Sales Development Representative
£28,000 - £32,000 DOE plus uncapped commission, Southwater, West Sussex, Monday to Thursday 8am - 5pm, Friday 8am - 3pm, Permanent, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, pension, bonus

The Role
Due to continued company growth, a brand-new opportunity has been created for a Sales Development Representative to join a specialist vehicle sales and aftersales business supporting public and private sector operators across the UK and Ireland. This role represents a structural change in how the sales team is supported, moving to a dedicated Sales Development Representative function focused on lead qualification and pipeline generation.

Reporting to the Head of Sales, the Sales Development Representative will work closely with Area Sales Managers, systematically prospecting a highly accurate and comprehensive database to identify genuine sales opportunities and pass qualified leads into the wider sales team.

• Working through a pre-assigned prospect database using the company CRM system
• Making outbound calls to councils, community transport organisations, bus and coach operators
• Holding structured conversations to understand fleet size, replacement cycles and buying timelines
• Qualifying opportunities and identifying key decision-makers
• Passing high-quality, well-documented leads to Area Sales Managers
• Supporting diary scheduling and route planning for the sales team
• Assisting with data cleansing and preparation to ensure accuracy
• Following up previous conversations and progressing opportunities
• Accurately logging all activity in line with company processes and GDPR requirements

Requirements
The successful Sales Development Representative will be confident on the phone, organised, and motivated by results. Previous experience in telesales, outbound calling, lead generation or customer contact roles would be desirable, although candidates with the right attitude and appetite to learn will also be considered. Industry knowledge is not required, as full training will be provided. You will be resilient, target-driven and keen to develop your career, with the potential to progress into a field-based sales role in the future. This role could suit someone who has worked as a Telesales Executive, Lead Generation Executive or Sales Coordinator.

Company Information
You will be joining a growing, forward-thinking business that supplies specialist vehicles to public and private sector operators across the UK and Ireland. The company is known for its engineering expertise, high standards of service and data-driven approach to sales. Employees benefit from a supportive environment, hands-on training and genuine opportunities to grow and progress within the organisation.

Package

• £28,000 - £32,000 starting salary depending on experience
• Uncapped commission structure linked to qualified leads converting into vehicle sales
• Additional bonus opportunities based on performance
• Permanent, office-based role in Southwater, West Sussex
• Monday to Thursday 8am - 5pm, Friday 8am - 3pm
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Workplace pension scheme
• Statutory sick pay
• Employee benefits portal
• Cycle to Work scheme
• On-site parking

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