Jumpstart Sade Clarke Senior Lead, Sales Stream
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SDR/BDR & AE

Land a high-growth sales role at a UK startup.

I'm Sade Clarke. I find and coach the best SDR, BDR and AE talent onto Jumpstart, the platform where founders pitch their roles to you. Start with a 15-minute call.

I'm especially passionate about getting more women into sales careers, though this stream is open to everyone with the drive to sell.

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Sade Clarke, Senior Lead of the Sales Stream at Jumpstart
Sade Clarke Senior Lead, Sales Stream SDR/BDR & AE Connect with me
80% hit the 24-hour window & land a role in 4–6 weeks
1,500+ UK startups hiring through Jumpstart
15 min to find out if Jumpstart is right for you
Β£0 it's completely free for candidates
Who we've worked with

Startups our candidates have joined.

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The two streams I lead

Find the stream that fits you.

Pick the path that matches your experience. On a call, I'll help you figure out where you fit, and get you onto the platform fast.

SDR / BDR Β· outbound engine

For the people who open doors nobody else can.

For proactive communicators who thrive on the phone, love the hunt, and don't take no personally.

Roles you could land
SDR BDR Sales Development Associate Outbound Sales Associate
Backgrounds that thrive
  • βœ“Proactive grads or early-career switchers with real hustle
  • βœ“0–2 yrs in an outbound, customer-facing or high-volume comms role
  • βœ“Resilient: comfortable hearing no far more than yes
  • βœ“Fluent using AI to research and personalise outreach fast
Book a 15-min SDR/BDR call β†’
Account Executive Β· closing the deal

For closers who can own a full sales cycle.

For people who can run discovery through to close without someone steering, and who understand a founder's economics as well as their own quota.

Roles you could land
Account Executive Founding AE Senior AE Sales Manager
Backgrounds that thrive
  • βœ“1–4 yrs carrying and hitting an individual sales quota
  • βœ“Comfortable running full-cycle deals: discovery, demo, negotiation, close
  • βœ“Strong stakeholder management with founders, not just single buyers
  • βœ“Commercially sharp: knows a good deal from a bad one
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Also hiring senior sales leadership, Heads of Sales, Sales Managers and founding commercial hires. Mention it on your call and I'll point you to the right roles.

Not sure which stream?

Take the 60-second quiz.

Six quick questions to point you to the stream that fits you best.

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How it works

From a 15-minute call to a startup sales role.

Four steps. No fee, no fluff, just a fast route onto a platform where founders compete for your attention.

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Discovery call

A quick chat with me to understand your background, goals, and whether SDR/BDR or AE is the right fit.

02

Interview or fast-track

If it's a fit, you interview to join the stream, or get fast-tracked straight onto the platform.

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Get on the platform

Build your profile and upload your 60-second video pitch. Founders start pitching their roles to you.

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Apply & land the role

Hit Quick Apply, watch founder video pitches, and land a sales role, typically in 4–6 weeks.

Process overview

Watch the full walkthrough.

A quick guided tour of how it all works, from your first call with me to landing a role through Jumpstart.

2 min 11 sec, with sound. Use the bar to skip ahead or back, and the corner button for full screen.

On the platform

What to expect once you're in.

Jumpstart isn't a job board. Founders pitch their roles to you on video, and you apply to the ones you love in a couple of clicks.

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Founders pitch to you

Every role leads with a founder's video pitch, so you see what it's really like before you apply.

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Daily, tailored recommendations

Log in each day to fresh roles matched to your stream and experience.

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20–30 new roles a day

Fresh opportunities land daily, many with commission or OTE stacked on top of base.

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Everything at a glance

Meta-tags under each role show company maturity stage, OTE, team size and location.

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One-click Quick Apply

Apply in a click, or hit Learn more to read the full role and the path to an offer.

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Offers in 4–6 weeks

The average time from clicking Quick Apply to landing a signed offer.

