Graduate Sales Development Representative
An exciting opportunity for a recent graduate to launch a career in B2B sales within a globally recognised digital education provider. With a workforce of over 8,000 and a strong international presence, our client delivers market-leading training solutions to FTSE 250 organisations, alongside public sector and educational institutions.
Sitting within the high-growth data and technology division, this role focuses on driving new business across a diverse range of corporate clients. The successful candidate will learn how to identify prospects, engage decision-makers, and qualify opportunities.
The organisation is seeking a motivated and commercially minded graduate with a genuine interest in sales. In return, the role offers structured training, clear progression pathways, and the
opportunity to build a career within a highly respected business.
This is a hybrid position, based in Central London with two days per week in the office, alongside opportunities to attend industry events and team meet-ups.
Responsibilities
- Proactively identify and generate new business opportunities through outbound sales activity (cold calling, email campaigns, LinkedIn outreach)
- Conduct market research to identify new target organisations and decision-makers
- Qualify inbound and outbound leads, identifying client needs and matching them with relevant digital learning solutions
- Book and schedule discovery calls and product demos for senior sales colleagues
- Collaborate with marketing teams to follow up on campaigns, webinars and events
- Attend industry events, conferences and networking opportunities
- Maintain accurate CRM records, ensuring all activity and pipeline data is up to date
- Track and report on key performance metrics including calls, meetings booked and conversion rates
The Successful Candidate
- Experience within a sales, business development, or customer-facing role is highly advantageous
- Recent graduates are encouraged to apply
- Natural communicator with strong verbal and written skills
- Confident working in a high-activity outbound environment
- Highly motivated with a proactive mindset
- Interest in technology, edtech, digital transformation, or the education sector
- Experience with CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce) or sales tools is advantageous
- Commutable to London twice per week
The Sales Development Representative Package
- Basic salary up to £30,500
- £10,000-£20,000 OTE (uncapped)
- Hybrid working
- Travel & lunch expenses paid when visiting office
- Clear progression pathway into senior sales or account management roles
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Private Medical Insurance
- Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity Pay Schemes
- Staff discount scheme, including gym membership