Despite being a digital learning and technology organisation, being HUMAN sits at the heart of everything we do at Sponge. We work with extraordinary humans, across global brands to push the boundaries of creativity, technology & learning science – delivering unforgettable digital learning experiences that motivate and inspire.
We know that if you have the right mindset, you can learn anything, so, if you’ve no experience in Sales, we want to hear from you 🫵
What we are looking for runs more deeply than skills which together we can build… what we’re really looking for is someone with a can-do attitude, a hunger to succeed and who is eager to develop themselves and start their career.
So, what is an SDR at Sponge? SDR stands for Sales Development Representative and you’ll be responsible for generating new qualified business opportunities, playing a key role in Business Development. It’s exciting - you’ll open doors, build relationships, make new connections and introduce our client managers, to key prospects. Communication is at the heart of an SDR role - you’ll reach new prospects via email, phone, and socials (like LinkedIn) - and you’ll be regularly engaging with prospects and working closely with our creative teams to realise our vision to reimagine learning across global organisations.
We need a human who is:
🗃️ Organised and proactive – you’ll be supporting us to grow our client portfolio and setting up campaigns for engaging new customers, which means organisation is 🗝️.
😁 Personable, approachable and, really… finds it easy to make new friends – you’ll be building contacts, creating new sales opportunities, booking sales discovery calls and delighting new customers.
📝👂A great listener - you’ll track your conversations through our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system and share any useful insights you find out with the sales and marketing team.
🤝 Team player – you’ll work with lots of amazing and talented humans at Sponge, working collaboratively to develop and execute effective outreach strategies.
🗣️ Communicator – you’re going to be talking to lots of humans inside Sponge and in global organisations, so communication skills are a must!
🏆 A desire to SUCCEED and grow your career!
What’s in it for you?
You’ll have the opportunity to work in a forward-thinking company, focused on seeing it’s people succeed. We care about our peoples well-being and career development.
💰 A competitive salary – our priority is to find the right person
🏠🏢 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
Be you, with us!
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 our authentic selves, together.
Location – Hybrid Bristol or Plymouth
Our new headquarters is in Bristol (The Paintworks). You’ll be able to work flexibly from home and the office. We work in a Hybrid way with ideally 3 days per week in the office and the rest of the week worked remotely and we open to exploring flexible working options to help you find the right work-life balance for you. You’ll need some time to concentrate and avoid constant commuting, so homeworking is essential, but face-to-face time is important too.
We currently have main offices in the UK in Bristol, Plymouth, Glasgow, and in Europe in Berlin and Brussels.
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!
