Outbound Sales Stream

If you’re looking to accelerate your career with an outbound sales role, our sales stream is for you.

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Choose the stream & apply in 2 mins. If your experience looks right, we'll invite you to a virtual interview to join your chosen stream.

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Uncover what a role is *actually* like with video pitches & get noticed by startups fast with our two-way application process.

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Is Jumpstart right for me?

Relevant backgrounds include:

Corporate experience (~1-5 years) – gained some corporate experience and now looking to make an impact in startups.

Looking to break into sales – e.g. background in consulting, recruitment, teaching.

Sales or scale-up experience (~1-5 years) – some startup or scale-up experience and looking for the next step.

Sales experience (~1-5 years) – in a startup or high-growth tech company.

Exceptional recent grads i.e. founded a side-hustle, president of a uni society, have a bunch of internship experience etc.

More importantly, we care about your suitability to startups. Tell us your side-hustles (failed or successful), your proactivity & all your impressive achievements!

Average salaries: £40-80k + equity

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Find Your Fit

Outbound Sales Roles

Startup sales is a pure sales role focused on revenue generation.

The work centres on outbound and inbound activity, pipeline building, and closing deals, with performance typically commission-led.

There are different types of roles depending on seniority and focus area of the sales funnel.

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Business Development Representative (BDR)

For BDR

The BDR role is perfect for those with some sales or customer-facing experience.

A BDR has more involvement in setting up sales strategies (i.e. making cold calls, running demos & setting up email sequences). The role is most common in seed stage startups where a company has a product and an idea of target customers but hasn't yet set up their outreach tactics.

Common progression opportunities

Common progression includes to Account Executive.

Find this role in the Senior Sales Stream!

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Founding Sales Development Representative (SDR)

For SDRs

In a founding SDR role, you'll have the opportunity to really make an impact and drive growth within a startup.
You'll be working alongside the founders & senior team, and will take on responsibility for creating the sales playbook.

Common progression opportunities

As an early sales hire, there will be lots of progression opportunities.

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Who can apply for Jumpstart streams?

Anyone looking to grow their career in a startup environment can apply, especially early to mid-career professionals eager for new challenges.

What is the application process?

Our application process is straightforward. Start by filling out our online form, then submit your CV. After that, we’ll reach out to discuss the opportunities that fit you best.

How do I stand out in applications?

Tailor your CV to highlight and quantify relevant skills, and be yourself in interviews.

Authentic passion for startups can set you apart.

What type of startups are on the platform?

Jumpstart’s platform features a broad range of vetted, high-growth startups, primarily in the UK tech ecosystem, rather than being limited to one niche.

The companies tend to be early-stage, venture-backed startups (seed to Series A) across sectors such as consumer tech, FinTech, climate tech, health tech, AI-driven companies, blockchain/crypto, and tech-for-good, with some marketplaces and digitally enabled consumer brands as well.

While not every startup is “deep tech,” they are generally technology-led, scalable businesses that are actively hiring and have passed Jumpstart’s screening, making the platform suitable for people looking to engage with credible, fast-growing UK tech startups across multiple verticals.

How long does it take to land a role?

Candidates tend to land a role in 4-6 weeks.

80% of Jumpstart candidates who are onboarded receive at least 1 match request from a startup.

How quickly can I expect to receive interviews?

On average Jumpstart candidates gets their first interview set up 4 days after they complete their profile.

The average Jumpstart candidate also receives at least 3 match requests from startups, with 20% receiving more than 10.

What support do I receive?

We provide personalised guidance throughout the process, including interview prep and resources tailored to your goals.

What happens after I apply?

After submitting your application, our team reviews it, and if there’s a match, we’ll connect with you to discuss your options further.

Can I receive updates?

Yes! You can email to receive an email update on your application status.