Founding Sales Development Representative (Fintech)

TL;DR

Founding Sales Development Representative (Fintech): Building the outbound partnerships pipeline for a modern financial membership platform with an accent on identifying high-potential brand targets and crafting effective outreach sequences. Focus on booking qualified discovery calls, optimizing the sales tech stack, and driving growth across dining, retail, and lifestyle verticals.

Location: Must be based in London, UK (Hybrid: 3 days per week in office, including Mondays).

Company

hirify.global is a fintech startup building a flexible, rewards-focused financial membership that combines credit and debit services.

What you will do

• Research and identify high-potential brand targets across key verticals like dining, retail, and fashion.
• Design and execute multi-channel outreach sequences via email, LinkedIn, and cold calls.
• Book qualified discovery calls for the Partnerships team and manage the handoff process.
• Track pipeline metrics meticulously to optimize performance and identify growth opportunities.
• Help build and optimize the sales tech stack, including CRM hygiene and sequencing tools.
• Develop deep expertise in partner brands to tailor value propositions effectively.

Requirements

• Must be based in London or able to commute to the office 3 days per week.
• Proven experience in building sales pipelines from scratch.
• Exceptional written communication skills for high-converting cold outreach.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to own and improve conversion metrics.
• Experience with CRM and sales sequencing tools like Apollo or Outreach.
• Resilience and a proactive, hunter-style approach to sales.

Nice to have

• Previous exposure to dining, retail, or consumer brand sectors.
• Experience setting up sales tooling and processes from scratch.

Culture & Benefits

• 35 days of total leave (27 annual + 8 public).
• Private healthcare coverage with Bupa.
• Annual learning and training allowance of £750.
• Two team-building offsites per year (one in the UK, one abroad).
• Regular team breakfasts, lunches, and social events.
• Office-first environment with amenities like breakfast, coffee, and a terrace.

Hiring process

• Intro call with the VP of Partnerships.
• Take-home outreach task.
• Two-hour in-person interview stage including experience and values assessments.
• Reference checks with previous managers.