Sales Development Representative (SDR Level 1)
About PLX
Plastometrex (Cambridge UK and Houston TX) is a rapidly growing technology business. Our innovative solutions measure the strength of metals up to 80x faster and at 90 % less cost when compared to traditional methods. The test achieved global standardisation in 2025, and customers include many famous names, including Airbus, NASA and CERN.
You'll be joining the company's commercial team, which has achieved average annual revenue growth of 92 % since 2021. We value transparency, collaboration, integrity, and taking action. We're looking for ambitious individuals who share these values.
About the Role
We're looking for a motivated, results-driven Sales Development Representative (SDR) to identify, engage and qualify new business opportunities across multiple industries and international markets.
You'll play a key role in generating new business, building relationships with technical buyers and developing a strong sales pipeline. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business where you'll have the freedom to contribute ideas, improve processes and make a real impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, research and engage prospective customers through cold calling, email, LinkedIn and
- other outreach channels, leveraging AI-powered tools and research platforms to identify
- opportunities, personalise outreach and improve prospecting efficiency
- Develop and refine creative prospecting strategies to generate new business opportunities.
- Understand customer needs, qualify opportunities and prioritise high-potential prospects.
- Build and maintain a healthy, well-qualified sales pipeline.
- Deliver engaging presentations and product demonstrations, highlighting the commercial
- value of our technology.
- Achieve agreed sales targets and performance objectives.
- Maintain accurate customer and prospect information within our CRM system.
- Stay informed on industry trends, sales best practices and continuously improve through
- feedback.
Requirements
- Highly motivated, proactive and target-driven, with a strong desire to succeed in sales.
- A hunter mentality, with the confidence to identify and pursue new opportunities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organisational, time management and prioritisation skills.
- Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with technical customers.
- Comfortable learning and discussing technical products and solutions.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, with an understanding of CRM systems.
- A collaborative attitude, willingness to learn and openness to feedback.
- Able to work primarily from our Cambridge, UK office.
Desirable Experience
- Previous experience in a Sales Development Representative or similar sales role.
- Experience selling technical products or engaging with technical buyers.
- A degree or background in engineering, materials science or physical sciences.
- Experience using HubSpot CRM.
- Experience working within a start-up, scale-up or high-growth environment.
Salary Range - £30,000 to £35,000 per year + uncapped commission
Other company benefits
- Company pension scheme with matched contributions
- Half day Friday off each month (discretionary policy)
- Extra days of annual leave per length of service
- 33 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
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