Founding Sales Development Representative | FinTech

Athlete Origin; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Athlete Origin is seeking a Sales Development Representative to join a dynamic team in a high-growth startup environment. This entry-level position offers the chance to develop sales skills while connecting with potential clients in the fintech sector. Ideal candidates are driven, curious, and ready to learn, with a strong interest in technology and financial services.

Benefits

Competitive salary and meaningful equity package

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Team offsites 2-3 times a year

Qualifications

• 1 year of B2B sales experience required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in startups, technology, and/or financial services.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential prospects.
• Reach out to prospects via email, phone, and LinkedIn.
• Qualify leads and set up meetings for the Business Development Manager.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time Management

Sales Techniques

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CRM

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Athlete Origin

Business Development Associate US @ Athlete Origin | Empowering Athletes to Live Successful and Fulfilling Lives Beyond Sport

Athlete Origin connects current and ex-elite athletes with exciting sales and business development career opportunities across the technology sector. We have relationships with a diverse and expanding range of companies – from innovative tech start-ups seeking talent to accelerate their business, to multi-national organisations with a huge range of opportunities globally. Our service is completely free for athletes, just contact us to discuss how we can support you.

Founding Sales Development Representative (SDR) | FinTech | US (Remote)

Backed by top investors including Andreessen Horowitz and Kindred Ventures, our client is unlocking the power of private markets. For decades, private markets have been the secret weapon of the biggest institutional investors. Our client is creating technology which broadens access to this increasingly important asset class.

The mission is about more than just investing, it's about unlocking potential. Our client envisions a future system where anyone with a great idea can access the capital they need, and where any investor can participate, supporting that growth and sharing in its success.

This company is looking for a founding Sales Development Representative (SDR) who’s excited to grow their career in tech sales. You don’t need years of experience - they’ll teach you the tools, techniques, and strategies. What we do need is drive, energy, curiosity, and the desire to learn.

As the founding SDR, you’ll be on the front lines reaching out to potential customers, learning the ropes of fintech sales, and helping them grow across the lending industry.

What you’ll be doing (i.e. job duties):

• Research and identify potential prospects (Investment Advisors).
• Reach out to prospects via email, phone, and LinkedIn to introduce the company
• Qualify leads and set up meetings for the Business Development Manager
• Learn how to use tools like their CRM, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and more
• Work closely with the sales and marketing teams to improve outreach strategy
• Gain hands-on experience in sales while learning about fintech

What we look for in you (i.e. job requirements):

• 1 Year of B2B sales experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Positive attitude, high energy, and a desire to learn
• Comfortable reaching out to new people and starting conversations
• Organized and reliable with good time management
• Interest in startups, technology, and/or financial services
• High Performance Sporting Background.

Nice to Haves:

• Internship or work experience in sales, customer service, or marketing
• Familiarity with CRMs like HubSpot or Salesforce
• Interest in fintech, small business lending, or SaaS

Why Should an Ex-Athlete Join This Company?

• Opportunity to fast track your career potential in a high growth start up
• Competitive salary and meaningful equity package
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Team offsites 2-3 times a year

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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