At Sponge, we absolutely love our clients. We work with extraordinary global brands to push the boundaries of creativity, technology & learning science – delivering learning experiences that motivate and inspire. The digital world is thriving. It’s filled with creativity, innovation, endless opportunity, and is constantly evolving. We are at the forefront of that change, shaping the next generation of learning that solves real business challenges.

So, are you an ambitious sales professional with experience in business development? Do you have the tenacity needed to build the foundations of a successful long term client relationship? Are you looking for an opportunity to join a hugely successful company in the fast-growing world of digital learning? If you answered yes to all three, then you could be the SDR we are looking for.

So, what is an SDR at Sponge?

Job titles can be an enigma these days, so let’s break it down a little! Our SDR’s, play a key role in Business Development. They are accountable for opening doors, building relationships, and arranging qualified high-value meetings. With their intelligent and effective outreach strategies via email, phone, and social, they identify and develop opportunities for our Business Development & Account Managers.

But they can't do this alone. SDR’s develop robust partnerships across our Sponge disciplines. Communication is at the heart of their role; regularly engaging with corporate prospects and working closely with creative teams to deliver and inspire with holistic Sponge solutions.

We need people who will:

Be proactive in supporting our growing client portfolio
Successfully build contacts, create opportunities, book sales discovery calls and enthuse prospects
Work collaboratively with internal teams to develop and execute effective outreach strategies
Effectively track conversations through our CRM system

We need people who can demonstrate:

Experience in B2B corporate business development
A desire to develop and excel in a sales career
A track record in consistently achieving and exceeding expectations on personal and team KPIs
Confident and articulate communication skills, at all levels
A commitment to the success and development of others
A strong digital presence or awareness

What we will give you:

Our SDR’s are crucial to the work we do at Sponge, so what would you get in return for joining the team? You would have the opportunity to work for a forward-thinking company focused on success, well-being, and career development. The opportunity to work with and learn from a team of exceptionally talented people whilst working in a supportive and hugely collaborative environment.

What we can offer you……

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!

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