Shipping Tech BDR: Launch Your Sales Career

Sedna; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedna is seeking a motivated Business Development Representative in London to drive outreach to shipping companies and qualify opportunities. You’ll be on the front line, learning Sedna’s AI-powered platform and industry language while building essential sales skills.

No formal sales background is required; curiosity and drive are valued as you engage with prospects, network via LinkedIn, and help expand Sedna’s customer base in the shipping sector.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and driven to succeed in a fast-growth tech environment.
• Clear, concise communicator who holds the audience's attention.
• Emotionally intelligent with the ability to manage stress and collaborate.
• Tech-savvy and quick to learn new tools and platforms.
• Willing to learn and adapt; an entry point into a sales/tech career.
• Shipping industry knowledge is a plus, not required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage potential shipping industry clients using social tools and research.
• Outreach via email, calls, videos, and social channels to qualify leads.
• Qualify leads and book initial meetings with account teams.
• Collaborate with Account Executives to forecast and develop pipeline.
• Continuous learning and sharing insights to improve team results.

Skills

Self-motivation

Concise communication

Emotional intelligence

Technical aptitude

Coachable

Shipping knowledge

Job description

Sedna is seeking a motivated Business Development Representative in London to drive outreach to shipping companies and qualify opportunities. You’ll be on the front line, learning Sedna’s AI-powered platform and industry language while building essential sales skills.

No formal sales background is required; curiosity and drive are valued as you engage with prospects, network via LinkedIn, and help expand Sedna’s customer base in the shipping sector.