Job Description
Opportunity | Founding Sales Development Rep | IT Tech | Start-up | UK (hybrid)
Athlete Origin are delighted to be working on behalf of a IT Tech start-up who are seeking to hire a FOUNDING SDR from an elite sporting background to join their growing team in the UK.
Our clients are a provider and managed services partner, specialising in digital transformation for mid-market and enterprise clients. With a global presence across over 70 countries, they deliver tailored IT services that span collaboration, infrastructure, cloud, security, and AI. They are a Cisco Gold Partner and Microsoft Solutions Partner, underscoring their deep expertise in these ecosystems. Their clientele includes organisations in sectors such as finance, legal, insurance, retail, and the public sector, including NHS Trusts and local councils.
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 UK.
Why should ex athletes consider this opportunity?
- £35-40k + £15k (uncapped) commission. Year 1 OTE = £50-55k
- Hybrid working environment.
- High performance culture with strong emphasis on learning and development.
Please contact angus@athlete-origin.com for more information.