Sales Development Representative
Location: Leighton Buzzard
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum + Commission
Start Date: May 2025
Contract Type: Temp to Perm (initial 3-month contract)
About Us:
We are recruiting for a growing food distribution company with over 250 customers across the UK. We're now looking for a motivated and experienced Sales Development Representative to help us expand our reach into the restaurant sector and build our new sales department from the ground up.
The Role:
As a Sales Development Representative, you will be responsible for developing new business opportunities and generating leads in the restaurant and hospitality sector. This is a face-to-face field-based role that requires a confident, self-starter who thrives on building relationships and delivering results.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct face-to-face meetings with potential clients in the food and hospitality industry
* Generate leads and manage the sales pipeline
* Drive sales conversations with a focus on restaurants
* Conduct market research and target outreach (initial targets include London, Watford)
* Create and implement sales strategies and support the development of a new sales department
* Achieve a 40-60% conversation rate on qualified leads
* Engage in start-up business tasks including social media and LinkedIn research
Requirements:
* Sales experience in the food industry (preferred)
* Excellent face-to-f...