Browse for yourself

Startup sales roles we've filled.

Explore real examples of previously filled roles so you can see the kinds of companies we work with. These are for illustration only, you can't apply to them, but they show what lands on the platform every day. Salaries are from the original briefs and company information may have changed since.

🎬 Your 60s video

Your first pitch to a founder.

Every candidate uploads a profile and a short video pitch within 24 hours of onboarding. It's one of the best signals of startup suitability we have, can you ship something when you're busy and the clock's ticking? That's startup life, every day.

A profile says what you've done. A video says who you are and why a founder should bet on you. Keep yours to 60 seconds.

What makes a good one
βœ“60 seconds, conversational, not a rehearsed monologue
βœ“1–2 examples with real numbers (meetings booked, quota attainment, deals closed)
βœ“A few rough talking points, not a script
βœ“One clear answer: what ROI do I bring to an early-stage sales team?
SDR pitch

Sade's example pitch for the SDR/BDR stream. Use the arrow to see the AE version.

Don't just take my word for it

Candidates on Jumpstart, and on working with me.

Sadbh O'Connor 24 Mar 2026

I had such an amazing experience with Jumpstart with support from Sade and the team from the get go! I felt encouraged and heard - and honestly made the job search which seemed impossible to begin with- mountains easier !!

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Benjamin Pugh 01 Jun 2026

Jumpstart does exactly what it tells you it will - connects you with great opportunities in the start-up world and supports you massively in landing interviews and roles through 1:1 support (Sade helped me land a founding AE role). Defo the best way to secure a job!

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Aditya S SDR Β· 22 Feb 2026

Amazing. Extremely well thought out platform which puts you right in front of the decision makers. The Jumpstart team support you every step of the way, with a special shout out to Sade! 100% recommend.

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Jivtar Chawla SDR Β· Autogen AI

WOW! What an experience with Jumpstart playing a key role in helping me secure my position at AutogenAI! The support was encouraging, personal, and motivating throughout the process. Particularly Sade was amazing to work with! She took the time to understand my goals, offered clear and practical guidance, and was consistently supportive every step of the way. Her encouragement and attention to detail made a real difference and helped me feel confident going into the opportunity whether it was an interview or a cold call prep. I'm truly grateful to Sade and the Jumpstart team, and I would happily recommend them to anyone looking for a career not just in tech but other start-up industries!

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Aiman Khan Associate GTM Engineer Β· The Converted

Jumpstart has been great is the least that I can say, it's amazing and so fun, which is contrary to how people describe job hunting. I was onboarded after an interview with Sade, who stayed touch with me throughout the process and afterwards, honestly so lovely and helpful. Platform in itself is easy to navigate and the roles advertised are all top tier. Landed a job within 2 weeks of being on JS (first job after university). Highly recommended. Happy to help anyone who has any questions!

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Tom SDR Β· 28 Jan 2026

It's gold dust - Jumpstart is fantastic at pulling out the important information and the vibe from the start-ups to make the job-hunt easy.

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Luke Tomiak BDR Β· Autogen AI Β· 23 Sep 2023

Jumpstart is a breath of fresh air! The level of dedicated support from the team throughout the entire process feels like you have your own personal tutor. Jumpstart is an absolute must for anyone looking to get into a startup!

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Samer Ullah BDR Β· Autogen AI Β· 14 Sep 2023

Thanks to the team and continual support, I was able to secure 3 offers in a matter of weeks. I'm looking forward to the future with Jumpstart too - being in a community of over 300 people interested in startups is such an exciting prospect!

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Kristiana Sylvester Sales Analyst Β· TreasurySpring Β· 18 Sep 2023

Sales holds a wealth of untapped opportunities, often underestimated - I'm inspired by the potential for growth in the startup environment.

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Steph Villaruel SDR Β· Worldover Β· 16 Sep 2023

After looking into a sales career, I quickly realised the ability to sell a product, service or yourself is one of the most valuable skills you can have in life and since beginning this career, I've never looked back!

