Sales Development Representative, UK

CrowdStrike; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading compensation

Wellness programs

Generous vacation & holidays

Parental & adoption leaves

Professional development

Employee networks

Job summary

CrowdStrike is seeking a Sales Development Representative to join our growing Sales Team in Reading. You will generate interest, qualify leads, and schedule product demonstrations for our Inside Sales Reps. Attendance at the office is required twice a week.

We value candidates who are passionate about the SaaS B2B security space, highly driven, and capable of articulating technical information. You will use Salesforce.com and other CRM tools to build a robust pipeline and drive outcomes.

Qualifications

• SaaS B2B security-focused role experience is preferred.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate technical information clearly.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding goals in a metrics-driven environment.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills with a collaborative approach.
• Fluent English with professional communication experience in a business context.
• Experience using AI to enhance decision-making and workflow efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Generate interest and qualify leads for Inside Sales Reps in SMB/Corporate.
• Schedule product demonstrations between Sales Reps and potential clients.
• Generate outbound activity to identify and contact new prospects.
• Develop email and social campaigns to identify prospects.
• Use Salesforce.com and CRM tools to manage a pipeline of leads and opportunities.

Skills

SaaS B2B security

Communication skills

Technical articulation

Goal oriented

Time management

Team player

Fluent English

AI-driven decisions

Sales mindset

Tools

Salesforce.com

Job description

As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn't changed - we're here to stop breaches, and we've redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform. We work on large scale distributed systems, processing almost 3 trillion events per day and this traffic is growing daily. Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We're proud to work for a mission-driven company leveraging AI to transform the way we work. CrowdStrikers drive their careers through flexibility and autonomy while also being expected to contribute to a culture of responsible AI adoption, experimentation, and innovation. We use an AI-first mindset as a force multiplier to proactively and continuously accelerate execution, build expertise, uncover insights, and solve complex problems. We're always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.

About the Role

CrowdStrike is seeking an Sales Development Representative to join our growing Sales Team. We’re seeking driven, results-oriented innovators who are ready to change the game!

Applicants must be located in or near Reading, as regular attendance at the office is mandatory twice a week.

What You'll Do

• Work within our SMB/Corporate segment to generate interest and qualify leads for our Inside Sales Representatives.

• Evaluate incoming leads, and schedule product demonstrations between our Sales Representatives and potential clients

• Generate outbound activity to identify, contact, and qualify potential customers

• Develop creative marketing campaigns through email and social media to identify new prospects

• Use Salesforce.com and other CRM tools to generate and manage a pipeline of leads and opportunities

What You'll Need

• Passionate about becoming a market expert within the SaaS B2B Security space, and about entering the tech sales world

• Highly driven individual with exceptional communication skills

• Ability to learn and clearly articulate technical information

• Track record of exceeding expectations and succeeding in goal-driven, metrics-based environments

• Detail-oriented, self-disciplined with strong time management and organisational skills.

• Competitive nature, but also a collaborative team player

• Fluent in English

• Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.

Bonus Points

• Business development or inside sales experience is a plus

• Salesforce.com or other CRM experience also a plus

Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike

• Market leader in compensation and equity awards
• Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
• Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
• Paid parental and adoption leaves
• Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
• Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections
• Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
• Great Place to Work Certified across the globe

CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.

CrowdStrike is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions- including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, return from lay-off, terminations and social/recreational programs- on valid job requirements.