Inbound Sales Development Representative London, England, United Kingdom - Hybrid

Cision Global; London; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a driven Inbound Sales Development Representative to join their dynamic team. This exciting role offers the chance to engage with potential clients, manage inbound leads, and collaborate closely with Sales and Marketing teams. Ideal for individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about building relationships, this position provides a unique opportunity to shape processes and contribute to the company's growth. Join a supportive team dedicated to your development and help drive meaningful connections in the world of communication.

Qualifications

• Natural people person with strong communication skills.
• Eager to learn and grow in a sales role.

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound leads and engage potential clients.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing for lead handoff.

Skills

Communication Skills

Sales Enthusiasm

Relationship Building

Proactivity

Independence

Education

Relevant Degree

Job description

At Cision, we believe in empowering every individual to make an impact. Here, your voice is heard, your ideas are valued, and your unique perspective fuels our collective success. As part of our global team, you'll thrive in an environment that champions curiosity, collaboration, and innovation, all while making meaningful contributions to the brands we accelerate.

Join us in shaping the future of communication and building authentic connections that matter. Whether you're solving complex problems or driving bold innovations, your growth is our success, and together, we’ll create the conversations of tomorrow.

Empower your impact at Cision. Be seen, be understood, be you.

About the Role:
We are looking for an enthusiastic, driven, and personable individual to join our team as an Inbound Sales Development Representative (SDR). You will be working alongside our SDR function, closely collaborating with both the Sales and Marketing teams to respond to inbound inquiries in a timely manner. This is a new and exciting role, giving you the unique opportunity to take ownership, make it your own, and work with managers and Account Executives to significantly impact our success.
This role is perfect for someone who loves building rapport quickly, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is eager to develop their skills in a supportive, growth-oriented company.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead Qualification & Engagement: Manage inbound leads from marketing-driven sources, including demo requests and profiled form submissions.
2. Building Relationships: Engage with potential clients through calls and emails, establishing connections and fostering interest in Cision’s offerings.
3. Collaborative Growth: Work with Sales, Marketing, and Business Development teams to ensure smooth lead handoff and follow-up, contributing to pipeline growth.
4. Ownership & Impact: As the first Inbound SDR, you will play a pivotal role in defining and refining processes, shaping how we approach inbound engagement.

Ideal Candidate:

1. A natural people person who builds rapport easily.
2. Previous work experience or a relevant degree.
3. Enthusiastic about sales and eager to learn and grow in the role.
4. Highly motivated, proactive, and able to work independently.
5. Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
6. Comfortable with phone and email outreach.

Why Join Us?

1. Be at the forefront of an exciting new role at Cision.
2. Work closely with managers and Account Executives to drive success.
3. Develop valuable skills in sales, marketing, and customer engagement.
4. Join a dynamic, supportive team dedicated to your growth.

Cision is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves and perform at their best. We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion is vital to driving our culture, sparking innovation and achieving long-term success. Cision is proud to have joined more than 600 companies in signing the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion pledge and named a “Top Diversity Employer” for 2021 by DiversityJobs.com.

Cision is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected statuses.

Cision is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Cision will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail].