Sales Development Representative
Posted 1 day ago by Manning Global AG
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Sales Development Representative role at a global social media company involves driving new business opportunities through high-volume outreach and lead qualification. This contract position requires a self-motivated sales professional with experience in lead generation, particularly within the eCommerce sector. The ideal candidate will collaborate with sales teams and stay informed on industry trends to enhance prospecting efforts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct high-volume cold outreach (e.g. multiple hundreds of calls p/w) to generate new business opportunities
- Onboard merchants to Client Shop - by taking part in merchant pitches
- Collaborate with the sales and business development teams to develop outreach strategies
- Research and identify potential leads, gathering accurate contact information and key decision-maker details
- Qualify leads for the Business Development team
- Track and manage all outreach activities using CRM tools
- Stay up to date with eCommerce trends and industry insights to improve prospecting techniques
Key Skills:
- A passion for sales, relationship-building, and helping businesses grow
- 3 years+ of experience in an SDR, Business Development, or outbound sales role
- Good understanding of eCommerce trends —you understand the industry, key players, and common challenges - particularly around (i) Beauty, (ii) Fashion, (iii) Home/Living and (IV) FMCG and (v) Electronics verticals
- A self-starter with a proactive approach to lead generation and outreach
- Exceptional communication skills—confident, persuasive, and comfortable handling objections
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and manage outreach efforts effectively
- Experience using CRM and sales automation tools to track and optimize efforts
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London Area
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Sales
Our client, a global and innovative social media company, is recruiting for a Sales Development Representative to join their business in Europe.
Position Title Sales Development Representative
Position Type Freelance/Contractor
Start Date ASAP
Location Hybrid
Contact : Felix C | +49 (0) 89 238 898 85
Are you a driven, resourceful, and self-starting sales professional with a passion for uncovering new opportunities? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and love the thrill of connecting with potential clients? If so, we want you to be in our Operations team!
We are seeking a highly motivated Sales Development Representative (SDR) to help us scale our client base by reaching out and qualifying potential leads. This is a contract role for a self-sufficient sales professional who has a proven track record in lead generation, and business development—especially in the eCommerce space. If you love the challenge of turning cold leads to warm opportunities, this role is for you!
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct high-volume cold outreach (e.g. multiple hundreds of calls p/w) to generate new business opportunities
- Onboard merchants to Client Shop - by taking part in merchant pitches
- Collaborate with the sales and business development teams to develop outreach strategies
- Research and identify potential leads, gathering accurate contact information and key decision-maker details
- Qualify leads for the Business Development team
- Track and manage all outreach activities using CRM tools
- Stay up to date with eCommerce trends and industry insights to improve prospecting techniques
Qualifications
- A passion for sales, relationship-building, and helping businesses grow
- 3 years+ of experience in an SDR, Business Development, or outbound sales role
- Good understanding of eCommerce trends —you understand the industry, key players, and common challenges - particularly around (i) Beauty, (ii) Fashion, (iii) Home/Living and (IV) FMCG and (v) Electronics verticals
- A self-starter with a proactive approach to lead generation and outreach
- Exceptional communication skills—confident, persuasive, and comfortable handling objections
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and manage outreach efforts effectively
- Experience using CRM and sales automation tools to track and optimize efforts