Sales Development Representative
Location: Sunderland
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Office-Based.
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum + Bonus
Job Description
The Sales Development Representative plays a pivotal role in driving business growth by identifying and qualifying new sales opportunities within the IT and internet sectors.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business and has the potential longer term to progress to a Team Leader position too as the team grows. The role requires proactive engagement with prospective clients to generate interest in products and services, with a strong emphasis on building a robust sales pipeline.
Job Duties
* Identify and research potential clients within the target market, focusing on IT and internet-related businesses.
* Generate and qualify leads through outbound calls, emails, and social media platforms to create sales opportunities.
* Engage with prospective clients to understand their business needs.
* Arrange initial meetings or product demonstrations to introduce services and outline benefits.
* Collaborate with the sales team to ensure smooth handover of qualified leads and support the closing process.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of activities and client interactions within the customer relationship management system.
* Meet or exceed agreed sales development targets and contribute to team objectives.
Required Experience:
* Proven experience in a sales development or telesales role, preferably within IT or technology sectors.
* Experience working within the IT or internet sectors is highly advantageous.
* Track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
* Demonstrable ability to generate and qualify leads effectively.
* Strong understanding of sales processes and customer relationship management.
* Competency in using digital communication tools and social media for outreach.
* Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently in a target-driven environment.
* Proficiency with common office software and sales management systems.
If successful, you can expect a salary of £30,000 - £35,000, along with a bonus for successfully meeting sales targets.
To apply for this role as Sales Development Representative, please click 'Apply Online' and upload an updated copy of your CV.
**Please include your current Address/Location within your CV or application. Applications without a location may not be considered, and those with a location will be prioritised. If you are looking to relocate, then please state this along with your current location