As the first dedicated SDR at this high-growth AI startup, you will own the top of the funnel for a product that transforms 6-week photoshoot cycles into 24-hour imagery. Reporting to the CEO, you will drive pipeline across the UK and US markets, selling to major furniture retailers and wholesalers.
Sales Development Representative at FurnitureConnect
Furniture retail is a multi-billion dollar industry still stuck in 6-week photoshoot cycles. This London-based AI startup has fixed that, delivering 24-hour imagery and 30% sales uplifts for major retailers. As their first-ever SDR, you’ll work directly with the founders to build the outbound engine from scratch. With a clear path to AE in 12 months, a £75k OTE, and early-employee equity, this is the ultimate role for a high-performing hunter ready to dominate a massive, untapped market using cutting-edge tools like Clay and Apollo.
Overview
Role overview
Company
FurnitureConnect
Investor-backed AI infrastructure startup for global furniture retail
Responsibilities
What you will do
- Build and execute multi-channel outbound campaigns using Apollo, Clay, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator to reach senior merchandising and e-commerce stakeholders.
- Book five qualified demos per week across two product lines: a high-velocity AI Studio wedge and enterprise-grade PIM/DAM solutions.
- Attend international trade shows in Europe and the US to qualify high-value leads and represent the brand in person.
Candidate profile
Who this is a fit for
- 1-3 years of SDR experience in a B2B SaaS environment with a proven track record of exceeding outbound meeting targets.
- Expert-level literacy with modern sales tools like Clay and Apollo, with the ability to write highly personalized, human-centric outreach.
- Ambitious, self-starter mentality comfortable building the sales playbook from scratch in a fast-paced, London-based office environment.
What makes it remarkable
Why this role is remarkable
- Join as the first sales hire at an early-stage AI startup with proven traction at major retailers like Barker & Stonehouse and LOFT.
- Direct mentorship from the founders and a clear, documented path to a full-cycle Account Executive role within 12-18 months.
- High-impact work selling a product that delivers measurable ROI, including a documented 30% sales uplift for existing enterprise customers.
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