Business Development Representative

Appspace; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Remote work opportunities

Paid company holidays

Casual dress code

Job summary

Appspace is seeking a Business Development Representative to join our UK team in a hybrid setup. You will bridge inbound and outbound MQLs to the sales team, acting as a trusted advisor to prospects and guiding them toward Appspace solutions before a warm handoff to a sales executive.

You’ll build relationships, be inquisitive, and results-driven, with responsibilities spanning lead qualification, outreach strategy, product training, and collaboration with sales to generate new opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years in business development or outbound sales.
• Proficiency with Salesforce and outreach platforms like Gong.io and ZoomInfo.
• Strong written and verbal communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work both in a team and independently with initiative.
• Experience with appointment-setting strategies and lead generation.

Responsibilities

• Qualify warm leads promptly and convert them to opportunities for Sales.
• Use Salesforce, Gong.io, ZoomInfo and LinkedIn to support outreach efforts.
• Develop outreach strategies and drive new lead generation initiatives.
• Research and improve lead quality with online data and account insights.
• Attend product trainings and gain in-depth product knowledge.
• Monitor meetings with prospects and manage introductions and follow‑ups.
• Act as first contact for new prospects and map next steps accordingly.
• Collaborate with Sales to bring new lead-gen ideas to weekly meetings.

Skills

Business development

Salesforce

GONG.io

LinkedIn

Tools

SalesLoft

ZoomInfo

Chili Piper

Job description

At Appspace, we’re passionate about creating better work experiences for people everywhere, and we’re looking for people that feel the same way. Our global office locations and flexible work culture help you work wherever and however you’re at your best. Plus, we take the time to help you enjoy your work, build lasting connections, and grow your role. Join the Appspace team and be a part of a culture that’s helping people everywhere love where they work.

Your Role as a Business Development Representative:

The SDR team bridges the gap between inbound and outbound-generated marketing qualified leads (MQL’s) and the sales team to turn MQL’s into early-stage sales opportunities. Reporting to the VP of Business Development and SMB sales, the sales development representative acts as trusted advisors to prospective customers to understand their business challenges/pains and provide guidance and potential Appspace solutions to prospects, which leads to a warm hand off to the sales exec.

To be successful in this role, you are a natural relationship builder, inquisitive and results driven.

A Day in the Life of a Business Development Representative:

• Ensure prompt and professional qualification of warm leads and converting them to opportunities for Sales
• Leverage several software platforms including Salesforce, SalesLoft, Chili Piper, and more in a coordinated way with the rest of the team
• Maintain a self-starter attitude while creating outreach strategies for new lead generation
• Research and improve the overall quality of leads by supplementing lead and account data using online research
• Attend product training and develop an understanding of our product and services
• Monitor and attend meetings with prospects while handling the introductions and follow-up
• Be the first point of contact for new business prospects and determine the next steps for each prospect moving forward
• Establish active communication and engagement with prospects to create new leads and sales openings
• Collaborate with sales by bringing innovative lead generation ideas to each weekly meeting

Success Metrics:

• Qualified leads passed to the sales team and accepted
• Opportunity value generated from qualified leads
• Closed won ARR achieved from qualified leads
• Call quality with target buyer personas and buying groups

What You’ll Need:

• 2+ years of relevant business development experience
• Strong proficiency with salesforce.com, GONG.io, Zoominfo, LinkedIn Experience in outbound communications, both phone and written. Attention to detail and strong work ethic
• Strong team player, but also self-motivated and ability to work independently when needed.
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Excellent relationship building skills and experience
• Demonstrated understanding and application of effective appointment setting strategies and techniques

The Perks of Working for Appspace:

For all our UK based team members, we offer a variety of benefits from competitive salaries, employer paid medical, dental and vision coverage, employer paid life insurance, mental health resources, pension plan and paid maternity and parental leave program.

Additional perks include:

• Generous PTO
• Remote work opportunities
• Paid company holidays
• A casual dress work environment

Disclaimer:

Appspace is committed to equitable compensation practices and complies with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. For jurisdictions that require pay scale disclosure, a general compensation range may be provided during the initial stages of the interview process. Final compensation will be based on multiple factors including experience, skills, certifications, and overall fit for the role.

If you are located in a jurisdiction with specific pay transparency requirements, we will be happy to discuss the relevant range during your application process.

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