Senior SDR

Zinc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped Commission

Holiday entitlement 24 days + BH + b"d

Birthday off

Benefits allowance

Early finish Fridays

Company retreat

Work from anywhere 30 days

Pension with NEST

EMI share options

Therapy benefits

Team socials

Nursery workplace benefit

Electric car scheme

Anniversary celebrations

Job summary

Zinc in London is seeking a Senior SDR to drive outbound prospecting and nurture opportunities for the Account Executive team. You’ll use cold calls, emails, LinkedIn, and video messaging to engage potential customers and articulate Zinc’s value proposition. A data-driven mindset helps refine outreach and improve performance.

The role offers an uncapped commission plan and a fast-growing tech environment, with ample room for career progression and skill development in a high-velocity sales team.

Qualifications

• 12+ months experience in sales or tech is desirable.
• You thrive on reaching targets and continuous improvement.
• You communicate clearly across cold calls, emails, and social channels.

Responsibilities

• Prospect engagement via cold calls, emails, LinkedIn, and video messages.
• Deliver compelling messages that communicate Zinc’s value.
• Analyse outreach data to refine approach and boost results.
• Generate, nurture, and qualify leads for Account Executive team.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing to maximise opportunities.
• Embrace coaching to hit individual and team targets.

Skills

Proactive & motivated

Ambitious & coachable

Exceptional communicator

Organized & analytical

Team player

Job description

Description

This role is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-growing team driving Zinc’s mission to revolutionise background checking. With three years of consistent 2x year-on-year growth — and plans to do it again—you’ll play a key role in our continued success.

As a Senior SDR, you’ll master modern sales techniques, engage with prospects across multiple channels, and contribute to the growth of a cutting-edge tech company. Whether you’re starting your career or looking to take your sales skills to the next level, this role will set you up for success.

Department

Outbound (SDR)

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Zinc - London

Compensation

£36,000 - £40,000 / year

Key Responsibilities

• Prospect Engagement: Identify and connect with potential customers through cold calls, emails, LinkedIn outreach, and video messaging.
• Storytelling & Communication: Deliver compelling messages that capture attention and communicate Zinc’s value proposition effectively.
• Sales Strategy: Use data to analyse your outreach, refine your approach, and improve performance.
• Pipeline Management: Generate, nurture, and qualify leads for the Account Executive team.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the sales and marketing teams to ensure alignment and maximise opportunities.
• Continuous Improvement: Embrace coaching and feedback to refine your techniques and hit individual and team targets.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Proactive & Motivated: You’re solution-oriented, thrive on challenges, and take ownership of your success.
• Ambitious & Coachable: You’re eager to learn, grow, and push through tough days with resilience and determination.
• Exceptional Communicator: You excel at storytelling and can quickly capture attention through cold calls, emails, and video outreach.
• Organized & Analytical: You enjoy using data to drive decisions and keep your efforts focused.
• Team Player: You value collaboration and contribute positively to a supportive team culture.

You’ll likely have 12 months or more experience in sales or tech, but we’re more interested in your potential and attitude than your resume.

What we offer

• Uncapped Commission
• 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays + your birthday off
• £1200 annual benefits allowance (ThanksBen, from month 2)
• Early finish Fridays (16:00)
• Yearly company retreat abroad
• 30 days to Work from anywhere
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Leave (13 weeks full pay, 17 weeks half pay, then SMP for maternity, 1 month full pay for paternity/adoption)
• Statutory pension with NEST (3% employer, 5% employee)
• Zinc shares, issued through the EMI Scheme
• Unlimited access to Spill Therapy
• Company socials, quarterly team socials Free Monday lunches
• Nursery workplace benefit scheme (Yellownest)
• Option to lease an electric car through Electric Car Scheme
• Celebrated Zinc anniversaries