Sales Development Representative - Future Opportunities

Role overview

Weekly office requirement: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. At GWI, we’re always looking for extraordinary people who thrive on making an impact. We think big to make an impact, we’re not afraid to ask why, and we always show respect. Those values are central to who we are and what we look for in our people. Although we’re not actively hiring for this role right now, we’re keen to connect with Sales Development Representatives for future opportunities at GWI. If you’re interested in working with us but haven’t found the perfect role yet, join our proactive talent community. By submitting your application and answering a few curated questions, you’ll be among the first we reach out to when the right opportunity aligns with your profile.

GWI was founded to help brands understand their audience. Through our global online survey, we gather data on consumer behavior and perceptions worldwide, providing deep, actionable insights customers trust. Since launching in 2009, we have grown as a leading target audience company. We’re on a mission to re-engineer data-driven marketing and are looking for talented people to join us.

What will I be doing?

As our Sales Development Representative, you’ll own the beginning of the sales cycle and partner with the GWI sales team to drive new business. You’ll join during a period of rapid growth, in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment with opportunities to build, grow, and develop at a rapid pace. You will be the first point of contact for potential new customers at GWI, so being organized and tenacious in pursuing opportunities and leads is crucial.

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Identify new business opportunities through outbound lead generation, research, and prospecting
• Secure meetings for the GWI sales organization through cold calling, social selling, and emails
• Analyze customer needs and identify potential solutions
• Present and explain GWI product offerings

Work at GWI involves a dynamic, high-tempo environment where flexibility and adaptation to change are important.

What you need to bring

You don’t have to meet every requirement initially; being willing to learn is essential. The team will look for:

• Warm and empathetic approach
• Resilience and motivation in the face of rejection or objections
• Self-starter with curiosity and a penchant for asking questions
• Confidence in communicating with stakeholders and peers
• Self-awareness, active listening, and the ability to engage in complex conversations
• Strong attention to detail and organized time management
• Desire to cold call and build new relationships via phone, email, and video calls

We value attitude: thinking big to make an impact, asking why to find better ways, and showing respect to everyone at all levels.

Our benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support wellbeing and work-life balance, along with opportunities for growth and development:

• Competitive annual leave (excluding bank holidays) with December office closure
• Flexitime
• Early finishes on Fridays (4:30 pm weekly; 1 pm during summer)
• Work from Anywhere in the world – up to 15 days
• Hybrid home/office working
• Latest tech equipment plus a work-from-home budget
• Comprehensive mental and physical health resources and perks
• OneGWI – the team focused on diversity and inclusion in the workplace
• And more

Who we are

GWI was founded to help brands understand their audience. By knowing who you’re speaking to and why, you can create content and campaigns that stand out to the people who matter. Through our global online survey, we gather data on consumer behavior and perceptions worldwide, providing deep, actionable insights businesses can trust.

Since 2009, we have grown into one of the UK’s fastest-growing target-audience companies. We are on a mission to re-engineer data-driven marketing and are always looking for talented people to join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our data would be limited if it came from only one kind of person. Differences are celebrated, and the GWI office reflects our global data. We strive to maintain an inclusive environment where everyone can feel at home, express themselves freely, and make their mark.