Are you currently working as a Sales Development Representative and feeling the grind, repetitive tasks, limited influence, or burnout creeping in? If you’ve mastered outreach and relationship-building, there’s a way to leverage those skills while gaining more autonomy, creativity, and career growth: recruitment in the AI & Data market.

At AI Republic, a specialist brand launched by Third Republic, we’re building one of the most exciting recruitment businesses in the market. After our soft launch, demand has been so strong that we’re ready to grow the team.

Why Join AI Republic?

• Be part of a founding team in the exploding AI & Data sector.
• Operate in a high-billing market: 20–30% margins, enterprise clients, local + nearshore/offshore engagements.
• Work smarter with AI: leverage AI tools to increase productivity and focus on high-value activities, we invest over £500k per annum into our AI agents removing endless admin heavy tasks, giving you more time to do what you do best, building relationships and selling
• Earn big: top recruiters in this space can bill £500k–£1m+.
• Enjoy flexibility: 2 days in the office, no KPIs, no micromanagement.
• Mentorship & support: transition from SDR to recruiter with guidance and proven frameworks.

What You’ll Do:

• Transfer your SDR skills into full-cycle recruitment, sourcing, qualifying, and closing top talent.
• Build long-term relationships with clients and candidates.
• Grow your own book of business in one of the most in-demand sectors globally.
• Leverage AI tools to increase productivity and focus on high-value activities.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven success as an SDR or in outbound sales.
• Strong communication, resilience, and drive.
• Curiosity about technology and interest in AI/Data.
• Ambition to build a high-performance recruitment career with clear growth trajectory beyond the initial role.

This is more than just a new job, it’s a opportunity to escape the SDR trap, unlock autonomy, and accelerate your career in a booming market backed by a successful brand and the energy of a startup.