Business Development Representative

Role overview

Akita Property Management is hiring a Business Development Representative for its newly opened London office. The company describes itself as a YC-backed unicorn building the first AI insurance carrier. It recently secured $106M in funding at a $2.6B valuation and surpassed $100M ARR in under a year, with plans to expand in London and continue reshaping the $1T+ insurance sector through AI infrastructure and a founder-led approach.

Compensation

The package for this position is £35k-£40k plus variable pay.

What the role involves

This is the first BDR position in the London office. The role is centered on high-volume outbound prospecting into the US market, with the main goal of securing introductory demos for the Account Executive team. You will help shape the sales motion from the ground up and refine the outreach approach as the business scales.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out a large amount of outbound calling and prospecting each day, with an expectation of around 120 cold calls daily.
• Reach out to startup founders and senior operators in the US market and book introductory meetings.
• Prioritize appointment setting and pipeline creation, leaving deal management and closing to the Account Executive team.
• Work closely with leadership to test, improve, and update messaging, talk tracks, and sales scripts in real time.

Candidate profile

The company is looking for someone who thrives in a demanding, fast-moving sales environment and can stay persistent despite frequent rejection. Strong verbal communication skills are important, along with the confidence to engage founders and executives. A self-starter with an entrepreneurial or founder-style mindset would be a strong fit.

Working arrangement

This is a fully in-office role based in London, UK. The working hours are Monday to Friday, 2 PM to 10 PM, to align with US time zones.

Why this opportunity stands out

• Chance to join as the first BDR in a newly launched London office.
• Backed by significant funding and operating with the momentum of a unicorn business.
• Clear potential for rapid career growth and internal progression as the London team expands.

Additional information

This role is being sourced by an AI recruiter on behalf of a client. The next step in the process is to speak with Jack. The employer notes that this is a genuine opening, although some details may be anonymized in the public posting. The recruitment flow includes a match process from Jack's network, and alternative opportunities may also be shared if there is not an immediate fit.