Sales Development Representative - Mining

About the role

Momentum Transfer is expanding its mining-focused sales efforts and is looking for a part-time Sales Development Representative based in Germany. The role sits at the front of the sales funnel: you will start conversations with mining companies, laboratories, and consultants, identify the right technical contacts, and create qualified meetings for the senior sales team.

The company has evolved quickly over the last 18 months from a spinout into a seed-funded startup and is now a leading platform for synchrotron-quality powder X-ray diffraction delivered as a service. More than 2,300 users already depend on the platform for high-quality mineralogy data. The mining vertical is a key growth area because mineralogy insight can directly affect operational profitability.

What you will do

You will research mining companies, projects, labs, and consultants, then contact relevant decision-makers and technical stakeholders such as geologists, metallurgists, process engineers, and lab managers. Outreach will happen mainly by phone and email.

Your work will include qualifying interest, understanding timing and need, booking meetings for the senior sales team, and keeping the CRM accurate and up to date. You will also share market feedback to help improve outreach messages and sharpen the go-to-market approach for this sector.

Working style

This is a remote role in Germany with flexible hours and roughly 50% availability. The position requires someone who is comfortable being the first point of contact, can handle a technical market while learning it, and is persistent enough to keep engaging prospects even when responses are slow.

Candidate profile

The ideal person is confident on the phone, writes clearly and persuasively, asks smart questions, and stays organized without needing close supervision. This is not a closing role; the main goal is to open doors, create interest, and hand over strong opportunities to the sales team.

Requirements

The company is seeking candidates who are based in Germany, available for around half-time work, and able to work from home. Strong English skills at native level are required. Prior experience in SDR, BDR, or outbound appointment setting is expected.

Applicants should be comfortable making cold calls, have strong written communication, and be reliable, self-directed, and well organized.

Nice to have

Spanish language skills are considered an advantage. Experience in mining, lab services, scientific businesses, SaaS, or other technical B2B environments is also helpful. Familiarity with CRM tools or LinkedIn Sales Navigator would be a plus.

Not a fit if

This role is unlikely to suit someone who dislikes cold calling, needs every conversation fully scripted, or gives up quickly when prospects do not respond.

Benefits

The job offers significant ownership from day one, with responsibility for the top of the funnel in a new market. You will work closely with a technical team and an experienced sales team, gain exposure to an interesting scientific field, and see the direct impact of the conversations you initiate. The package includes remote work, flexible hours, fair pay, and room to grow as the business expands.

Additional information

The company emphasizes that this role is best suited to people who genuinely enjoy cold calling and outbound prospecting. Candidates are encouraged to think carefully before applying.