SaaS SalesVery High

Sales Development Representative (SDR)

The entry point into SaaS sales. Generate qualified pipeline through outbound prospecting.

Salaire
30K - 55K EUR (OTE)
Demande
Very High
Compétences clés
5
Mis à jour
Feb 2026

Sales Development Representative (SDR)

The SDR role is the launchpad for a career in SaaS sales. Top-performing SDRs who consistently hit quota and demonstrate consultative skills can expect rapid promotion to Account Executive roles within 12-18 months. With SaaS companies across Europe investing heavily in outbound sales teams, the demand for motivated SDRs has never been higher. The role teaches invaluable skills in communication, resilience, and business development.

Compétences

Cold Outreach
Lead Qualification
CRM Management
Objection Handling
Social Selling

Optimisation LinkedIn

  1. 1

    Share outbound prospecting tips and sequences that work

  2. 2

    Post about cold email and cold call frameworks

  3. 3

    Connect with sales leaders at companies you want to join

  4. 4

    Highlight conversion rates and meetings booked metrics

  5. 5

    Show your learning journey and ambition to grow into AE

CV et Curriculum

  1. 1

    Quantify: "Booked 45+ qualified meetings per month"

  2. 2

    Show month-over-month improvement in metrics

  3. 3

    Detail outreach channels and sequences used

  4. 4

    Highlight progression and promotability

  5. 5

    Include relevant sales training and certifications

Stratégie d'Outreach

  1. 1

    Show you can prospect by actually prospecting your target company

  2. 2

    Demonstrate knowledge of their ICP and sales process

  3. 3

    Share creative outreach examples you've used

  4. 4

    Connect with current SDRs to learn about the culture

  5. 5

    Ask about career progression paths at the company

Préparation d'Entretiens

  1. 1

    Prepare a mock cold call demonstration

  2. 2

    Show your understanding of lead qualification frameworks

  3. 3

    Demonstrate coachability and growth mindset

  4. 4

    Have metrics from previous roles ready to share

Une journée en tant que Sales Development Representative (SDR)

Morning prospecting block with cold calls and emails, midday CRM updates and pipeline reviews, afternoon discovery calls with prospects, end-of-day sequence optimization and research for next day targets.

Parcours de Carrière

SDR/BDR
Senior SDR
Account Executive
Senior AE
Sales Manager
Director of Sales

Erreurs courantes

  • Not tracking and sharing your metrics

  • Using generic outreach templates

  • Not showing ambition for AE progression

  • Ignoring social selling on LinkedIn

  • Not demonstrating resilience and grit

Outils essentiels

OutreachSalesloftLinkedIn Sales NavigatorZoomInfoHubSpotGongVidyard

Questions fréquentes

Salaire moyen d'un/e Sales Development Representative (SDR)?

Le salaire moyen d'un/e Sales Development Representative (SDR) en Europe se situe entre 30K - 55K EUR (OTE). Cela varie selon l'expérience, la localisation et le type d'entreprise.

Compétences clés pour un/e Sales Development Representative (SDR)?

Principales compétences techniques : Cold Outreach, Lead Qualification, CRM Management, Objection Handling, Social Selling. Les soft skills comme la communication et le travail d'équipe sont tout aussi importants.

Parcours de carrière d'un/e Sales Development Representative (SDR)?

Parcours typique : SDR/BDR > Senior SDR > Account Executive > Senior AE > Sales Manager > Director of Sales.

Sales Development Representative (SDR)

Soumettez votre profil pour examen. J'étudie personnellement chaque candidature. Si vous êtes qualifié, je vous contacterai avec une analyse détaillée et votre plan d'optimisation personnalisé.

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