DescriptionWe have a world class agile market research platform. We help brands rewire their traditional ad & innovation development processes with insights early, often & connected to create a learning loop. The result? They get smarter over time. Insights teams have more impact. Brands launch better ads & products.
We were founded in 2012 with the dream of creating end-to-end automated research. Fast forward 10 years and we have 1,000+ happy customers, 100,000+ ideas tested and we operate in 50+ research markets. And we’re entering the next phase of our growth journey!
So how do we do it?
Our platform provides access to actionable, quick and smart insights to amplify creative effectiveness and shape winning innovation, empowering creators with the agility and the data they need to make better decisions about the ads and innovation they take to market.
Through working with some of the biggest brands in the world, we’ve built technology that lets our customers see their product innovations and advertising ideas through their consumers’ eyes so they can quickly iterate, optimize, validate and learn — increasing their chances of in-market success.
About the team:
At Zappi, the BDR team sits under Marketing and is part of a passionate group on a mission to help world-class customers—some of the best-known B2C brands on the planet—evolve their marketing, advertising, and innovation. Known for our distinctive, quirky, and fun energy, we build incredible relationships with our customers, who love us, promote us, and enjoy collaborating with us. This is reflected in our marketing and the way we work every day. Our dynamic and supportive team values collaboration, creativity, and individual success. We thrive on friendly competition, celebrating wins together while continuously challenging each other to grow
About the role:
As a key member of our Business Development team, you’ll report to the Director of Outbound Sales and focus on growing revenue within existing customer accounts. Your mission is to uncover and convert whitespace opportunities—helping the world’s most progressive brands unlock even more value from Zappi. You’ll run account-based campaigns, build relationships across stakeholder groups, and collaborate closely with Sales, Customer Success, and Marketing to drive strategic engagement and platform expansion.
What you'll be doing:
Partner with Account Managers and Customer Success to map org structures, uncover whitespace opportunities, and qualify leads—booking meetings that open doors to deeper partnerships.
Own account research to uncover new use cases and business units within our existing customer base.
Build and run personalized, multi-channel outreach (email, phone, LinkedIn) aligned to Zappi’s voice and value, in coordination with Account Management and Customer Success
Use sales intelligence tools like 6Sense, UserGems, Vendelux, and Sales Navigator to identify contacts and act on buying signals like job changes, product launches, or shifting priorities.
Collaborate with your Marketing team to share feedback from the field, influence campaign direction, and help craft content that resonates with the people you’re speaking to every day.
Travel to key industry events throughout the year to connect with customers face-to-face, deepen relationships, and spot new growth opportunities in person.
Consistently hit or exceed KPIs around activity, meetings booked, and pipeline contribution.
Stay sharp on product usage trends, industry shifts, and competitor moves to keep your outreach relevant and effective.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
2+ years in BDR, Inside Sales, or a similar role, ideally in B2B or enterprise. Bonus if you’ve worked in account expansion or land-and-expand models.
You’ve built and executed campaigns that break through with senior decision-makers and turn into meetings.
You know how to navigate complex accounts, uncover growth opportunities, and connect across teams.
Whether it’s a cold call, email, or InMail—you’re clear, confident, and always focused on value.
You work well with Account Management, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success and know that great results are a team sport.
You’re adaptable, open to feedback, and always looking for ways to improve. You bring ideas, ask questions, and raise your hand when you see a better way.
You’re comfortable with HubSpot, 6Sense, Sales Navigator, Salesforce, and UserGems—or eager to learn quickly.
You love hitting goals and thrive in a performance-focused environment.
Benefits
Private medical insurance – access to comprehensive healthcare to keep you and your family healthy and supported.
Three company-wide mental health days off per year – pre-scheduled so everyone can reset together and recharge.
Unlimited holiday allowance – take the time you need, with a minimum of 20 days annually plus national holidays.
Flexible working arrangements – work remotely or adjust your schedule to fit your life.
Enhanced parental leave – extra support when welcoming a new child. [Details here]
Beautiful, thoughtfully designed offices – spaces built for both focused work and collaboration.
Home office setup support – get the equipment you need, such as a chair, desk, or other essentials, to work comfortably from home.
Wellbeing benefits – access therapists and counselors through Spill to support your mental health.
Salary sacrifice scheme – make tax-efficient contributions toward your pension and save for the future.
Tailored personal development – training budgets, coaching, mentorship, and clear career pathways to help you grow professionally.
Why join us?
We’ve been recognized as one of the hottest martech companies in 2022 by Business Insider and named Best Place to Work by Quirk’s Media for our engaging and inclusive workplace culture. We’re committed to both people and the planet.
Our belief in inclusion means we’re building an organisation of diverse individuals and helping brands eliminate cultural presumptions in their research. Read our Diversity Manifesto here.
We are a values and behaviours driven business and believe that Trust, Truth, Ownership, Ambition and Humility describe Zappi employees on our best day. This is how we strive to show up for our customers, for each other and for our communities.
Earning B Corp certification assures us we’re on the right track and have structures in place to become the business we want to be.
Our commitment to minimise our impact on the environment means being honest with ourselves and transparent with you—about everything from carbon emissions to tree-planting initiatives. We achieved our goal of becoming Net Zero in 2021!
Zappi Company Culture Highlights
Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company for Women 2022
Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company Work-Life Balance 2022
Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company Compensation 2022
Winner of Comparably's Award for Best CEO for Women 2022
Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company for Diversity 2022
Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company Culture 2022
Winner of Comparably's Award for Best CEO 2022
Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Happiness 2022
Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Leadership Teams 2023
Winner of Comparably's Award for Best CEOs for Diversity 2023
Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Engineering Teams 2023
Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company Outlook 2023
Winner of Newsweek’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces in the UK 2022 & 2023
Recognised by Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators 2023
Winner of Best Marketing Insights Platform in the MarTech Breakthrough Awards 2023 & 2024
Equal OpportunityZappi is an equal opportunity employer; our diversity is a major strength. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters innovation, creativity, and success. Our hiring decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, and abilities, ensuring fairness and equity throughout our recruitment process. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. Join our team and contribute to an inclusive environment where everyone's unique perspectives and talents are valued and respected.
Zappi is a leading consumer insights platform that helps brands win with consumers. Through AI-powered software that delivers connected insights, Zappi enables teams to make faster, smarter, consumer-driven decisions by leveraging real-time, continuous feedback.
Trusted by more than 350 brands worldwide, Zappi helps create successful products, develop impactful ads, and build winning brands by keeping the voice of the consumer at the heart of every decision.
Named the Best Marketing Insights Platform by the MarTech Breakthrough Awards in both 2023 and 2024, recognized by Business Insider as one of the hottest martech companies, and winner of the MRS Best Technology Innovation Award 2025, Zappi is redefining how modern teams use insights to drive growth.
As a certified B-Corp, Zappi is committed to net-zero emissions, fostering an equitable workplace, and using technology to benefit the communities the company serves. With more than 300 employees across 13+ countries and offices in Boston, London, and Cape Town, Zappi’s culture has been celebrated by Fast Company, Comparably, Quirks, Great Place to Work, and more.
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