We are on the hunt for an organised, enthusiastic self-starter to interact with senior R&D and Strategy executives inside large organisations and make sure our future customers feel inspired about what we do. We are looking for an SDR with a natural curiosity and an appetite for knowledge to take our science and tech experts platform to new markets and industry sectors.
We need someone who thrives on starting new relationships, someone naturally sociable who enjoys initiating conversations and facilitating connections with multinational R&D corporations and government agencies.
You thrive on thinking fast, getting your hands dirty, and managing the sales process while refining the company’s lead generation playbook.
You’re a great communicator, naturally enthusiastic about science & technology and its potential to shape our lives in the future.
What you'll be doing
This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing technology intelligence company that will test your intellect, judgement and creativity on a daily basis.
You’ll play a critical role working closely with the Founding team to launch new products, generate new sales opportunities and interact with senior R&D and Strategy executives inside client organisations.
- Manage the outreach and sales process with client organisations
- Research leads and build relationships with CTOs, Chief Scientists, Corporate Venture Executives and Technology Scouts
- Represent the company’s offerings and qualify prospects
- Build long-term trusting relationships with prospects
- Manage the client relationship during the early stages of a project
- Implement and improve outbound sales processes, workflows and CRM
- Gather market feedback to inform new product development
- Provide regular performance updates and market intelligence
- Work closely with the Founding team to refine the lead generation playbook and market positioning
As part of your day-to-day work, you are expected to gain exposure to a wide range of emerging technology topics, such as:
- AI and machine learning
- Autonomous and unmanned systems
- Biomanufacturing
- Circular economy
- Climate data & analytics
- Digital Twins
- Energy storage systems
- Future aerospace concepts
- Human-machine interfaces
- Nanomaterials
- Neurotechnologies
- Next-gen renewables
- Quantum sensing
- Robotics and automation
- Satellite communications
- Space propulsion concepts
- Synthetic Biology
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years experience in B2B information, intelligence and research sales. With many opportunities to chase, we need someone with proven experience in sales
- Experienced in navigating R&D and Strategy departments in large and global corporations. You’re sharp-minded and feel natural when speaking to FTSE100/Fortune 500 companies and senior execs with influence
- Uses CRM and sales tech to improve efficiency and results. You’ll be able to juggle a lot of different things at once, whilst keeping top priorities at the forefront of everything you do
- Highly motivated and target driven. Your desire to contribute to the growth of a scale-up business and lay the foundations of a sales organisation is a key attribute for our current stage of growth
- Ability to think on your feet, connect the dots, communicate with team members and everyone involved
- High level of attention to detail, personable and flexible
Nice to have
- BSc
Remote and flexible working arrangements considered.