Sales Development Representative - Digital Commerce

The role of Sales Development Representative

If you’re already working as an SDR or BDR within Digital Commerce or eCommerce and are looking for your next step, this is an opportunity to build on that experience as part of our Digital Commerce team.

You'll help create new business opportunities for our Digital Commerce team by:

• Identifying and engaging prospective customers through phone, email, LinkedIn and events.

• Building relationships with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.

• Conducting discovery conversations to understand business challenges and opportunities.

• Working closely with sales and marketing teams to convert prospects into qualified opportunities.
  

THRIVE, GROW and SHAPE THE FUTURE

People always come first at Columbus. We’re a global digital consultancy with a local presence, helping businesses transform and thrive through technology, data, and human insight. Just as importantly, we’re a workplace where careers are nurtured and development is supported through clear, structured career paths.

Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, curiosity, and a shared commitment to delivering customer success. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting out, you’ll find the freedom to explore ideas, challenge convention, and shape your own path.

About you (The Essentials)

• At least 1 year's experience as an SDR, BDR or similar new-business sales role within Digital Commerce, eCommerce or a closely related technology environment.

• Proven experience generating new business opportunities through outbound prospecting, including phone, email and LinkedIn.

• Experience engaging and booking meetings with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.

• Experience using CRM systems and prospecting tools such as LinkedIn Sales Navigator.

• An understanding of the Digital Commerce/eCommerce landscape and the challenges businesses face.

• Comfortable attending events, networking and representing a business externally.

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

What we can offer

You will be a part of both a local and global team, where you not only share knowledge but also a laugh or two. We value our employees and leave room for flexibility so that you can enjoy a work-life balance.

At Columbus, you will get;-

• 25 Days Annual Leave (Increasing with Service)

• Columbus Benefits Hub – Discounts on Tickets, Shopping, Holidays, Food and More

• Enhanced Maternity Pay

• Access to Free Training Courses Delivered by Columbus Academy

• Free Microsoft Certifications and access to Microsoft Learn

• Modern air-conditioned office spaces fully managed by Cubo (multiple UK locations)

• Free Barista Coffee and hot drinks made in-house

• Free Beer and Fizz every day (2 - 5pm)

• Casual Dress Code in our Offices

• Personal Pension Plan

• Life Assurance x4 Salary

• Cycle-to-Work Scheme

• £2,500 payment for successful candidate referrals (if eligible)

• Flexi-phone upgrade scheme (if eligible)

• Plus many many more (check out our careers pages for details)

Employee Wellbeing Program (terms apply)

• Free 24/7 Access to Cubo Gym(s)

• Vitality Medical Insurance

• Westfield Health Cash plan (includes an Employee Assistance Lines),

• Mental health first aiders

• Virtual suggestion boxes