Stefan Savvanis
SDR, Passionfruit
$400k+ of won pipeline sourced in one quarter
Stefan did it nine months in. His VP of Sales calls him “undeniably a top 1% SDR”.
Background: Joined in his first SDR role
Outbound Sales · London startups
SDR and BDR roles at London startups
£30–50k base, OTE up to £80k. Apply once, and founders pitch their jobs directly to you once you’re on the platform. Free for candidates.
More than 100 people hired into sales roles through Jumpstart in the last year, at startups like Verto, AutogenAI and Passionfruit.
- Pre-seed to Series B startups
- Permanent roles in London
Candidates hired through Jumpstart. You get 1:1 support from our team through your interviews.
Who it's for
For driven people who want to sell
Most startups hiring here want someone who can start prospecting in week one. That usually means some sales or cold-calling experience, but not always.
A good fit if you…
- Have done SDR, BDR or cold-calling work, usually for under two years
- Or have built commercial skills another way: recruitment, lettings, field sales, a customer-facing role, consulting or starting something yourself
- Are driven and resilient, and want outbound: prospecting, cold calls, building pipeline
- Have the right to work in the UK for at least 18 months
Probably not this one if you…
- Already close deals or carry a quota: see Account Executive
- Would rather look after customers than win new ones: see Account Management / Customer Success
- Want part-time, freelance or fully remote work
- Need visa sponsorship, or have less than 18 months left on your visa
The roles
The roles on this stream
SDR and BDR
Outbound prospecting: cold calls, emails and LinkedIn to book meetings and build pipeline. Measured on meetings and pipeline. BDRs often do more of the strategy: testing messages and setting up sequences.
Sales Associate and Business Development Executive
The same outbound work under a different title, sometimes with a little account work or closing of smaller deals mixed in.
Founding SDR
Work alongside the founders and write the sales playbook. These roles usually want a year or two of sales experience, and are the fastest route to AE or team lead as the company grows.
Typical pay
£30–50k base · OTE up to £80k
OTE is on-target earnings: your base salary plus the commission you'd earn hitting target. Many startups add equity. Where you land depends on your experience and the startup.
Live on Jumpstart · 4 Nov 2026
SDR and BDR roles live on the Jumpstart platform
- Founding Inside SDRAI startup · Seed · Permanent · London, in office£35–45k base + equity
- Sales Development RepresentativeSeed-stage startup · Permanent · London, hybrid£35–50k base · £50–75k OTE + equity
- GTM Associate (SDR)VC intelligence · Bootstrapped · Permanent · London, in office£40–50k base · £65–75k OTE
- Strategic SDR (Enterprise)Series A startup · Permanent · London, hybrid£40–50k base + equity
- Senior SDRFintech · Seed · Permanent · London, hybrid£45–65k base + equity
- Business Development Rep (US market)Series B startup · Permanent · London, hybrid£55–60k base
All roles are permanent and full-time in London. Most startups look for some sales or cold-calling experience, usually under two years. Company names are shared once you're on the platform.
Placed through Jumpstart
People who moved into startup sales
Startups hired more than 100 people into sales roles through Jumpstart in the last 12 months.
Harvey Furness
Cloudline
Sourced 80% of Cloudline’s new clients
Harvey had never made a sale before. He hit his meetings quota in his first week and was promoted to Business Development Manager after 11 months.
Background: A brief stint in recruitment
Kim Warriner
SDR, Verto (YC W19)
3 job titles and 2 promotions in 19 months
Kim joined Verto as an SDR after 6 months in recruitment and 12 in consulting. She's now an Account Manager.
Background: Recruitment and consulting
Archie Softley White
Kernel ($9m Series A)
Account Executive within the year
Archie booked his first meeting on day two, and the customer signed within two months.
Background: 2.5 years in recruitment
Sicilia Corbisiero
Abatable (YC S21)
Promoted twice in two years
Sicilia swapped retail sales for climate tech. Her approach: “I just said yes to everything.”
Background: Luxury bathroom sales
Achent Chawla
VoxSmart, then Cosine
Promoted to lead the BDR team
Achent built pipeline, closed business and hired his own team through Jumpstart. Now a Founding BDM at Cosine.
Background: Joined as a BDR
Candidate reviews
What candidates say
“Jumpstart is a breath of fresh air! The level of dedicated support from the team throughout the entire process feels like you have your own personal tutor. Jumpstart is an absolute must for anyone looking to get into a startup!”
Luke TomiakBDR @ Autogen AI“The Jumpstart team are an amazing resource, I’d recommend them wholeheartedly to anyone looking for their next step. The training is great and so are the opportunities!”
Zara AliBusiness Development Representative @ Ledgy“The JS team are great and have continued to provide genuine support throughout the process and beyond.”
Sophia HarpinSDR @ EnodeHow it works
From application to offer
- 1
Apply
Tell us about you and your experience, and add your CV.
- 2
We review your application
If your experience fits, we invite you to a short virtual interview.
- 3
Build your profile
Record a short video intro so founders can see how you come across.
- 4
Founders pitch to you
See every open role and apply. Founders also send you match requests and video pitches, and you choose who to speak to.
- 5
Land the role
Interview with support and 1:1 feedback from the Jumpstart team.
Questions
Before you apply
I haven't worked in sales yet. Can I apply?
Yes, if you've built commercial skills another way: a customer-facing role, recruitment, consulting or starting something yourself. Most roles want some sales or cold-calling experience, so tell us what you've done and the numbers behind it.
Does it cost anything?
No. Jumpstart is free for candidates. Startups pay us when they hire.
What does OTE mean?
On-target earnings: your base salary plus the commission you'd earn hitting target. SDR and BDR roles on Jumpstart pay around £30–50k base, with OTE up to £80k.
Can you sponsor a visa?
No. You need the right to work in the UK without sponsorship for at least the next 18 months. A Graduate visa is fine if it has 18 months or more left.
Which startups hire through Jumpstart?
Vetted, venture-backed UK tech startups, mostly pre-seed to Series B, across fintech, AI, climate, health and consumer tech.
What if I pick the wrong one?
Pick the closest match. We read every application, and we can move you if another fits you better.
I've applied before. Can I apply again?
Yes, six months after your last application.
Other roles on Jumpstart
Not quite you?
Each has its own page. You can change your pick on the application form, and we can move you later if another fits you better.
- GeneralistFounder’s Associate, Ops, AI & Automation~0-5 years · £30–75k base
- MarketingSocial, Content and Growth Marketing~0-5 years · £30–70k base
- Account ExecutiveAccount Executive, Founding AE, 360 Sales~2-5 years, at least one closing · £40–65k base · OTE up to £140k
- Account Management / Customer SuccessAccount Manager, Customer Success~1-5 years · £30–60k base · OTE up to £120k
- Commercial AssociateGTM Associate, GTM Engineer, RevOps~1-5 years · £35–70k base + equity
- Senior OperatorChief of Staff, Head of Strategy & Ops~5-15 years · £60–120k base
Want to sell for a startup?
Apply once. Founders pitch their jobs directly to you once you’re on the platform.