Our client, a global and innovative social media company, is recruiting for a Sales Development Representative to join their business in Europe. Position Title Sales Development Representative Position Type Freelance/Contractor Start Date ASAP Location Hybrid Contact: Felix C | +49 (0) 89 238 898 85 Are you a driven, resourceful, and self-starting sales professional with a passion for uncovering new opportunities? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and love the thrill of connecting with potential clients? If so, we want you to be in our Operations team! We are seeking a highly motivated Sales Development Representative (SDR) to help us scale our client base by reaching out and qualifying potential leads. This is a contract role for a self-sufficient sales professional who has a proven track record in lead generation, and business development—especially in the eCommerce space. If you love the challenge of turning cold leads to warm opportunities, this role is for you! Key Responsibilities • Conduct high-volume cold outreach (e.g. multiple hundreds of calls p/w) to generate new business opportunities • Onboard merchants to Client Shop - by taking part in merchant pitches • Collaborate with the sales and business development teams to develop outreach strategies • Research and identify potential leads, gathering accurate contact information and key decision-maker details • Qualify leads for the Business Development team • Track and manage all outreach activities using CRM tools • Stay up to date with eCommerce trends and industry insights to improve prospecting techniques Qualifications • A passion for sales, relationship-building, and helping businesses grow • 3 years+ of experience in an SDR, Business Development, or outbound sales role • Good understanding of eCommerce trends —you understand the industry, key players, and common challenges - particularly around (i) Beauty, (ii) Fashion, (iii) Home/Living and (IV) FMCG and (v) Electronics verticals • A self-starter with a proactive approach to lead generation and outreach • Exceptional communication skills—confident, persuasive, and comfortable handling objections • Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and manage outreach efforts effectively • Experience using CRM and sales automation tools to track and optimize efforts