£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 requirementsRequirements
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
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Salary description
£28000.00 - £32000.00 per year