Business Development Representative (HF1355111)

Apprentify; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work pattern

Mentorship and onboarding program

Job summary

Apprentify in Manchester is seeking a Sales Development Representative to be the first point of contact for prospective clients and to build a healthy pipeline for the sales team. You will research target organisations and initiate conversations with key decision‑makers across healthcare, financial services, and public sector.

This role is ideal for someone early in their sales career who wants to lay a foundation in B2B technology sales within a supportive, growth‑driven company.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A confident, resilient, and self‑motivated approach to outreach and cold conversations.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Curiosity about technology, cyber security, or IT services (bonus but not required).
• A team player who thrives in a fast‑paced, target‑driven environment.
• Sales, customer service, or outreach experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify and reach out to prospective clients via phone, email, LinkedIn, and other channels.
• Qualify inbound leads generated through marketing campaigns and events.
• Book meetings and product demos for the sales team.
• Research target accounts and industries to tailor outreach.
• Maintain accurate records of activity and pipeline in the CRM.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Sales to refine messaging and outreach strategy.
• Hit and exceed monthly activity and pipeline targets.

Skills

Communication

Self‑motivated

Organisational skills

Curiosity about tech

Team player

Sales/outreach experience

Job description

SDR - CENTRAL MANCHESTER - 32K BASE + 15K COMMISSION YEAR 1

About The Company

This company is a trusted technology partner to some of the UK's most recognisable enterprise and public sector organisations — from NHS trusts and local government to major retail and financial services brands. For over 20 years, they've helped regulated, high‑stakes organisations stay resilient, secure, and future‑ready, combining managed IT services, cyber security consultancy, and cloud infrastructure expertise under one roof.

The Role

As a Sales Development Representative, you'll be the first point of contact for prospective clients, generating and qualifying new business opportunities for the sales team. You'll research target organisations, open conversations with key decision‑makers, and help build a healthy pipeline of opportunities across sectors like healthcare, financial services, retail, and the public sector.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their sales career who wants to build a foundation in B2B technology sales, within a business that genuinely invests in its people.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Proactively identifying and reaching out to prospective clients via phone, email, LinkedIn, and other channels
• Qualifying inbound leads generated through marketing campaigns and events
• Booking meetings and demos for the wider sales team
• Researching target accounts and industries to tailor outreach effectively
• Maintaining accurate records of activity and pipeline in the CRM
• Working closely with the Marketing and Sales teams to refine messaging and outreach strategy
• Hitting and exceeding monthly activity and pipeline targets

What We’re Looking For

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• A confident, resilient, and self‑motivated approach to outreach and cold conversations
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Curiosity about technology, cyber security, or IT services (prior experience is a bonus, not a requirement)
• A team player who thrives in a fast‑paced, target‑driven environment
• Previous experience in a sales, customer service, or outreach role is desirable but not essential — we’re happy to invest in the right attitude

What You’ll Get

• £32,000 base salary plus uncapped commission
• Hybrid working: 3 days in their central Manchester office, 2 days from home
• Structured onboarding and ongoing sales training and mentorship
• Genuine progression pathway into full‑cycle sales roles
• The chance to work with major enterprise and public sector brands from day one
• A supportive, collaborative culture within a growing, accredited technology business