Business Development Representative

SAGE GROUP PLC; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Healthcare and wellbeing support

5 paid volunteering days

Job summary

Sage Group plc is hiring a Business Development Representative in the UK. You will join a high-energy team helping organisations transform how they manage and engage people, with a focus on technology sales and strong development opportunities.

As part of the role, you’ll interact with sales and marketing to turn campaigns and conversations into new business, while building a robust network and advancing toward senior sales or leadership roles.

Qualifications

• Ambitious, resilient and commercially curious.
• Interest in technology sales and clear development path.
• Willingness to learn and use AI/data tools in sales.

Responsibilities

• Attend HR events across the UK and Europe.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing to create high-quality opportunities.
• Leverage AI, data and sales tech to improve conversations.
• Learn from leaders through coaching and development support.
• Benefit from clear career progression and uncapped earning potential.
• Join a collaborative team where hard work is recognised.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Ambition

Resilience

Ambitious mindset

Sales curiosity

Tools

Sales technology

AI in sales

Job description

Join Sage People as a Business Development Representative and become part of a supportive, high-energy team helping organisations transform the way they manage and engage their people. This is an exciting opportunity for someone ambitious, resilient and commercially curious who wants to build a successful career in technology sales, with clear development opportunities as you grow.

Sage is a global technology business trusted by millions of small and medium-sized organisations, providing software that helps businesses work smarter, simplify processes and achieve more. As Sage continues to lead with AI and innovation, you'll be joining a business investing in the future of work and giving colleagues access to the tools, training and technology to succeed.

You'll be working closely with sales and marketing, turning campaigns, events and prospect conversations into new business opportunities. You'll also get exposure to senior HR and business leaders, helping you build confidence, commercial understanding and a strong professional network. As you develop, there are clear progression routes into more senior sales roles, marketing, customer success or leadership.

Hybrid schedule - work from our Winnersh office three days a week.

Key Responsibilities

What makes this role exciting?

• Attend leading HR industry events across the UK and Europe
• Work closely with sales and marketing to create high-quality opportunities
• Use AI, data and best-in-class sales technology to work smarter and have better customer conversations
• Learn from experienced leaders through coaching, feedback and development support
• Benefit from clear career progression and uncapped earning potential
• Join a collaborative team where hard work is recognised and success is celebrated

Benefits

• Competitive salary with uncapped commission
• Hybrid working and a modern office environment
• Pension, healthcare and wellbeing support
• 5 paid volunteering days through Sage Foundation
• Learning, development and career growth opportunities

This is more than a typical sales development role. If you're driven, curious and looking for a place where you can learn, grow, be supported and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you

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Function Sales

Country United Kingdom

Office Location Newcastle

Work Place type Hybrid

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