Sales Development Representative - Hemel Hempstead Locations: Hemel Hempstead Salary: £25,000 - £27,500 per year Hours: Full time, Monday-Friday, 08:30-17:00 Contract: Permanent, office-based (some field work may be required as the role develops) An established UK manufacturer of premium products is seeking a driven Sales Development Rep to join their Hemel Hempstead team. You'll proactively source new clients, reconnect with lapsed ones, and help grow key business relationships - Proactivity is key here! About the role An established UK manufacturer is seeking a proactive individual to join their sales team. This is a hands-on role focused on generating new business and re-engaging lapsed clients, working from their Hemel Hempstead office. The successful candidate will enjoy speaking to clients, building strong relationships and supporting the wider sales function, with a view to developing their career in commercial sales. Key responsibilities Proactively source and generate new client opportunities via telephone and email. Re-engage lapsed customers and implement strategies to reactivate accounts. Manage a high volume of outbound calls and follow-ups to meet KPI targets. Qualify leads, arrange follow-up calls and pass warm opportunities to the Sales Team. Keep accurate records of all activity and opportunities in the CRM. Attend sales meetings and contribute to team planning and launches. Work positively with colleagues across sales, marketing and logistics.Skills & experience Proven track record in outbound B2B telesales or business development. Confident telephone manner and ability to quickly build rapport. Highly motivated, target driven and proactive. Good IT skills and experience using CRM systems. Strong organisational skills and ability to work under pressure. Previous field sales experience is advantageous but not essential.What's on offer Competitive salary within the stated band. Full training and development opportunities. Office locations in Hemel Hempstead. A collaborative team environment and scope to grow within the business.Think Specialist Recruitment is an independent support staff recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment with areas of expertise including: administration, customer service/call centre, PA/secretarial, human resources, accountancy and finance, sales admin/sales support, marketing and IT Helpdesk/IT support