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Here, your voice is heard, your ideas are valued, and your unique perspective fuels our collective success. As part of our global team, you'll thrive in an environment that champions curiosity, collaboration, and innovation, all while making meaningful contributions to the brands we accelerate. \nJoin us in shaping the future of communication and building authentic connections that matter. Whether you're solving complex problems or driving bold innovations, your growth is our success, and together, we’ll create the conversations of tomorrow. \nEmpower your impact at Cision. Be seen, be understood, be you. \n\nAbout the Role \nWe’re looking for a motivated, curious and ambitious Sales Development Representative (SDR) to join PR Newswire as one of the first SDRs within our dedicated UK team. \nWe’re growing the function with two new SDR positions, giving you the opportunity to join at the very beginning and help shape how the team develops. \nPR Newswire is a globally recognised leader in press release distribution and communications, trusted by organisations around the world to share important news and reach the audiences that matter. \nAlongside its established distribution network, PR Newswire is continuing to evolve through PR Newswire Amplify™, its AI-powered communications platform designed to support how teams plan, create, distribute and measure campaigns. \nYou’ll research and engage PR, communications, marketing, corporate affairs and investor relations professionals across the UK, uncovering business challenges and creating high-quality opportunities for the PR Newswire Business Development team. \nOur approach is insight-led and quality-focused. We want you to research intelligently, ask great questions and build meaningful conversations rather than simply focus on activity volume. \nYou’ll also be part of Cision’s wider SDR organisation, benefiting from structured training, coaching, established tools and clear career development while helping build something new. \nDuties and Responsibilities \nThe role is defined, but not limited to, the following: \nResearch target organisations and identify relevant decision-makers using tools such as ZoomInfo, LinkedIn Sales Navigator and Salesforce. \nEngage prospective customers across phone, email and LinkedIn using relevant, personalised outreach. \nUnderstand a prospect’s communications strategy, challenges, priorities and goals. \nIdentify opportunities where PR Newswire and Amplify™ could support their business. \nQualify opportunities based on business need, timing and potential fit. \nDevelop strong knowledge of PR Newswire, Amplify™ and the wider PR and communications landscape. \nBook high-quality meetings and work closely with the AE team to progress opportunities. \nUse intent data and account intelligence to identify relevant opportunities and buying signals. \nHelp test messaging, share learnings and contribute ideas as the new SDR function develops. \nMaintain accurate prospect and opportunity information within Salesforce. \nTake ownership of your development through ongoing coaching, training and feedback. \nWhat You’ll Bring \nSome previous workplace experience, in any role or industry. \nA strong desire to learn, develop and build a career. \nCuriosity and a genuine interest in understanding businesses, people and problems. \nAmbition, drive and the confidence to challenge yourself. \nA professional and enthusiastic communication style. \nA willingness to ask questions, seek feedback and continuously improve. \nResilience, self-motivation and a positive approach to learning new skills. \nA collaborative mindset and the confidence to contribute ideas. \nAn interest in communications, media, PR, technology or AI. \nSales experience is not required or preferred. We’re much more interested in your attitude, curiosity, work ethic and hunger to learn. We’ll provide the training, tools and coaching you need to succeed. \nWhat We Offer \nUpon joining Cision, you will immediately have access to a range of benefits that are fully or partially funded by the company and form part of your overall benefits package. These benefits include:\nCision Group Personal Pension Scheme\nLife Assurance\nHealthcare cash plan\nDental Insurance\nPrivate Medical Insurance (For directors and above only)\nGym Subsidy\nCycle to Work\nDiscounted Dining\nVirtual GP\nEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP)\nEye Care Test\nCision Global Charitable Giving Program\nBenefitHub (Retail discounts)\nWhy PR Newswire? \nThis role offers something slightly different from a typical SDR opportunity. \nYou’ll be joining a globally established and highly recognised business with an experienced commercial team, strong customer base and proven solution - while PR Newswire continues to invest in the future of communications through Amplify™ and AI. \nAt the same time, you’ll be joining at the very beginning of our dedicated UK SDR function. \nAs one of the first SDRs within the team, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute ideas, influence how the function develops, help shape our approach to market and make a visible impact from the start. \nIt’s the opportunity to help build something new within an already established market leader. \nIf this opportunity feels like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you! Please note that for this role, we are only able to consider candidates who are already based in the country of employment.\n#LI-Hybrid\nAs a global leader in PR, marketing and social media management technology and intelligence, Cision helps brands and organizations to identify, connect and engage with customers and stakeholders to drive business results. PR Newswire, a network of over 1.1 billion influencers, in-depth monitoring, analytics and its Brandwatch and Falcon.io social media platforms headline a premier suite of solutions. Cision has offices in 24 countries throughout the Americas, EMEA and APAC. For more information about Cision's award-winning solutions, including its next-gen Cision Communications Cloud®, visit www.cision.com and follow @Cision on Twitter.\nCision is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves and perform at their best. We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion is vital to driving our culture, sparking innovation and achieving long-term success. Cision is proud to have joined more than 600 companies in signing the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™ pledge and named a “Top Diversity Employer” for 2021 by DiversityJobs.com.\nCision is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected statuses.\nCision is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Cision will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. 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