Sales Development Representative

Starburst
London, United Kingdom
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for career-oriented candidates who thrive in dynamic environments and seek to develop sales acumen in enterprise data analytics, with a requirement for hybrid work in London and collaboration with senior sales teams.

Best fit for

  • Career-focused individuals seeking to launch or transition into software sales with a drive for personal and professional growth.
    — “You want a career in sales and see this as an excellent way to learn and prove yourself”
  • Candidates with a demonstrated ability to adapt and perform in fast-paced, collaborative settings.
    — “working with an all-star sales team at our fast paced growth company”
  • Those who are naturally curious about data technologies and how they impact enterprise operations.
    — “Have an innate curiosity about how data is changing the world”

Things to consider

  • Hybrid work arrangement requires a minimum of three days per week in the London office.
    — “This role is a hybrid model and therefore 3 days a week will be expected to be in the London office.”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize your ability to research and articulate tailored value propositions for enterprise clients.
    — “Reach out to prospective customers with a well-researched hypothesis on how we can solve their pain”
  • Highlight experience in outbound prospecting through email, phone, and social media.
    — “Outbound prospecting through email, phone calls, and social media to schedule meetings for the Sales team”
  • Demonstrate a track record of achieving goals and perseverance in long-term projects.
    — “Examples of where you have displayed your passion and perseverance to accomplish a long term goal”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • lead generation
  • sales quota achievement
Typical background
sales developmentsales

Skills & requirements

Required

Sales DevelopmentLead GenerationProspectingDiscoverySales Quota Achievement

Preferred

Business AcumenEntrepreneurial Mindset

Stack & domain

ProspectingDiscoverySalesEmailPhone CallsSocial MediaCuriosityPassionPerseveranceBusiness AcumenEntrepreneurshipSoftware Sales

About the role

Original posting from Starburst via Greenhouse

About Starburst

Starburst delivers enterprise intelligence at scale by giving organizations secure, governed access to all their data, wherever it lives. Built for distributed data environments, Starburst helps enterprises power AI and analytics without the cost and complexity of traditional data consolidation. With open standards including Trino and Apache Iceberg, Starburst enables trusted access to complete enterprise context while helping organizations avoid vendor lock-in. Leading global enterprises trust Starburst to fuel AI, analytics, and enterprise intelligence. Learn more at starburst.ai.

About the role

We are looking for top performers who can match Starburst Data’s leading product offering with the right customer. While working with an all-star sales team at our fast paced growth company, you should be curious and have a basic understanding of our offerings. We will provide you with the training and support you need to be the best.You revel in the day to day details while maintaining a clear understanding of the big picture, effortlessly directing your sales efforts to our Account Executives.This position is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate eager to kickstart their career in software sales.

As a Sales Development Representative at Starburst you will:

Reach out to prospective customers with a well-researched hypothesis on how we can solve their pain

Meticulously track and nurture your outbound activity

Nimbly interact with potential customers through various points of contact including attending in person meetings, trainings, and trade shows with confidence and ease

Learn the basics of prospecting and discovery to help jumpstart your career in salesMeet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual lead generation quotas

Outbound prospecting through email, phone calls, and social media to schedule meetings for the Sales team

Qualify leads and assess their needs to determine if they are a good fit for Starburst Data

Some of the things we look for:

Have an innate curiosity about how data is changing the world

Enjoy a challenge and getting out of your comfort zone to aid in your personal and professional development/growth

Adeptly prioritize and reprioritize based on the evolving demands of other departments

Thrive in the unknown – and have a track record to prove it

Examples of where you have displayed your passion and perseverance to accomplish a long term goal

You want a career in sales and see this as an excellent way to learn and prove yourself

Business Acumen - you have built this through academic or professional experiences

You are an Entrepreneur at heart

Where could this role be based?

This role is a hybrid model and therefore 3 days a week will be expected to be in the London office. 

Build your career at Starburst

All-Stars have the opportunity and freedom to realize their true potential. By building alongside top talent, we’re empowered to take ownership of our careers and drive meaningful change. Anchored in industry-proven technology and unprecedented success, All-Stars are taking on the challenge everyday to disrupt our industry –  and the future. 

Our global workforce is supported by a competitive Total Rewards program that reflects our commitment to a rewarding and supportive work environment. This includes a variety of benefits like competitive pay, attractive stock grants, flexible paid time off, and more. 

We are committed to fostering an intentional, inclusive, and diverse culture that drives deep engagement, authentic belonging, and an exceptional All-Star experience. We believe that diversity of thought, perspective, background and experience will enable us to own what we do, drive our success and empower our All-Stars to show up authentically.

Starburst provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state

 or local laws.

Source: Starburst careers (Greenhouse)

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