Remote Sales Development Representative Intern at Innovators Guild

Employer: Innovators Guild
Job Title: Sales Development Representative Intern
Location: Remote (United Kingdom)
Salary: £26,000.00 per year
Job Type: Internship

About Innovators Guild

Innovators Guild is a curated, exclusive network connecting deep-tech talent, scientists, engineers, and innovators with enterprise and cross-sector collaboration opportunities. The company is fast-tracking the UK’s position as a global tech leader by bridging STEM talent gaps and establishing itself as the key informal connector between breakthrough innovation and industry demand.

Innovators Guild is a lean, high-impact team seeking an SDR intern to help scale outreach to various stakeholders who should be part of the ecosystem.

The Role

As SDR Intern at Innovators Guild, you’ll own outbound prospecting and qualification for the company’s most valuable audience: technical founders, deep-tech engineers, enterprise innovation teams, and STEM researchers solving real-world problems.

You’ll research prospects, craft thoughtful outreach, qualify opportunities, and set meetings that the core team can close into partnerships, sponsorships, or community participation.

This is a highly visible role where every contribution directly impacts growth.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Strategic prospecting: Build targeted lists using LinkedIn, company research, and industry intelligence

• Thoughtful outreach: Craft personalised, technically credible emails and LinkedIn messages

• Qualification conversations: Screen prospects and assess fit for Innovators Guild

• Relationship building: Maintain CRM records and nurture long-term relationships

• Pipeline contribution: Feed meetings into the sales pipeline for memberships, event attendance, sponsorships, or collaboration opportunities

• Market intelligence: Share insights to help refine positioning and strategy

What Innovators Guild Is Looking For

This role requires someone who can function independently while integrating into a small, tight-knit team. Long-term potential is assessed during the first month.

Essential Competencies

• Intellectual curiosity about deep-tech

• Self-directed problem-solving

• Resilience with grace

• Communication that punches above its weight

• Team-first mentality

• Cultural fit and alignment with mission

Ideal Background

• Experience in sales, business development, recruiting, or customer-facing B2B roles

• Demonstrated success hitting targets

• Interest or background in technology, startups, or innovation

• Experience in small teams or startups

• (Highly valuable) Background or understanding of deep-tech, STEM, or scientific problem-solving

First Month Assessment

Evaluation criteria include:

• Week 1–2: Ramp-up speed, understanding of mission, research and outreach quality

• Week 2–3: Strategic thinking, quality of questions, curiosity about the space

• Week 3–4: Initiative, ability to anticipate needs, ownership of projects, long-term interest

Innovators Guild assesses potential, fit, and mission alignment rather than activity volume.

What Happens After Month One

• Strong fit: Longer-term internship or part-time/freelance role with potential for full-time

• Good fit but needs development: Extended internship with clearer expectations

• Not a fit: Professional parting with a genuine reference

What Innovators Guild Is Offering

• Real learning: Direct work with founders and innovation leaders

• Impact: Direct contribution to the mission

• Long-term growth opportunity: Potential for paid roles or equity participation

• Flexible arrangements: Remote

• No corporate theatre: Impact-driven environment

How to Apply

Send your application to Innovators Guild with:

• A 2–3 sentence pitch

• Your CV

• An example of independent learning

• A sample cold email draft

• (Optional) A voice message or short video

Selection Process

• Initial screening (20 mins)

• Practical exercise: Research and prospect identification

• Final conversation

• Potential trial week

Timeline

• Rolling applications

• Ideal start: mid January 2026

Additional Job Details

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Internship
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: From £26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Work from home
  Work Location: Remote

Apply Now

If you’re interested in this role, visit the official website for more information — click here to apply now.