Sales Development Representative (6-Month Fast Track to AE | January Intake)
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list. Ineligible if it's SOC 7113
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3552 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 35% sure that is the right code. Zelt is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Possible 3552 (Business sales executives) · 35% match
- Ineligible 7113 (Telephone salespersons) · 29% match
- Likely 3556 (Sales accounts and business development managers) · 16% match
Ask Zelt what the duties are.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3552 Business sales executives Most likely code | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
3556 Sales accounts and business development managers Also possible | £38,600 | £55,200 | £55,200 | £55,200 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
January 2027 - 5th Cohort: From SDR to AE in 6 months - our fast track programme built for top performers!
About Zelt:
Zelt is building the first unified employee platform that brings together HR, payroll, IT, onboarding, and automation into one seamless system. We’ve been recognised by G2 as a High Performer across HR and Payroll, the only European vendor with that status, and we’re expanding fast.
Why this role?
This is not a typical SDR role. You will be joining Zelt at a pivotal stage of growth, as part of our 5th SDR cohort, building on a model that already works. Several SDRs from our first cohorts have successfully progressed into Account Executive roles, and we are continuing to invest in that path with intent. We operate an accelerated career path where SDRs who consistently deliver results can progress into an Account Executive role after six months, based on achieving targets in five out of six months.
You will sit at the very start of our revenue engine. The conversations you create will directly shape our pipeline and influence how we grow from here. As the first touchpoint for many future customers, you will open the right doors through thoughtful, well-researched outreach and create strong first impressions with senior decision makers.
Your focus will be on generating high-quality meetings that move the business forward, while developing a strong foundation in messaging, multi-channel prospecting, and relationship building. You will learn how to cut through noise in a competitive market and position Zelt in a way that resonates with modern companies.
You will work closely with our CEO, VP Commercial, SDR Lead and Account Executives on live opportunities, gaining real exposure to how deals are built and closed end-to-end.
Your role:
- Be the first touchpoint for many of Zelt’s future customers, creating strong first impressions
What we’re looking for:
- First experience with outbound sales or lead generation in fast growing companies, recruitment agencies or similar
- Strong written communication and attention to detail, especially in outreach
- A curious, analytical mindset, always learning from what works and what doesn’t
- Energy, ownership, and a structured way of working
- Familiarity with tools like LinkedIn Sales Navigator, HubSpot, and Excel
- Fluent in English.
Why join us:
- Get ongoing training from day one
- Sell a differentiated, technically excellent product in a massive market
- Join at a pivotal time as Zelt scales rapidly
- Be part of a sales culture that values clarity, ownership, and high standards
- Clear progression from SDR to AE and beyond
- Great perks: health insurance, airline miles bonus, and a beautiful central London office.
Let’s build something better.
If you are motivated to learn fast, sell with substance, and join a team on a steep growth trajectory, we would love to hear from you.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Business sales executives (SOC 3552) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~181k in sample- Middle half £26,936–44,824
- Median £33,592
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Zelt holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3552 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.