Sales Development Representative (SDR)

Salary Competitive

At Mercell, we're on a mission to revolutionize public procurement, making it accessible and effortless for everyone involved. Imagine a world where public buyers and visionary suppliers come together seamlessly to make a great deal easier and shape the future. That's what we're all about.

With a dynamic culture built on continuous growth, trust, and collaboration, Mercell offers an environment where your talents can thrive. You will be part of an international environment with ambitious and dedicated colleagues who are passionate about what they do and supported to be themselves.

Together, let's shape the future and create real value for society, one innovative solution at a time.

Your Mission 

We are looking for two (2) Sales Development Representatives (SDR) to join our Supply -Side Sales team. As a Sales Development Representative (SDR), you will be the engine of our growth across the Swedish market and the first point of contact for public sector organisations looking to transform how they manage procurement through technology.

Your focus is the top of the funnel identifying, engaging, and qualifying the right opportunities, and setting Account Executives up for success. You'll be the bridge between market potential and real conversations, working in a fast-paced, KPI-driven environment where your energy and discipline directly shape results.

If you thrive on outbound, take rejection in your stride, and are motivated by the idea of building something meaningful in a new market this is your role.

Core Responsibilities 

  • Proactively engage relevant decision-makers across the Swedish market, with a strong focus on warm inbound leads and customer-generated enquiries, complemented by targeted outbound outreach through cold calling, email, and social selling.

  • Generate and qualify new business opportunities, maintaining a strong and consistent pipeline for the sales team.

  • Schedule and hand over high-quality meetings (SQLs) to Account Executives, following structured qualification frameworks.

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date CRM data in HubSpot, ensuring full pipeline visibility and performance tracking.

  • Continuously refine your outreach strategies and messaging based on market feedback and performance metrics.

Required Qualifications  

  • Previous experience in B2B sales, SDR, or a similar customer-facing role.

  • Strong outbound experience and confidence in high-volume prospecting activities.

  • Experience working with CRM systems (HubSpot or similar) and structured pipeline management.

  • Ability to quickly understand customer needs and effectively qualify opportunities.

  • Comfortable working in a high-activity, KPI-driven environment.

  • Fluent in Swedish and English at professional level.

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Highly motivated with a genuine drive to achieve and continuously improve.

  • Resilient and at ease handling rejection in a high-volume outbound environment.

  • Strong communication and objection handling skills.

  • Structured, disciplined, and consistent in execution.

  • A team player who can also work independently and proactively.

Start date: As soon as possible
Duration: Full time
Workplace type: Hybrid - working onsite at the office min. 3 days and from home, balancing flexibility with collaboration
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Application Deadline: 01 June 2026. However, do not wait to submit your application - we will read applications and talk to potential candidates as we receive them 

 

What we offer 

As a fast growing technology company, we are committed to taking care of our employees through initiatives such as hybrid work to support work-life balance, health and insurance plans (may differ per country/office), pension plans, paid parental leave, social happenings and competitive salary packages. Please see https://career.mercell.com/posts/our-perks-benefits to get more insights on what to expect of perks, benefits and culture when joining Mercell.

Has this sparked your interest?

Then we can't wait to have you join our mission and looking forward to receiving your application!


-Mercell is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

-Mercell handles all personal data in line with GDPR and our Privacy Policy.

-Mercell does not provide relocation support. We are seeking candidates who are already based in, or have existing work authorization for, the country where the role is located.

-Mercell may carry out background checks on applicants to verify information that appears on CVs and other documentation. This background check is carried out by an external party and is not carried out without the consent of the applicant. Current applicants will receive further information about this.

Perks and benefits

This job comes with several perks and benefits

Near public transit
Near public transit

Pension plan
Pension plan

Paid holiday
Paid holiday

Work life balance
Work life balance

Gym access
Gym access

Flexible working hours
Flexible working hours

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Working at
Mercell

At Mercell, we’re transforming how businesses manage procurement and public tendering processes. As a leading provider of digital solutions for procurement, we help organizations across Europe streamline, automate, and optimize their sourcing operations. Our cloud-based platform connects buyers and suppliers, driving transparency, efficiency, and compliance in public and private sector procurement. The Problem We Solve: Procurement is often plagued by inefficiencies, manual workflows, and a lack of transparency, making it time-consuming and prone to errors. This not only impacts operational performance but can also prevent businesses from making strategic, cost-effective decisions. At Mercell, we are solving these challenges by providing an integrated solution that simplifies the tendering process, ensures compliance with regulatory standards, and empowers businesses with data-driven insights. Why We Do It: We believe that efficient procurement is at the heart of sustainable business growth. By digitizing and optimizing the procurement process, we help organizations save time, reduce costs, and make smarter decisions, all while fostering a more competitive and transparent marketplace. Our goal is to empower organizations to focus on their core business, leaving procurement complexity to us. At Mercell, we’re driven by innovation and a passion to continuously improve the procurement landscape.

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