Sales Development Representative (SDR)
Location: London, UK
The Role:
MNI Markets is a leading provider of real-time financial news and intelligence, delivering critical insights to investment banks, hedge funds, and financial professionals globally. We are seeking a highly motivated Sales Development Representative (SDR) to join our dynamic global sales team in London.
As an SDR at MNI, you will play a key role in driving new business growth by generating and qualifying leads across Europe, the US, the Middle East, and Asia. You will be part of a high-performing team and report directly to our global SDR management team. This is an excellent entry point into financial sales, offering a fast-track progression into Account Management, Client Relations or Business Development roles within 6–9 months.
Key Responsibilities
- Generate new business opportunities through outbound lead generation across global markets
- Initiate contact with prospective clients and create trial access to MNI content
- Qualify inbound and outbound leads through structured calling sessions during trial periods
- Engage with senior stakeholders (C-suite) at investment banks and hedge funds
- Support account management efforts by maintaining relationships with existing clients and identifying risks and growth opportunities
- Present updates on sales activity and performance in weekly team meetings
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure a seamless client experience
Training & Development
You will participate in a structured SDR training programme designed to build core sales skills and financial market knowledge. Training is delivered through a combination of internal sessions and external workshops, with a focus on continuous development and success in consultative sales.
Requirements
- Strong academic background with a minimum 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field such as business, economics, politics, or similar
- Demonstrated interest in financial markets and current affairs
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Confident, articulate, and highly organised
- Energetic, personable, and goal-driven with a strong desire to succeed
- A growth mindset and willingness to learn consultative sales techniques
- Basic understanding of market dynamics or economic principles
- Ability to be in the London office 3-4 days per week
What We’re Looking For
- Self-motivated individuals with a strong drive to achieve targets
- Candidates who are money-motivated and thrive in a performance-driven environment
- Team players who are eager to contribute to a collaborative sales culture
What We Offer
- Base £34,000 - £40,000 OTE
- Uncapped commission
- Clear and rapid career progression opportunities
- Comprehensive onboarding and continuous training programme
- Exposure to global financial markets and top-tier clients
- A high-performance, supportive, and ambitious team environment
Who We Are
MNI is the leading provider of intelligence and analysis on the Global Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange and Energy markets. We use an innovative combination of real-time analysis, deep fundamental research and journalism to provide unique and actionable insights for traders and investors. Our "All signal, no noise" approach drives an intelligence service that is succinct and timely, which is highly regarded by our time constrained client base.
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If you are looking to launch your career in financial sales and want to be part of a fast-growing, global organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
MNI recognises the importance of work life balance. If you’re looking for a role where you can grow, learn, and be part of an ambitious global team, we’d love to hear from you. Send your CV to: recruiting@marketnews.com