Founding Sales Development Representative - SaaS

About Huzzle At Huzzle, we connect exceptional talent with top opportunities at leading companies across the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Our clients include fast-growing startups and established businesses in SaaS, MarTech, FinTech, and EdTech. Unlike traditional outsourcing, you’ll be placed directly with a client as a core member of their team—giving you real ownership, career progression, and long-term stability. Role Type: Full-time Engagement: Independent Contractor Job Summary We are seeking a high-energy, entrepreneurial Founding Sales Development Representative to build the engine that drives our growth. As the first SDR hire at this early-stage startup, you won't just be executing a playbook—you will be writing it. This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping our go-to-market strategy, defining our brand voice, and directly impacting the trajectory of the company. If you thrive in ambiguity and are motivated by the challenge of building a sales function from the ground up, this role is for you. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute multi-channel outbound prospecting strategies (email, phone, social) to identify and qualify high-value leads. Architect the foundational outbound sales process, including messaging, sequencing, and CRM organization. Partner closely with the founders to refine our Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) and iterate on product-market fit based on market feedback. Conduct high-level discovery calls to understand prospect pain points and communicate the value proposition of our technology. Manage a clean and organized sales pipeline, consistently meeting or exceeding monthly meeting-set and qualification targets. Collaborate with the product team to relay customer insights that influence the product roadmap. Proven track record as an SDR or BDR within an early-stage startup environment. Previous experience as a "Founding SDR" or being among the first three hires in a sales organization. Extensive experience in B2B SaaS and technical sales environments. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill complex technical concepts into clear value propositions. A self-starter mindset with the resilience and creative problem-solving skills required for 0-to-1 growth. Proficiency with modern sales stacks (CRM, prospecting tools, and automation platforms). Direct experience selling AI-driven solutions or working within the AI/ML space. Experience building sales playbooks and documentation from scratch. Background in high-growth, venture-backed environments. 🌎 Fully remote role with flexible working hours 🚀 Work with high-growth international companies 📈 Clear career progression to Account Executive and beyond 🎯 Performance-based bonuses and incentives 🤝 Direct hire with global clients (not outsourced) 🧠 Ongoing training, mentorship, and sales development support