Senior Sales Development Representative

Senior Sales Development Representative Manchester | Up to £32,000 basic  uncapped commission | Up to £50,000 OTE Are you an experienced B2B salesperson looking for a role where you can develop your consultative sales skills, earn well and have a clear route into Account Management? I'm recruiting for a Senior Sales Development Representative opportunity with an established and growing B2B sales business based in Manchester.

This is not traditional telemarketing . While the role is outbound and cold calling remains an important part of the position, the focus is on having genuine conversations with potential customers, understanding their challenges and identifying whether there is a real business need. They want salespeople who are naturally curious, ask good questions and listen properly. You'll need to understand what a prospect's pain looks like, the impact it's having on their business and then use that information to explore the right solution.

The Role You'll be working in a predominantly outbound B2B sales environment, speaking with business decision-makers and creating genuine sales opportunities. Your responsibilities will include:
Making outbound calls to prospective B2B customers Speaking with decision-makers and senior contacts within businesses Asking open, insightful questions to understand their situation Identifying customer pain points and understanding their impact Using active listening to uncover genuine sales opportunities Taking a consultative and solution-led approach to conversations Qualifying and developing potential opportunities Building strong relationships with prospective customers Understanding the client's offering and matching it to relevant customer needs Working towards agreed sales targets Sharing knowledge and experience with less experienced members of the sales team Continuing to develop your commercial and consultative sales skills The emphasis is on quality conversations rather than simply following a script .

You'll need to be confident enough to adapt your approach based on what the prospect tells you. What We're Looking For You'll have 12 months of genuine B2B sales experience and be ready to take the next step in your sales career. We're looking for someone who:
Has proven B2B sales experience Is confident speaking with business decision-makers Has experience with outbound sales and cold calling Is naturally curious and enjoys asking questions Can uncover a prospect's challenges and understand their business impact Uses active listening rather than simply working through a sales script Has a consultative and solution-focused approach Is commercially minded and able to hold intelligent business conversations Is comfortable working towards targets Is ambitious and interested in long-term progression Pure telemarketing experience isn't what we're looking for.

This role needs someone who can move beyond a scripted, high-volume approach and have meaningful conversations that uncover what a prospect actually needs. Salary & Earning Potential Up to £32,000 basic salary Up to £1,500 commission per month Up to £18,000 annual commission Up to £50,000 OTE Uncapped commission Clear progression into Account Management Career Progression There is a genuine career path within the business:
Sales Development Representative ? Senior Sales Development Representative ? Account Manager As a Senior Sales Development Representative, you'll have the opportunity to develop your commercial and consultative sales skills further before progressing into an Account Management position. Hours & Benefits Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm Set working hours Pension salary sacrifice Family-friendly policies Enhanced maternity leave Private therapy support Unlimited…