Sales Development Representative (SDR)
Location: Wilmslow, Greater Manchester
Salary: £30,000 Basic + £10,000 OTE (Year 1)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Looking to kick-start your career in B2B sales with a company that offers world-class training, clear progression, and the opportunity to work with businesses of every size and sector?
Apprentify is seeking an ambitious
Sales Development Representative (SDR) to join its growing team in
Wilmslow.
This is a classic SDR role, focused on generating new business opportunities and building a strong sales foundation. You'll receive a comprehensive two-week sales crash course during onboarding, followed by ongoing coaching and development. For the first six months, your primary focus will be lead generation, qualifying prospects, and booking meetings for the wider sales team.
One of the most exciting aspects of the role is the variety. Apprentify can work with organisations across any industry, meaning you'll engage with a diverse range of businesses while representing a company already trusted by brands including BT, BBC, and Virgin.
There is a clear progression pathway from
SDR to
Business Development Executive (BDE), with many team members progressing within 12 months. The BDE role offers a hybrid working model and increased earning potential.
Key Responsibilities
- Prospect and engage potential customers through phone, email, and LinkedIn outreach.
- Generate and qualify new business opportunities.
- Research target organisations and key decision-makers.
- Book qualified meetings for the sales team.
- Build strong relationships with prospective clients.
- Maintain accurate records within the CRM system.
- Work towards individual and team targets.
- Collaborate closely with colleagues across the business.
Requirements
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A motivated, resilient, and ambitious attitude.
- Confidence speaking with prospective customers.
- A genuine interest in developing a career in sales.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Comfortable learning new systems and technology.
- Previous customer-facing, sales, retail, hospitality, or recruitment experience is beneficial but not essential.