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About this role
SDR/BDR Hybrid, ParisLocation: Paris (in-office)Type: Full-timeTeam: Founding GTM Team
About the RoleWe're hiring Linkup's first SDR/BDR, a hybrid pipeline-generation role covering both sides of the funnel: qualifying inbound signups and running structured outbound into our priority segments (AI-native companies, GTM tooling providers, enterprise and regulated accounts).You'll work closely with our VP Sales, picking accounts, drafting outbound, and partnering with AEs to turn interest into qualified pipeline.
High ownership, fast feedback loop.
What You'll DoResearch target accounts and draft personalized multi-channel outreach (email, LinkedIn, phone) for founder-led and AE-assisted outboundMonitor and pre-qualify inbound signups against our ICP (AI-native, GTM tooling, enterprise), then route to the right AESupport first-touch qualification alongside AEs, learning our lead framework (ICP fit, pain, volume, timing, right entry point) as you goKeep every touch logged in AttioHelp tune outbound messaging and channels as we scale campaigns across segmentsWhy This Role MattersThis is the first dedicated pipeline-generation hire at Linkup.
Get it right and it compounds into every AE's quota.You're a Great Fit If YouHave 0 to 2 years in SDR/BDR, or a first job out of a fast-paced, competitive environment (sales, consulting, we care about drive more than tenure)Are comfortable with high-volume outbound and don't wait to be told what to doWrite clean, direct, non-generic outreach, no template-speakAre curious about AI/agents and can hold a real conversation with a technical buyer, even without an engineering backgroundWant ownership fast, this role works closely with sales leadership, not layers of managementOur StackAttio (CRM), LemList (outbound), Slack, Notion, Apollo/Sales Navigator (prospecting), Snitcher (visitor ID), RB2BAbout LinkupOur VisionWe believe in a future of AI agents and the agentic web.
These digital entities can create more value for humanity than we ever
Tools & Tech Stack
Commission Structure
Base Salary
Not disclosed — ask in interview
Commission
Structure not specified
Ramp Period
Not mentioned — clarify timeline
Quota
$.
Selling Motion
Sales Cycle
Enterprise
6–18 month cycles, complex multi-stakeholder deals
Prospecting
Hybrid
Mix of inbound leads and outbound prospecting
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Territory
Named Accounts
Pre-assigned list of target companies
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — SDR
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
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
How do you handle objections on cold calls?
Template questionWalk me through your typical outbound sequence.
Template questionHow do you research prospects before reaching out?
Template questionWhat metrics do you track daily?
Template questionThis SDR/BDR role focuses on top-of-funnel pipeline generation through outbound prospecting.
SaaS sales roles typically involve consultative selling with longer deal cycles.
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