Remote SDR: Growth-Driven Startup Role

Auctane; Leeds; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

London office access

25 days holiday (30 with tenure)

Company pension

Life insurance

Long-term income protection

Private medical & dental (Bupa)

Training budget

Health & wellbeing benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Job summary

Auctane is recruiting a Sales Development Representative to handle high-volume phone and email engagements, discover prospects, and generate net new opportunities for the regional sales teams. This remote-first role requires monthly visits to the London office and emphasizes discovery, qualification, and opportunity building.

The ideal candidate has 1 year in SDR/BDR, startup energy, strong communication, and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Sales Development (SDR) or Business Development Representative (BDR).
• Entrepreneurial spirit and excited about being in a startup environment.
• Goal-oriented and self-starter with a proven work ethic.
• Excellent telephone and personal demeanor.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to think critically and identify a problem's most fundamental elements.
• Ability to uncover business pain points and identify solutions.
• Ability to overcome challenges and determination to succeed.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field of study a plus.
• Basic understanding of e-commerce, shipping, and/or B2B SaaS products.
• Proactive, well-organized, and strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and frequent change.
• English and German are required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Prospect, qualify and develop leads into sales-ready opportunities.
• Establish and build rapport with prospects via telephone, email and live chat.
• Calling / emailing.
• Prospects and answering.
• Prospect calls and emails.
• Successfully manage and overcome sales objections to develop interest.
• Transform received leads into qualified sales opportunities.
• Research target companies, contacts and accounts.
• Document all activities in Salesforce to ensure efficient lead management.
• Capture accurate and complete Prospect information. Salesforce Activity Notes, Lead Stage change and Opportunity builds.
• Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly new opportunity generation metrics.

Skills

SDR experience

English & German

Startup mindset

Telephone sales

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Auctane is recruiting a Sales Development Representative to handle high-volume phone and email engagements, discover prospects, and generate net new opportunities for the regional sales teams. This remote-first role requires monthly visits to the London office and emphasizes discovery, qualification, and opportunity building.

The ideal candidate has 1 year in SDR/BDR, startup energy, strong communication, and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset.