Sona

Business Development Representative at Sona (London, United Kingdom)

Sona· London, United Kingdom· £35k–£47k·

Role details

Salary
£35k–£47k
Work type
Hybrid
Employment
Full-Time
Equity
Yes
Commission
Yes

Job description

3 billion people across the world work in frontline jobs. Yet, despite rising costs and staff shortages, frontline organisations are still left to choose between paper, Excel, and WhatsApp, or decade-old workforce management solutions to take care of the most important part of their businesses - their people.

Enter Sona: the next generation of AI-native, frontline workforce management. We’ve built an end-to-end platform covering Scheduling, HR, Payroll, and Communications that gives the largest frontline organisations everything they need to staff more intelligently and empower their teams.

In 5 years, we’ve already made a deep impact on the lives of over 100k frontline workers and the operation of their organisations, grown the team to 150+, and secured over $100M in funding from notable VC’s, including our Series B led by N47 alongside Felicis, Northzone, and Gradient Ventures (Google).

It’s a hugely exciting time to be joining the team as we’re still small enough that you’ll have a significant impact on the company’s growth trajectory and culture, yet large enough to have a great structure, experienced leaders and world-class benefits in place.

About the Role

Are you ready to kickstart your career in sales and make a real impact in the world of tech? Joining Sona as a Business Development Representative means being part of an early-stage, high performing team in a business solving a real problem with a must-have product and a huge growth ceiling.

This role offers dedicated mentorship from top-performing AEs and a clear growth path, perfect for someone who thrives on ownership and building best practices from the ground up in an innovate and high-growth business.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and engage with prospects in the Social Care or Hospitality vertical.
  • Partner with our marketing and sales teams to create compelling outreach strategies.
  • Making outbound calls to strategic contacts (Directors / C-Suite).
  • Running discovery calls.
  • Experiment to determine the right messaging and content for prospective customers across all funnel stages.
  • Arrange meetings with customers and Account Executives.
  • Collaborate closely with seasoned professionals who are invested in your growth and success.
  • Be the face of Sona. Attend relevant events and trade shows to meet current and future customers in-person.

This is not just another BDR role; it’s a chance to be part of something meaningful, with a team that values your potential and is ready to support your career development every step of the way.

Requirements

  • You have at least 6-12 months of experience in a sales development role at a tech or software company.
  • You have ambition, resilience, and a genuine passion for career growth.
  • You have a curiosity to learn and adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • You're comfortable picking up the phone to senior people (C-Suite, Directors etc).
  • You're obsessed with finding new ways of delivering business growth; you're motivated by hitting targets and capable of self-directing.
  • You're interested in sales psychology and communication. You're always testing and trying new things to figure out what messaging converts a prospect into a meeting

Benefits

  • Salary: £40k - £47k + 50% OTE bonus
  • Hybrid - Monday, Wednesday & Thursday in the London office  (Soho)
  • Share options
  • 35 days annual leave (25 days standard plus 10 flexible public holiday days)
  • Extra day of leave for every year of service
  • Pension contributions matched up to 5%
  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • Enhanced parental leave & pay
  • Annual all expenses paid team retreats
  • The latest Macbook and equipment budget for your home office
  • Professional development budget
  • Unlimited free books

Why work at Sona

  • Culture: Values include being "AI Everywhere" (AI-first in thinking and work), "Relentless" (full ownership of outcomes), "Curious" (deep knowledge of product and customers), and "Speed" (moving fast and acting with conviction).
  • Remote/Hybrid Policy: Operates a remote-first model with offices in London, New York, Austin, and Lisbon. The company covers the cost of co-working spaces for those outside office locations. The team comes together twice a year for full-team retreats.
  • Notable Perks:
    • Professional Development: Quarterly £200 budget for courses, conferences, books, and learning.
    • Equipment: £600 new starter budget for home office setup, plus a new MacBook. Supplementary £300 annual budget.
    • Leave: 25 days holiday + 10 flexible public holidays, with 1 extra day per year of tenure. Enhanced parental leave: 26 weeks full pay for primary parent, 8 weeks full pay for secondary parent.
    • Health & Finance: Comprehensive health insurance (Bupa in eligible countries), pension contribution (up to 5% match), and share options for all permanent employees.

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