Sales Development Executive – Perfect for Recent Graduates or Aspiring Sales Stars
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 DOE + bonus scheme, and excellent benefits (23 days annual leave + stats, healthcare cash plan, and more)
Location: Ripon
Are you a recent graduate eager to launch your career in sales? Or already in sales and ready to take it to the next level? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive, high-energy team where your ambition will be rewarded with professional growth, skill development, and excellent earning potential.
As a Sales Development Executive, you’ll be at the forefront of our client's new business efforts:
- Reaching out to prospects through calls, emails, and LinkedIn
- Identifying customer needs and introducing tailored product and service solutions
- Building strong, lasting relationships and delivering value to each B2B client
- Managing the full sales cycle — from first contact to closing the deal
If you’re a confident communicator with a passion for connecting with people, a drive to succeed, and the desire to build a rewarding career in sales, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities include:
- Research and identify target companies and key decision-makers
- Execute outbound outreach via phone, email, and social platforms (LinkedIn)
- Qualify inbound and outbound leads to assess fit and potential
- Build strong initial relationships with prospects
- Deliver compelling sales pitches and product demonstrations, understanding client needs and tailor solutions
- Follow up consistently and nurture prospects through the pipeline
- Prepare proposals, quotations, and manage the negotiation process
- Close deals and ensure a smooth handover to the Customer Success Team
- Maintain detailed and accurate records of all interactions and outcomes within the CRM
- Collaborate with sales/marketing to optimise campaign content and lead quality
- Provide valuable feedback based on client interactions to help improve sales strategy and materials
- Maintain comprehensive knowledge of the company’s full product suite and service offerings
- Meet or exceed targets for meetings booked, qualified leads, and conversions.
Candidate Requirements
- Understanding and interest in B2B sales & lead generation with strong commercial acumen
- Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal and influencing skills
- Confident presenter with the ability to handle objections and persuade decision-makers
- IT Literate
- Highly organised with effective time management and pipeline control
- Collaborative team player with a positive, can-do approach
If you’re ready to accelerate your sales career and want to be part of a company where your energy and ideas will make a real impact, we’d love to chat. Apply now or reach out directly to Unity Resourcing.