Business Development Representative EMEA

Socket.dev; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is hiring a Business Development Representative to drive demand across a defined UK territory in a hybrid setup. You will identify high-value leads and work closely with Account Executives to convert opportunities while maintaining clean data in Salesforce.

The role focuses on multi-channel outreach, prospecting, and building relationships with potential partners to accelerate revenue growth while upholding Socket.dev's brand and mission.

Responsibilities

• Generate demand for Socket.dev's platform across a defined territory.
• Identify and qualify high-value leads to create revenue opportunities.
• Collaborate with Account Executives and ensure smooth handover of qualified prospects.
• Maintain data integrity in Salesforce and track progress across channels.

Job description

The role & impact

As a Business Development Representative, you will be the driving force behind generating demand for our platform and solutions within a defined territory. By identifying and qualifying high-value leads, you will play a critical role in creating revenue opportunities that directly contribute to our mission of making small business beautiful.

You will act as a thought leader and a credible face of the brand at industry events, attracting partners who share our vision. Your work ensures that more small businesses gain access to the big business technology they need to thrive, helping to build a stronger global economy.

The team & how they connect

You will join a goal-motivated sales team that thrives on achieving outcomes and building lasting relationships. Working closely with Account Executives, you will refine lead generation strategies and ensure a seamless handover of qualified prospects.

The team is currently working on

• Executing multi-channel demand generation plans using prospecting lists, social media, and targeted marketing.
• Identifying key decision-makers through deep research into potential accounting and bookkeeping partners.
• Managing proactive outbound engagement to qualify prospects and route them to the appropriate sales representatives.
• Maintaining a high standard of data integrity within Salesforce to track progress and optimise channel performance.

Where and how you can work

Xero is a Great Place to Work UK accredited. We offer a flexible working environment that balances focused remote work with collaborative "boost days" in our modern office spaces. This hybrid approach allows you to stay connected with your team while maintaining the autonomy needed to manage your territory effectively.

Here are some of the things we are looking for

• You possess a natural ability to form trusting relationships and anticipate the needs of various stakeholders.
• Your communication style is clear, persuasive, and professional across both written and verbal channels.
• Using multiple platforms comes easily to you, and you have a proven ability to develop targeted strategies to drive interest in software solutions.
• Adapting to new technology and software is something you do quickly and with a high degree of technical curiosity.
• You bring a strong work ethic and thrive in fast-paced environments where success is measured by clear metrics and quotas.
• Being detail-oriented is a core strength, especially when it comes to managing complex prospecting activities and organisational tasks.