Business Development Representative

Linnworks; Greater London; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote & flexible working

Fantastic team culture

Laptop & home office budget

Private Medical Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Mental well-being support

24/7 EAP

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Training and personal development

Job summary

A leading eCommerce automation company in Greater London is seeking a highly motivated Business Development Representative to join their EMEA team. This entry-level position involves outbound and inbound lead generation, crafting outreach messaging, and booking meetings. Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years in a sales-related role and strong communication skills. The company offers a flexible remote working environment and various benefits including medical insurance and personal development support.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a BDR/SDR or sales-related role, ideally in SaaS or eCommerce.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills — comfortable engaging C-level and VP-level prospects.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential eCommerce clients through outbound prospecting.
• Qualify inbound leads and route them to the appropriate sales team members.
• Book meetings and demos for Account Executives.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Team player

Education

1-2 years in a BDR/SDR or sales-related role

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

Outreach

Salesloft

ZoomInfo

Job description

Business Development Representative (UK-based Remote)

Linnworks Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Role Overview

Linnworks is seeking a highly motivated Business Development Representative for their EMEA team! As a Business Development Representative with Linnworks, you’ll be prospective customers' first point of contact. You will generate and qualify leads through outbound and inbound outreach, working closely with Marketing and Account Executives. You’ll be responsible for identifying high‑potential prospects, initiating conversations, and setting up qualified meetings that drive pipeline and revenue growth. This is an incredible opportunity to take your SaaS sales career to the next level!

Please ensure you are eligible to work in the UK, as we are unable to accommodate sponsorship.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential eCommerce clients through outbound prospecting (emails, calls, LinkedIn).
• Qualify inbound leads and route them to the appropriate sales team members.
• Craft compelling outreach messaging tailored to personas within the eCommerce space.
• Conduct discovery calls to understand customer pain points and align with our value proposition.
• Book meetings and demos for Account Executives.
• Maintain accurate records in our CRM and regularly update lead and opportunity statuses.
• Collaborate with Marketing on campaign feedback and lead quality.
• Meet and exceed monthly KPIs, including outreach volume, meetings booked, and qualified opportunities created.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of experience in a BDR/SDR or sales‑related role, ideally in SaaS or eCommerce.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills — you’re comfortable engaging C‑level and VP‑level prospects.
• Self‑motivated, organized, and able to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) and sales engagement tools (e.g., Outreach, Salesloft, ZoomInfo).
• Team player with a growth mindset and desire to build a career in tech sales.

Nice to Have

• Experience working with eCommerce platforms (e.g., Shopify, Magento, BigCommerce).
• Familiarity with the e‑commerce SaaS ecosystem or digital retail customer journeys.
• Prior experience in a scaling startup or mid‑sized tech environment.

Perks & Benefits

• 🏠 Remote & flexible working – with hybrid options in London or Chichester
• ✨ Fantastic team culture based on trust and belonging.
• 💻 Laptop & home office budget – £500 to set up your ideal workspace.
• 🩺 Private Medical Insurance with Aviva, including Dental & Optical.
• 💚 Group Life Insurance & Yulife Wellbeing & Rewards.
• 🧘🏻♀️ Mental well‑being support – Access therapy, mental health sessions, and yoga through a free premium subscription to Headspace.
• 🤗 EAP confidential benefit – 24/7 access to compassionate guidance & expert advice
• ⛱ 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• 📖 Training, support, and personal development

Who We Are

As the global leader in the eCommerce automation sector, Linnworks has one mission: Giving our clients back their time to grow and lead their brands. Companies wanting to sell their products via marketplaces like Amazon, eBay, Facebook, etc need a platform to automate and monitor retail, inventory and shipping processes and performance. We have teams across North America and Europe, and we are backed by Marlin Equity Partners, a leading growth equity firm headquartered out of California. Linnworks not only has the market‑leading product for e‑commerce automation but also attracts the best people in the industry. Highly skilled, passionate, and collaborative with a winning and customer‑centric attitude – we pride ourselves on our people.

Life At Linnworks

Linnworks is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EoE). We believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and background leads to a better environment for our employees, and better service for our customers. The training and development of our employees is something we value deeply. We are committed to continuous investment into their personal growth, providing clear paths for career progression, and equipping them with the tools and training required to become experts in their profession.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

Software Development