Sales Development Representative (London)
Get to know us
Ideals is a global B2B SaaS product company recognized as the most highly rated and customer-centric brand in the secure business collaboration market. Trusted by over 2,000,000 users from 175,000 companies globally, we help people run high-stakes processes and make important decisions with less stress, higher quality, and shorter hours.
Ideals Virtual Data Room (VDR): Secure document sharing and collaboration for due diligence, fundraising, corporate reporting, licensing, clinical trials, and other complex transactions.
Ideals Board: Board and leadership collaboration platform for faster, safer, and more compliant decision-making.
The role
To support the rapid expansion of Ideals VDR in the UK, we are looking for a results-driven Sales Development Representative based in the UK, London, eager to fast-track their sales career and fuel our continued double-digit growth.
In this role, you'll target key UK account decision-makers to attain the set revenue goals. We are looking for a fast learner with strong sales and negotiation skills, who can successfully coordinate outreach activities and demos set up. This role is an ideal starting point for a fulfilling B2B sales career within a high-performing tech environment.
Tech stack we use: LinkedIn Sales Navigator, HubSpot, Amplemarket, Clay.
Why Ideals?
High trust from sales peers: Ideals ranks among the Top-5% of companies on RepVue, as rated by sales professionals. You’ll join a team of 10+ Field Sales teammates in London.
Growth opportunity: Accelerate your growth with a bootstrapped SaaS that's scaled 4x revenue (5x more projected in the next 5 years) with our flagship VDR product.
Proven track record: Be part of an established org with over 17 years in the VDR business, 30% + YoY revenue growth, powering 10%+ of global M&A activity.
What you will do
Perform B2B mapping, cold calling, and outreach on named accounts in the UK, tracking personal sales activities in CRM
Conduct detailed customer persona research before the initial contact
Organise product demos for Field Sales with qualified prospects
Proactively initiate communication, build rapport and maintain active engagement with prospects
Collect information and feedback on prospects, guiding them through the qualification process
What you bring
6 months of experience in B2B outbound sales
Proven success in achieving sales metrics
Cold-calling experience
Strong business communication skills in English, including professionally handling objections and gatekeeper interactions
Demonstrated knowledge of effective sales techniques with a proficiency in building fast rapport
Ability to learn quickly and adapt based on feedback
Nice to have
Experience communicating with C-suite personas
SaaS sales experience
Familiarity with key players and market trends in the finance industry
Our assessment process
Screening call with the Talent Acquisition Specialist (30 mins)
Role Play and Hiring Manager interview (60 mins)
Competency-based interview with the Talent Acquisition Specialist (60 mins)
What we offer
We highly value our people, so we will empower you with all the resources and support to help you reach your full potential.
For your best work
Remote-first flexibility to shape your ideal workday
Home workplace budget
Co-working expense coverage
Individual IT budget for extra equipment
Top-tier tech and AI-powered tools
For your growth
Access to Ideals Academy with numerous courses
Investment in external learning and development activities
Guidance in Personal Development Plan creation
Professional literature and subscriptions coverage
Support of your passion as a speaker or writer
Internal talent mobility opportunities
For your well-being
Tailored Wellness Package for your physical and mental health
Funding for sports competitions
25 business days of annual leave
Paid health-related time-off
NEST pension program contribution
Extra perks
Team-building offline and online events
Budget for meetups with your local team
Generous internal referral program
Our culture
Commitment, Excellence, Collaboration, Trust and Care are core values to the Ideals team. For us, these are the principles that every Idealer lives and breathes. We are on the lookout for like-minded individuals who share our values. By doing so, we create a team where talents feel at ease and work to the best of their abilities.
Ideals is an equal opportunity employer
Ideals is made up of people from a wide variety of backgrounds and lifestyles. We embrace diversity and invite applications from people from all walks of life. We don’t discriminate against employees or applicants based on gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, or citizenship.