Sales Development Representative

Team: Revenue

Reporting to: Head of Sales Development

Location: London (hybrid mode)

About Volt

Volt is revolutionising how people pay online, globally. Our technology frees consumers from cards by letting them ‘Pay by Bank’. It’s effortless. It’s lightning fast. It’s the future. For businesses everywhere, it’s transformative. 

We’re already trusted by leading brands around the world, but the real-time revolution is only just beginning. Having raised $83.5m, we’re accelerating our mission of delivering real-time payments, everywhere. And that’s where you come in.

We need world-class talent to create a world where consumers pay, and businesses get paid, instantly. With headquarters in London and offices in Berlin, Kraków, Warsaw and Sydney – and an all-star team already in place – we’re sure you’ll fit right in. 

About the role

As a Sales Development Representative at Volt, you play a central role in the broader Commercial team. We have a driven, high performing sales team, a distinctive brand plus strong partners and a market leading tech stack.

You will be responsible for generating pipeline within your specified vertical, understanding the ideal client, the pain-points that they go through and helping them understand how Volt could support their business. You will also be responsible for being the first point of contact clients will have with the business and help manage the entire sales process. 

What the role involves 

• Conduct high level conversations with senior executives in customer & prospect companies
• Engage with prospects daily via different mediums like phone, email, Linkedin and others.
• Qualify pre-opportunities and collaborate with the Sales team in turning the deal from lead to life
• Generate pipeline through marketing programs and coordinate meetings with Sales Managers
• Research and build new and existing accounts, mapping key contacts based on defined parameters (i.e. adding contacts, sending emails, strategic calling)

About you 

• 1+ years of experience in a professional environment (experience in phone sales or public speaking preferred)
• High ethical and moral standards and great at nourishing relationships
• Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritise, and manage time effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Previous experience developing leads through targeted direct outreach and marketing campaigns
• Strong problem-solving skills
• High energy and positive attitude
• Motivation, drive and a self-starting attitude
• Salesforce.com or other CRM experience a plus
• Articulate and excellent follow up skills
• Strong desire to progress through commercial functions

What happens next?

• Selected Candidates will be contacted to have a brief conversation about their experience and motivation
• Then, we would like to invite a selected group of candidates to attend an assessment center in the Volt office in central London
• If successful, you will be given a job offer proposal.

What you can expect from us

• 25 days holiday + your birthday off 🥳
• Attractive salary with an uncapped commission 💰
• Hybrid working (2 days in the office; Tuesdays and Thursdays) 🏡
• Digital Detox: once every two months on Friday we close down all comms at Volt. The whole business is officially ordered to take the day off!🧘🏻‍♀️
• Private Healthcare 🩺
• Enhanced Parental Leave 👪
• Thursday lunch is on us 🍲
• Pension contribution (5% of your qualifying earnings) 🧓🏽
• You will be given a MacBook when you join 💻
• HQ on Tottenham Court Road with a bunch of perks such as yoga, gym, unlimited snacks 🤸🥮

At Volt, diversity and inclusion are integral to our culture.

We believe in hiring for cultural add, embracing difference and fostering a safe space where everyone can bring their authentic selves.                                        

Our mission is to transform the payments industry and this is only possible through the power of our diverse and talented team.

Join us in making real-time payments accessible for all.