Business Development Representative
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Posted: 08/07/2026
- £35000 - £45000 per annum + double OTE
- London
- Permanent
Business Development Representative
Location: London (4 days per week office-based - Must have a degree 2:1+)
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 + Uncapped Commission (c. £90,000 OTE) + Equity
An exciting opportunity has arisen with a fast-growing AI technology startup that is transforming a traditional UK industry through innovative automation and workflow solutions.
This is an ideal role for an ambitious sales professional who enjoys outbound prospecting and wants to join an early-stage business where they can make a genuine impact. Working closely with the founders, you will play a key role in building pipeline, refining sales processes, and contributing to the company's growth journey, with a clear progression path into an Account Executive position.
The Role
* Generate new business opportunities through cold calling, email outreach, LinkedIn prospecting, and other outbound activities
* Identify and engage prospective customers across the UK market
* Book qualified meetings and demos for the wider sales team
* Build and maintain a healthy sales pipeline through consistent prospecting activity
* Work closely with senior leadership to develop and improve outreach strategies
* Gather market feedback and customer insights to help shape messaging, positioning, and sales processes
* Maintain accurate CRM records and pipeline updates
What We're Looking For
* 1+ year of experience in a BDR, SDR, Sales Development, or other outbound sales-focused role
* Comfortable with high-volume outbound activity, particularly cold calling
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills
* Resilient, self-motivated, and target-driven
* Commercially minded with a genuine interest in technology and innovation
* Excited by the opportunity to work within a fast-paced startup environment
What's on Offer
* £35,000 - £45,000 base salary
* Uncapped commission with realistic £90,000 OTE
* Equity options
* Direct access to founders and senior leadership
* Clear pathway into an Account Executive role
* Opportunity to help build and shape the sales function from an early stage
* High-growth environment with significant career progression opportunities
For more information, please get in touch.
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Penelope Ward
Consultant