Sales Representative - London

    Isembard

    🇬🇧 London
    SaaS
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    Work Type

    On-site

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    arbeitnow

    About this role

    About IsembardIsembard is building a network of high-performance factories for critical industries. We combine advanced machine tools, robotics and our own software, MasonOS, to make precision components for aerospace, defence, energy and frontier technology companies, with factories across the UK, US, Germany and France.

    Our mission is to forge industrial acceleration.The roleOur customers are engineers in aerospace, defence, energy and robotics who need precision parts made well and delivered on time.

    Sales Representatives turn their interest into orders.You will manage opportunities from first conversation to purchase order, working with business development colleagues who open doors and with factory teams who check

    what we can make and when.

    What you'll doManage a pipeline of prospective and new customers in our target sectors.Lead commercial conversations with engineering and procurement teams.Work with factory and quoting teams to confirm manufacturability, lead time and price before committing.Prepare proposals and support contract negotiation.Keep CRM records and forecasts accurate.

    What we're looking forA track record in B2B sales, ideally selling technical or manufactured products.Technical literacy: comfortable discussing drawings, tolerances, materials and lead times, or able to learn quickly.Structured pipeline management and accurate forecasting.Clear written and verbal communication, and good judgement in difficult conversations.High standards, low ego and a bias towards action.Nice to haveExperience in manufacturing, machining, aerospace or defence.An engineering background.Selling to engineering or procurement teams at large industrial companies.Why IsembardFrontline exposure to aerospace and defence manufacturing programmes.Work directly with machinists, engineers and factory leaders.Join an early-stage commercial team where strong performers can take on more scope quickly.Location: On-site at our Southwark factory in London, with travel to customers

    Selling Motion

    Prospecting

    Outbound-Heavy

    Self-sourced pipeline via cold outreach

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Territory

    Vertical-Specific

    Focused on a single industry vertical

    Requirements at a Glance

    Bachelor's Degree·Required
    Master's/MBA·Required
    Negotiation·Required skill
    Pipeline Management·Required skill

    Typical Day — Sales Rep

    High-volume calls50–80/day
    Quick demos6–10/week
    Activity metricsDaily

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    SaaS — Interview Intel

    Typical Sales Cycle

    30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)

    Common Buyer Objections

    • "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
    • "We built something in-house already"
    • "We don't have budget until next quarter"
    • "Our team won't adopt another tool"

    Key Industry Metrics

    ARR / MRRNet Revenue Retention (NRR)CAC Payback PeriodLogo Churn vs Revenue ChurnACV (Avg Contract Value)Magic Number

    Hot Topics to Reference

    • • AI-native product disruption
    • • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
    • • Vertical SaaS consolidation
    • • Usage-based pricing models

    Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.

    Tags

    Commercial
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    Why are you interested in this role?

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    What motivates you in a sales environment?

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    How do you handle rejection?

    Template question
    Research Isembard's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare metrics: quota attainment %, average deal size, win rate
    Practice a 2-minute product demo pitch for a mock discovery call
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    This sales representative - london position with Isembard offers an opportunity to develop your sales career in a competitive market.

    Top SaaS reps often earn significant upside through accelerators once quota is exceeded.

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