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Posted 30 July, 2026

Sales Development Representative (SDR)

Optimise Talent Ltd
Manchester, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Sales Development Representative Manchester City Centre | Hybrid (4 days office / 1 day WFH) £30,000 - £32,000 basic | OTE £42,000 uncapped Are you looking to build a career in tech sales with a high-growth software business that's making waves in the market? This is an opportunity to join one of Manchester's most exciting SaaS scale-ups, backed by significant recent investment and entering an exciting new phase of growth. You'll be joining a supportive, ambitious sales team where you'll receive excellent training, genuine career progression and the opportunity to develop into an Account Executive. The Role As a Sales Development Representative, you'll be responsible for generating high-quality sales opportunities for the wider commercial team. Working with a defined territory, you'll identify and engage prospective customers through outbound calls, email campaigns and LinkedIn Sales Navigator, whilst also qualifying inbound enquiries. Your goal will be to build a consistent pipeline of meetings for the Account Executive team and play a key role in driving business growth. This is a target-driven role suited to someone who enjoys speaking with people, is resilient and wants to build a long-term career in technology sales. Key Responsibilities * Generate a consistent pipeline of qualified sales opportunities. * Research target accounts and identify key decision makers. * Engage prospective customers through cold calling, email and LinkedIn. * Qualify both inbound and outbound leads. * Maintain accurate records within the CRM system. * Book high-quality meetings for the Account Executive team. * Work closely with colleagues to achieve team revenue targets. * Meet daily activity and performance KPIs. About You We're looking for someone who enjoys sales, loves speaking with people and is motivated by achieving results. Ideally you'll have: * Previous B2B sales experience * Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. * Confidence speaking with senior decision makers. * A positive attitude and resilience when faced with challenges. * Strong organisation and attention to detail. * The motivation to succeed in a fast-paced, target-driven environment. * A genuine desire to build a long-term career within software sales. What's On Offer? * £30,000 - £32,000 basic salary * Uncapped OTE of £42,000 * Hybrid working (4 office / 1 home) * Monday-Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm * Friday finish at 4:00pm * 26 days holiday plus flexible bank holidays, increasing with service up to 30 days * Healthcare cash plan * Cycle to Work & Tech Scheme * Employee discounts across travel, fitness, fashion, electronics and more * Employee Share Option Scheme * Work from anywhere after one year's service * Clear career progression within a rapidly growing SaaS business If you're looking to join a business where you'll receive outstanding training, work with cutting-edge technology and have genuine opportunities to progress your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now