Sales Development Representative

About VertoAt Verto, we're on a mission to democratise global finance and empower businesses in Emerging Markets to reach the world. Founded by British-Nigerian entrepreneurs Ola Oyetayo and Anthony Oduu, our roots in Africa provided a firsthand understanding of the significant challenges businesses face with cross-border payments, ranging from illiquid currencies and high fees to slow transactions. This deep-rooted insight is why Africa remains a core focus, as we're committed to bridging the gap between emerging and developed markets and fostering global economic growth.What started as an FX solution for the Nigerian Naira has evolved into a market-leading platform, enabling thousands of businesses to seamlessly transfer billions of dollars annually. We believe that where you do business shouldn’t determine your success or ability to scale. We're creating equal access to the easy payment and liquidity solutions that are already a given in developed markets.We're not alone in realising this crucial need; we're backed by world-class investors including Y-Combinator, Quona, and MEVP. With Verto receiving the Milken-Motsepe Prize, appearing on CNBCs list of fastest growing UK companies, the Deloitte Fast 50 and Sifted’s fastest-growing UK tech companies, we are building a seamless cross-border payment future.Join us as we continue to grow and transform global finance.Role Overview:We are seeking a motivated and proactive Sales Development Representative (SDR) to support our expansion into the United Arab Emirates (UAE) market. As an SDR, you will play a vital role in generating new business opportunities by identifying and qualifying potential clients, contributing directly to Verto’s growth in the region. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their sales career who is passionate about fintech and eager to break into an exciting and dynamic market.What You’ll Be Doing:Lead Generation: Research and identify potential SME clients involved in international trade who could benefit from Verto’s payment and FX solutions.Outbound Outreach: Initiate contact with prospects via email, phone, LinkedIn, and other channels to introduce Verto’s services and qualify interest.Pipeline Support: Work closely with Account Executives and the wider sales team to book qualified meetings and ensure a smooth handoff of prospects.CRM Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of prospect interactions and lead status in the CRM system.Market Insight: Stay informed about industry trends, customer pain points, and competitor offerings to refine outreach strategies.Team Collaboration: Share insights and collaborate with marketing and sales colleagues to improve messaging and campaign effectiveness.What You Need:Experience: 1–2 years of experience in a B2B sales, lead generation, or business development role—ideally within fintech, financial services, or SaaS. Internship experience also considered for highly motivated candidates.Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; knowledge of Arabic is a plus.Curiosity and Drive: A proactive attitude, willingness to learn, and the ability to handle rejection while maintaining energy and professionalism.Cultural Awareness: Familiarity with or interest in UAE business practices and customs is preferred.Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks, follow up effectively, and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field is preferred, but not required with relevant experience. Life At VertoPerksInsurance paid by the companyHealth and wellness benefits (with specific added benefits depending on the location of the role)Yearly salary review based on inflation, personal and business performanceAccess to entire Udemy’s libraryBudget for professional development coursesWork-From-Anywhere policy for certain durationsIntegration programme (opportunity to work from our global offices)Regular team social eventsPension scheme (depending on the role location)Flexible work arrangementsExposure to work with globally distributed teamsLocation specific benefits like car lease policy, cycle to work, gym membership, etc.You’ll Fit Right In If YouLove asking “why?”Value solving problems over just completing tasksUnderstand sync vs. async communication practicesThrive in ambiguity and changeActively seek feedbackPrioritise impact over activityAre fun to work with - we love good humour!CultureOur Core Values: These values reflect our focus, energy, and shared expectations.Champion the Mission: We are driven by curiosity and belief to solve global cross-border payment challenges.Be the Best: We are open, take calculated risks, focus on results, and excel in our work.Work as One: We transparently share failures and successes.Go the Extra Mile: We deliver beyond expectations and achieve the impossible.Customer First: We creatively solve problems and boldly design better experiences for cus