Jumpstart

About the Company

Making recruitment not sh*t. We connect the top 1% of junior-mid level talent with top startups. Looking to hire the top 1% talent? Startups get instant access to the top 1% of junior-mid level talent (handpicked from 1000s of applicants). Looking to accelerate your career at a top startup? Candidates on Jumpstart get access to roles in the UK's fastest-growing & most exciting startups, all pitched to YOU (via pre-recorded videos). We've matched hundreds of candidates with hundreds of VC-backed startups. Ready to find your perfect match?

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Company Name

Jumpstart

Job Title

Founding Business Development Representative (BDR) at VC Backed Startup (£40-80k OTE)

Job Description

**Job Title:** Founding Business Development Representative (BDR) **Role Summary:** Founding BDR role at a high-growth, VC-backed startup. This role offers direct collaboration with founders/sales leads to build and optimize sales processes, ownership of early-stage sales operations, and accelerated career growth through leadership pathways (e.g., Account Executive, Sales Lead). **Expectations:** 1–3 years of sales experience in tech/startups; proven ability to exceed targets; confidence engaging with decision-makers; ambition to drive growth and autonomy in a startup environment. Preference for candidates with startup/hypergrowth experience or entrepreneurial projects. **Key Responsibilities:** - Build and own lead generation for the sales funnel (prospecting, outreach, qualification). - Collaborate with founders/sales leads to refine messaging and develop sales playbooks. - Execute rapid experimentation and iterative improvements to sales strategies. - Drive scalable growth in a target-driven environment with limited rigid frameworks. - Progress into senior sales roles (Account Executive, Sales Lead) as the startup scales. **Required Skills:** - Sales execution expertise (B2B SaaS or tech preferred). - Decision-maker outreach and relationship-building capabilities. - Analytical thinking and adaptability in ambiguous, fast-paced environments. - Strong communication and ownership of end-to-end sales metrics. **Required Education & Certifications:** Not specified; 1–3 years relevant sales experience required.

London, United kingdom

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20-01-2026