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Jasan Grewal 11 Jun 2026

Honestly, I'd been struggling for months especially, because I was trying to move from RevOps back into a frontline sales role. However, once I was onboarded, I was presented with tons of opportunities and was constantly supported throughout all stages of the interview process.

What stood out for me the most, is that from applying for roles I knew the outcome within a few days at the latest, rather that getting ghosted by applications on other platforms. The quick turnaround made sure I was able to focus my energy on the opportunities that were actually going to convert.

Cheers,
Jasan

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Calum Bennett Sales Manager Β· EdgeComply Β· 09 Feb 2026

JumpStart is a cheat code for landing interviews with companies doing amazing things, versus the endless applications through other channels. The level of support throughout the interview processes is completely unparalleled and I can't thank them enough!

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Jordan Ebert Jumpstart Sales Candidate Β· 27 Mar 2025

The range of companies Jumpstart works with makes it extremely easy to meet startups and learn how a career in the space could look. The calibre is incredible and the team are amazingly supportive! I learned a lot and I can't recommend them enough.

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Josh Campbell Sales Associate Β· Auquan Β· 24 Aug 2023

From understanding the ICP and starting cold outbound outreach in week 1, to now running discovery calls and demos with clients, it's been a steep learning curve but very rewarding process.

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Lydia MacMillan SDR Β· Autogen AI Β· 07 Sep 2023

Sales is such a rewarding career and I love the challenge of meeting business objectives and goals!

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Giorgia Scott Head of Sales Β· Karma Kans Β· 24 Sep 2024

Jumpstart totally transformed my job search. Huge shoutout also to Jumpstart's incredible team - their personalised coaching and genuine support made me feel like I had true allies throughout the entire process.

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Rafael Reynafarje Field Sales Manager Β· Yetipay Β· 04 Mar 2025

Once I saw the caliber of startups in Jumpstart, I stopped applying elsewhere. Their motto, "We get superstars into superstar startups," truly reflects what they do!

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Follow along

Sade's LinkedIn.

Hiring tips, MEDDPICC breakdowns and what founders are actually looking for. Tap a post to read it on LinkedIn.

Sales guides

Straight talk on breaking into sales.

Practical guides from the calls I have every week, on qualifying, career paths, and getting hired.

AE stream Β· Priority hire

Account executive roles at London startups: who gets hired

For AEs with one to four years of quota behind them. What founding-AE roles look like, what they pay, and what founders check before they hire.

Read guide β†’
SDR/BDR stream Β· Career switchers

Getting your first SDR or BDR role from a different career

Why teachers, recruiters, estate agents and media people become the best SDRs, what the job pays, and how to make the switch.

Read guide β†’
Qualifying Β· SDR & AE

MEDDPICC: your key to well-qualified meetings and hitting target

The framework that turns hopeful meetings into forecastable pipeline.

Read guide β†’
Career paths

Sales in a startup vs sales in a large organisation like Microsoft

The real trade-offs between brand, structure and ownership.

Read guide β†’
The future of the role

SDRs vs AI: will AI remove the need for SDRs?

What AI has already automated, and what it hasn’t touched.

Read guide β†’
Diversity in sales

Why we need more women in sales

Sade on the opportunity for women considering a sales career.

Read guide β†’
Hiring bar

What we look for: BDR/SDR vs AE

The honest breakdown of what founders actually brief me on.

Read guide β†’
Get up to scratch

Sales books to read to get you up to scratch

What I actually recommend on calls, and why.

Read guide β†’
Interview prep

How to approach your sales case study during interview

What founders are actually watching for.

Read guide β†’

Ready to jumpstart your sales career?

Book a 15-minute call with me. We'll find your stream and get you in front of founders hiring right now.

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Before you book: eligibility requirement. Jumpstart cannot support visa sponsorship, nor candidates in full-time study. If either applies to you, please don't book a call.

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