Details:
- Salary: £26,500 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: M1 Manchester Greater Manchester
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Sales Development Representative
Sector: Business Consultancy / R&D
Location: Manchester
Salary: £26,500 basic | £40k OTE (Uncapped Commission)
A fast-growing, international consultancy is looking for ambitious Graduate Sales Executives to join its commercial team in Manchester.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a 2025 or 2026 graduate looking to start a career in sales. No previous sales experience is required – the focus is on personality, confidence, ambition and coachability, with comprehensive training provided from day one.
You'll be responsible for generating new business opportunities, speaking with senior decision-makers across UK businesses and building your own pipeline. It’s a fast-paced, target-driven environment with excellent earning potential and a proven track record of developing graduates into more senior sales positions.
What's on offer?
* £26,500 basic salary with £40k OTE (uncapped monthly commission)
* 5 weeks of structured sales training following your initial induction
* Fast progression – around 70% of the recent graduate cohort were promoted to Senior within 6 months
* Clear pathway into senior and full 360 sales roles
* Regular socials, company events and annual conference
* Join an established international business.
The role
* Generate 100% new business opportunities
* Build your own pipeline through prospecting
* Research and identify potential customers across a wide variety of industries
* Speak with senior stakeholders and decision-makers
* Manage your pipeline and activity through Salesforce
* Earn commission based on the opportunities and revenue you generate
Ideal profile
We're looking for someone who is:
* A 2025/2026 graduate, or at the beginning of their commercial career
* Confident, sociable and comfortable speaking to new people
* Ambitious and motivated by progression and earning potential
* Coachable – able to take feedback on board and apply it
* Resilient and comfortable working in a target-driven environment
* Able to think on their feet and adapt their approach
This is an opportunity to join an established, growing international business where you’ll receive the training needed to build a successful sales career. If you're looking for your first commercial role and want somewhere that rewards performance, development and ambition, this could be a great place to start