Sales Development Representative - EMEA

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About Grey Noise Grey Noise Intelligence is a mission driven security startup focused on helping organisations understand and mitigate risks from Internet scanning and exploitation. Grey Noise provides real-time, verifiable intelligence on all actors scanning the Internet and how some of them are attempting to exploit vulnerabilities on assets connected to corporate networks. The intelligence is highly trusted because it is generated from a global fleet of thousands of purpose built sensors observing the Internet.

Advanced data science techniques and AI are used to process millions of observed events into real-time intelligence for customers.

At Grey Noise, we know that the key to growth is a high-performing sales team. We are seeking a Sales Development Representative (SDR) to be the first line of communication between our company and prospective clients in the EMEA region. This is an excellent opportunity to launch your career in B2B cybersecurity sales. You will be the engine of our pipeline, hyper-focused on outreach and qualification to secure high-value meetings and product demonstrations for our Sales team.

Success in this role requires strong ambition and a proven drive for results.

You must be located in Europe to be considered for this role. United Kingdom preferred.

• Strategic Pipeline Generation:
  • Execute high-volume, multi-channel outreach (calls, emails, Linked In) targeting high-value accounts in the EMEA region based on our Ideal Customer Profile (ICP).
  • Own the full SDR cycle from initial prospect identification through rigorous qualification to successful handover.
• Expert Qualification & Value Articulation:
  • Identify and research key personas using tools like Hub Spot, Linked In Sales Navigator, Sales Loft, and Common Room.
  • Initiate conversations and qualification to understand the prospect's security infrastructure, challenges, and technical requirements (Pain, Budget, Authority, Need, Timeline – BANT).
  • Articulate the unique value proposition of Grey Noise and tailor the message to address specific customer security needs and use cases.
• Performance & Process Improvement:
  • Consistently achieve and exceed monthly quotas for qualified meetings, SQLs, and pipeline contribution.
  • Meticulously track all lead activity and prospect information in our CRM (Hub Spot) to ensure data integrity and accurate pipeline forecasting.
  • Proactively identify best practices, test new messaging, and refine the company's SDR playbook to continuously improve efficiency and help scale the entire SDR function.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Coordinate seamlessly with Regional Sales Managers to ensure smooth handoffs and alignment on account strategy and follow-up.
  • Collaborate with the Demand Generation team to optimize messaging and targeting for outbound and inbound campaigns.

• 2+ years of sales development experience, with a history of exceeding targets
• Strong work ethic and self‑drive.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to think strategically and tactically.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Highly organized with good time‑management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Great active‑listening skills.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude in the face of rejection or criticism.
• Experience collaborating with internal and cross‑functional teams.

• Start-up experience
• Cybersecurity experience

• 💵 Equity in a high‑growth, Series‑A startup
• 👩⚕️ 100% covered health, dental, vision, and life plans for all employees
• 6️⃣ Competitive 401k employer match of 6%, which is special for a startup. This will be 100% matched and vested from day 1
• 🏖 Flexible paid time off. Grey Noise recommends each employee take at least 120 hours of PTO (3 weeks) annually, including at least five consecutive business days
• 🌎 Remote‑first culture. While headquartered in the Washington DC area, the majority of our team works remotely from across the country
• 💻 Equipment budget. Every new employee receives an Apple Mac laptop and a $500 stipend for any equipment accessories
• 👼 Paid family leave for all…