Sales Development Representative (sdr)

Jumpstart Your Sales Career with Sponge as a Sales Development Representative!

Are you ready to transform the learning landscape? Do you have the drive, ambition, and expertise in Sales Navigator to connect with top-tier clients? Sponge, a trailblazer in digital learning solutions, is hunting for a dynamic Sales Development Representative (SDR) to join our vibrant Bristol team!

About Sponge:

At Sponge, we turn traditional training on its head, delivering cutting-edge, custom digital learning solutions to global brands. Our innovative approach makes learning unforgettable and impactful. Our exciting client list includes some of the worlds’ biggest brands – AstraZeneca, Coca-Cola, IKEA, Tesco, and Royal Mail, to name but a few.  With strong financial backing, we’re growing fast, focused on being a global leader in learning and development, bringing together a heritage of creativity and technology, and applying the latest thinking in learning science to deliver truly effective digital learning.

Your Mission:

As our SDR, you’ll be the engine of our growth. Using Sales Navigator, you’ll identify and qualify new business opportunities, connecting with potential clients and showcasing how Sponge’s solutions can revolutionize their training programs.

What You’ll Do:

• Hunt for Leads: Use Sales Navigator to pinpoint potential clients across various industries.
• Engage & Excite: Connect with prospects via phone, email, and social media, sparking interest in Sponge’s offerings.
• Qualify & Convert: Assess leads and set up meetings for our sales team to close deals.
• Collaborate: Work closely with marketing on campaigns and follow-ups.
• Record & Report: Keep our CRM up-to-date with your interactions and insights.
• Stay Sharp: Keep abreast of industry trends and our evolving product suite.

What You Bring:

• Proven experience with Sales Navigator.
• A go-getter attitude with unstoppable drive and ambition.
• Stellar communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational wizardry and attention to detail.
• A knack for thriving in fast-paced environments.
• Sales or customer service background is a bonus.

Why Sponge?

• Innovation at Heart: Join a team that champions creativity and innovation.
• Career Advancement: We invest in your development with training and career growth opportunities.
• Make an Impact: Work on projects that transform learning for top global brands.
• Team Spirit: Collaborate with a diverse, passionate team in a vibrant environment.

Ready to take your sales career to the next level? Apply now and help us reshape the future of learning!

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary – our priority is to find the right person#
• Qualification and training opportunity
• Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home some of the week 
• Pension 
• Income protection and life assurance  
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays 
• Your birthday off 
• A fabulous health cash plan

Location – Hybrid Bristol

Our new headquarters is in the Bristol area (The Paintworks). We offer a mix of home and office working because we believe both are necessary for a high performing team. We know you need some time to concentrate and avoid constant commuting, so homeworking is essential, but we also feel face-to-face time is important too.

We work in a Hybrid way with ideally 2/3 days per week in the office and the rest of the week worked remotely. We offer flexible working options also to help find the right work-life balance for you.

We currently have main offices in the UK in Bristol, Plymouth, Glasgow, and in Europe in Berlin and Brussels.

Be you, with us!

At Sponge, we are all different. And that’s what makes us great! We hire talented people with different and diverse backgrounds, stories, and perspectives not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger.

We are actively working and committed to increasing diversity in our teams and management positions. It’s our ambition to create an inclusive environment where we can all be ourselves together.

What’s next?

If this sounds like you, then you’re on your way to joining a forward-thinking industry leader and a team of like-minded, exceptionally talented people. Simply send us your CV, and we will be in touch.

We can’t wait to hear from you!