Athlete from a sporting background who’s excited to grow their career in Fintech sales. You don’t need numerous years of experience - they’ll teach you the tools, techniques, and strategies. What we do need is drive, energy, curiosity, and the desire to learn.

This is a rare opportunity for an ex-athlete with some prior commercial experience to fast-track their sales career and help to shape the GTM efforts of an early-stage Fintech start-up. 

What you’ll do:

  • Market strategy, outreach, and revenue forecasting.
  • Consistently achieve revenue targets.
  • Prospect new customers via phone, email, and social media.
  • Convert inbound marketing leads into opportunities.
  • Manage sales pipeline including phone, video, and in person interactions.


What you’ll need:

  • Excellent relationship building skills with the ability to network with peers, prospects and customers.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and persuade in a business environment.
  • A professional attitude, conduct and appearance.
  • Previous exposure to sales.
  • High performance sporting background.
  • Right to work in the USA.


Why should ex athletes consider this opportunity?

  • $80,000 base salary + $40,000 commission target uncapped.
  • Equity package.
  • Work Location: Fully remote, anywhere in US (company hosts regular meet-ups)
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • High performance culture with strong emphasis on learning and development.


Please contact angus@athlete-origin.com for more information.