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IDEANEST is hiring a high‑impact Sales Development Representative to open doors with B2B decision-makers in the UK and US. This full‑time, remote role centers on multi‑channel, personalized outreach, rigorous prospect research, and data‑driven pipeline management in a lean, agile team. You’ll own top‑of‑funnel strategy, maintain CRM integrity, and collaborate asynchronously, with at least two hours overlap with GMT. Success is measured by booked discovery meetings, steady pipeline velocity, and a strong show rate, with a potential move to Sales Executive within six months. To apply, share proven cold-outreach results, tailor examples to IDEANEST’s markets, and show your research process.
Role Summary
The
Sales Development Representative (SDR)
is a high-impact "door opener" responsible for identifying and engaging B2B decision-makers across the UK and US markets. This role exists to drive revenue growth by transforming cold prospects into qualified discovery meetings through personalized, multi-channel outreach. This is a
Full-time, Remote (Global)
position at a
Mid-Level
seniority, designed for a self-motivated hunter who thrives on autonomy rather than micromanagement.
Work Setup & Collaboration
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Location & Hours:
Fully remote and global; requires at least
2 hours of overlap with GMT
for asynchronous syncs and team updates.
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Autonomy:
High level of trust with no surveillance software; success is measured by
pipeline movement and output quality
rather than activity volume alone.
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Collaboration:
Direct, asynchronous coordination with the sales team to refine messaging and optimize the transition from prospect to lead.
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Process:
Operating within a lean, agile environment (11-50 employees) where feedback loops are short and individual ideas are implemented quickly.
What You'll Do
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Research and target
B2B decision-makers, including Founders and Heads of Sales, within the professional services sector.
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Execute multi-channel sequences
across email, LinkedIn, and cold calls to generate high-intent discovery meetings.
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Craft bespoke outreach
that sounds human and demonstrates deep prospect research, avoiding generic templates or scripts.
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Manage the CRM pipeline
daily to ensure data integrity and accurate forecasting of sales opportunities.
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Analyze outreach metrics
to identify what messaging resonates and pivot strategies accordingly.
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Collaborate cross-functionally
with the sales team to ensure a seamless handoff of qualified leads.
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Own the top-of-funnel strategy
for assigned territories, acting as the primary voice of the brand for new prospects.
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Iterate on sales collateral
based on direct market feedback to improve conversion rates.
Success Indicators
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Meeting Volume:
Consistently hit or exceed weekly targets for qualified discovery meetings booked.
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Pipeline Velocity:
Maintain a steady flow of prospects that convert to Sales Qualified Leads (SQLs).
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Conversion Quality:
Maintain a high "show rate" for meetings by ensuring prospects are properly vetted and briefed.
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Growth Milestone:
Achieve performance benchmarks to transition into a
Sales Executive
role within 6 months.
Required Qualifications
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Proven Outreach Experience:
Demonstrated success in a cold outreach role (SDR/BDR) with a track record of booking meetings.
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Market Knowledge:
Familiarity with the
UK and/or US B2B landscapes
and professional services industry norms.
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Strategic Research:
Ability to use tools (LinkedIn, Google, etc.) to find "hooks" that make outreach relevant and timely.
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Human-Centric Writing:
Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to write
persuasive, non-templated copy
.
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CRM Proficiency:
Experience maintaining clean data and managing workflows within a CRM (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive).
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Async Communication:
Strong ability to manage tasks independently and communicate clearly via Slack/documentation in a remote setting.
Nice to Have
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Familiarity with sales automation tools (e.g., Apollo, SalesLoft, or Outreach.io).
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Previous experience working in a
small, fast-growing startup
environment.
About the Team/Environment
We are a London-based growth company with a
high-velocity, low-friction
culture. Our team values quality over "busy work," utilizing a modern tech stack to support a fully remote, global workforce. We maintain a high quality bar for our talent solutions, ensuring that when you open a door, you are selling a product that truly delivers results.