Entry-level Sales Role at VC-backed startup (£30-£50k base salary)

Looking for a job is f*cking hard! You send off tons of applications only to get ghosted by recruiters and to never get any feedback. We understand how tough it is and that’s why we created Tangent - so you can get help to get hired.

What is Tangent?

Tangent lets you bypass the recruiters by connecting you directly with your future colleagues. They commit their time to mentor you through the job search process, review your CVs, offer career advice, and refer you into exclusive job opportunities at their company (that’s recommending you internally to the recruitment team).

How does it work?

  1. Easy Apply - we don’t make you waste time repeating what’s in your CV
  2. Complete your video intro - just 1 question for 1 min
  3. Connect with the Mentors - get referred and coached through the interview process at their company

Did you know?! If you are referred for a job you’re 9x more likely to be hired vs applying direct on a job board.

The role:

  • Business Development Representative (BDR) at leading tech company
  • A BDR role is a great way to kickstart your career in sales. It’s an entry level position so you won\'t need much experience, just the right attitude and work ethic.
  • You’ll engage with potential leads through cold-calling, emailing and social media outreach. With a commission based salary package, your enthusiasm and creativity will be rewarded.
  • Tech sales offers fast career progression. Expect to be a BDR for around 9-18 months before getting promoted to a full-cycle sales role, or moving to a different area in tech.
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Salary: £30,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

What do I need?

  • You must be able to work in the UK without needing sponsorship/visa
  • Be able to work in office or hybrid in London
  • Excited by the opportunity to connect with mentors and get referred

No experience or sales knowledge necessary , but the companies we work typically look for people who are:

  • Highly proactive and willing to learn
  • Excellent communicators (written or verbally)
  • Happy working in a fast-paced environment
  • Natural relationship-builders
  • Motivated and driven to achieve outcomes
Salary: GBP 30000 - 50000 per year
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Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

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4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

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5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

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6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...