Sales Development Representative

About the Role and Company

Convera, the leading global non-bank B2B cross-border payments provider, is seeking ambitious Graduate Sales Development Representatives for its London office. Formerly Western Union Business Solutions, Convera offers technology-driven payment services to over 30,000 clients worldwide, including enterprises, financial institutions, NGOs, and educational entities. This role presents a chance to start a career in international payments and foreign exchange within a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Work Environment and Contract

This position is based onsite at the London office, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5:30 pm. It is a full-time, permanent contract. Please note, visa sponsorship is not available; candidates must have permanent legal authorization to work in the UK.

Primary Responsibilities

• Spend approximately 70-80% of your time proactively reaching out to potential customers via cold calls, emails, and LinkedIn communications.
• Engage in high-volume cold calling to create new business leads.
• Implement focused sales campaigns targeting strategic industries and customer segments aligned with company growth goals.
• Research prospective companies and their decision-makers to uncover sales possibilities.
• Qualify and respond to inbound Marketing Qualified Leads (MQLs) obtained from marketing efforts, events, and digital outreach.
• Arrange meetings for Business Development Managers with qualified leads.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records within Salesforce and other sales tools.
• Collaborate closely with sales and marketing teams to boost pipeline development and revenue targets.
• Consistently meet activity targets and contribute to overall team objectives.

Candidate Profile

• Possess a bachelor's degree completed in the last two years or candidates expected to graduate in 2026 or 2027.
• Hold up to six months of relevant experience gained via employment, internships, or extracurricular activities.
• Academic background in fields such as Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics, Financial Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Business/Data Analytics, Law, or related analytical areas.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the confidence to engage and develop relationships with prospects.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities coupled with the capacity to learn quickly in a dynamic setting.
• Demonstrate a proactive mindset, solid work ethic, and eagerness to build a thriving sales career.
• Show resilience, ambition, coachability, and openness to feedback for ongoing improvement.
• Hold genuine interest in the domains of international payments, foreign exchange, financial markets, and global commerce.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive monthly gross salary beginning from £2,950, dependent on experience and qualifications.
• Potential to earn bonuses based on performance.
• Robust career advancement and professional development within a global business environment.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Comprehensive insurance coverage inclusive of health, disability, and life.
• Generous paid holidays, leave, and policies supporting life events such as maternity, paternity, and adoption.
• Three wellness days per year.
• Paid volunteering: five days annually.