Sales Development Representative

At Cision, we believe in empowering every individual to make an impact. Here, your voice is heard, your ideas are valued, and your unique perspective fuels our collective success. As part of our global team, you'll thrive in an environment that champions curiosity, collaboration, and innovation, all while making meaningful contributions to the brands we accelerate. Join us in shaping the future of communication and building authentic connections that matter. Whether you're solving complex problems or driving bold innovations, your growth is our success, and together, we’ll create the conversations of tomorrow. Empower your impact at Cision. Be seen, be understood, be you. About the Role We’re looking for a motivated, curious and ambitious Sales Development Representative (SDR) to join PR Newswire as one of the first SDRs within our dedicated UK team. We’re growing the function with two new SDR positions, giving you the opportunity to join at the very beginning and help shape how the team develops. PR Newswire is a globally recognised leader in press release distribution and communications, trusted by organisations around the world to share important news and reach the audiences that matter. Alongside its established distribution network, PR Newswire is continuing to evolve through PR Newswire Amplify™ , its AI-powered communications platform designed to support how teams plan, create, distribute and measure campaigns. You’ll research and engage PR, communications, marketing, corporate affairs and investor relations professionals across the UK, uncovering business challenges and creating high-quality opportunities for the PR Newswire Business Development team. Our approach is insight-led and quality-focused. We want you to research intelligently, ask great questions and build meaningful conversations rather than simply focus on activity volume. You’ll also be part of Cision’s wider SDR organisation, benefiting from structured training, coaching, established tools and clear career development while helping build something new. Duties and Responsibilities The role is defined, but not limited to, the following: • Research target organisations and identify relevant decision-makers using tools such as ZoomInfo, LinkedIn Sales Navigator and Salesforce. • Engage prospective customers across phone, email and LinkedIn using relevant, personalised outreach. • Understand a prospect’s communications strategy, challenges, priorities and goals. • Identify opportunities where PR Newswire and Amplify™ could support their business. • Qualify opportunities based on business need, timing and potential fit. • Develop strong knowledge of PR Newswire, Amplify™ and the wider PR and communications landscape. • Book high-quality meetings and work closely with the AE team to progress opportunities. • Use intent data and account intelligence to identify relevant opportunities and buying signals. • Help test messaging, share learnings and contribute ideas as the new SDR function develops. • Maintain accurate prospect and opportunity information within Salesforce. • Take ownership of your development through ongoing coaching, training and feedback. What You’ll Bring • Some previous workplace experience, in any role or industry. • A strong desire to learn, develop and build a career. • Curiosity and a genuine interest in understanding businesses, people and problems. • Ambition, drive and the confidence to challenge yourself. • A professional and enthusiastic communication style. • A willingness to ask questions, seek feedback and continuously improve. • Resilience, self-motivation and a positive approach to learning new skills. • A collaborative mindset and the confidence to contribute ideas. • An interest in communications, me