At Coface, we make trade happen everyday.
Our 5,200 experts representing 80+ nationalities in 58 countries are united by a shared purpose: helping companies navigate through uncertainty by empowering them to make the right decisions and trade smarter in a complex world.
With nearly 80 years of global experience, we offer companies a full range of solutions: Trade Credit Insurance, Business Information, Debt Collection, Single Risk insurance, Surety Bonds, Factoring — all driven by a unique data patrimony, cutting-edge technology, innovation and a deep understanding of the global economy.
Joining Coface means being part of a close-knit international organization, where your ideas matter. We foster a culture of learning, collaboration and inclusion where you are given responsibilities and can see the impact of your actions.
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Job DescriptionWe’re looking for a Sales Development Representative to join our dynamic team in London. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a global leader and develop your career in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Help generate leads and customer appointments by exploring new sales channels.
- Manage and organize a pipeline of prospects, working closely with sales colleagues to coordinate appointments with prospects and sales managers.
- Identify and implement effective strategies to streamline lead generation and appointment setting
- Utilize various channels, including LinkedIn and internal sources, to secure appointments with potential customers.
- Understand the needs of potential customers and present them with suitable products or solutions to build long-term relationships.
- Proactively research and discover new sales opportunities in the market.
- Accurately document and report sales activities in a timely manner.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
- Degree qualified in Business Studies, Finance or related field;
- Previous sales/ SDR experience is essential (min 2 years experience);
- If you have experience in business information, credit insurance, factoring, or debt collection, it's a definite plus.
- Strong communication skills, both over the phone and via email, with a proven ability to creatively solve problems and strong analytical capabilities.
- Customer-focused with a structured approach to work, particularly in documenting sales activities and managing customer information.
- Highly goal-oriented with a solid understanding of sales KPIs.
- Proficient in using MS Office products and CRM software such as MS Dynamics.
Location: Hybrid working and London office based (for a min of 2 days per week)
Why Join Coface?
At Coface, we offer a dynamic, international working environment where your legal expertise will directly contribute to the success and expansion of our UK business. You will work alongside high-calibre professionals in a fast-paced, strategic role with strong exposure to senior leadership and cross-border collaboration.
If you are a commercially minded professional looking for an exciting opportunity to make an impact, we invite you to apply.
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What We Do
With over 75 years of experience and the most extensive international network, Coface is a leader in trade credit insurance & risk management, and a recognized provider of Factoring, Debt Collection, Single Risk insurance, Bonding, and Information Services. Coface’s experts work to the beat of the global economy, helping ~50,000 clients in 100 countries build successful, growing, and dynamic businesses. With Coface’s insight and advice, these companies can make informed decisions. The Group' solutions strengthen their ability to sell by providing them with reliable information on their commercial partners and protecting them against non-payment risks, both domestically and for export. In 2023, Coface employed ~4,970 people and registered a turnover of €1.868 billion.
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