BDR

Tangent; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic career platform is seeking a Business Development Representative in the United Kingdom to engage employers and promote innovative hiring solutions. The role offers a great opportunity for those starting a sales career, focusing on research and outreach to potential partners. Key responsibilities include booking meetings and maintaining CRM data. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a willingness to learn. This role can evolve into senior sales positions and offers a supportive team culture along with competitive pay.

Benefits

Clear progression into senior roles

Hands-on sales training and mentorship

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• No prior sales experience required, just the right attitude.
• Interest in sales, startups, or recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential employer partners.
• Reach out to prospects via email, LinkedIn, and calls.
• Book qualified meetings for the senior sales team.
• Clearly explain Tangent’s value to employers.
• Keep CRM data accurate and up to date.
• Collaborate closely with marketing and product teams.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Confidence speaking with professionals

Curiosity and resilience

Organised approach to managing leads

Interest in sales

Job description

Business Development Representative (BDR)

Location: Remote or London based
Type: Full-time
Company: Tangent

About Tangent

Tangent is a career platform that connects ambitious jobseekers directly with mentors and employers. Instead of endless applications, candidates introduce themselves through short videos and build real relationships. We work with fast-growing companies and sales leaders who want to hire for potential, not just CVs.

The Role

As a Business Development Representative at Tangent, you will be at the front line of our growth. You will introduce Tangent to employers, founders, and sales leaders, helping them discover a better way to hire early talent.

This is an ideal role if you are starting your sales career, moving into tech sales, or looking for a high-impact role in a growing startup.

What You Will Do

• Research and identify potential employer partners

• Reach out to prospects via email, LinkedIn, and calls

• Book qualified meetings for the senior sales team

• Clearly explain Tangent’s value to employers

• Keep CRM data accurate and up to date

• Learn and apply modern outbound sales techniques

• Collaborate closely with marketing and product teams

What We Are Looking For

• Strong communication skills, written and verbal

• Confidence speaking with professionals and decision-makers

• Curiosity, resilience, and a willingness to learn

• Organised approach to managing leads and follow-ups

• Interest in sales, startups, or recruitment

• No prior sales experience required, just the right attitude

Nice to Have

• Experience in sales, recruitment, or customer-facing roles

• Familiarity with LinkedIn, CRM tools, or outbound prospecting

• Passion for helping people progress in their careers

What You Will Get

• Clear progression into Senior BDR or Account Executive roles

• Hands‑on sales training and mentorship

• Exposure to founders, sales leaders, and hiring managers

• Competitive base salary plus commission

• Flexible working and a supportive team culture

• The chance to shape how hiring works for the next generation

Why Join Tangent

You will not just be selling software. You will be helping people unlock opportunities and helping companies hire more humanly. If you want responsibility, learning, and real impact early in your career, Tangent is the place to be.