Business Software Consultant

The Portfolio Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company is seeking a Business Software Consultant in Manchester to drive sales growth through outbound B2B engagements. You will prospect, engage, and schedule meetings with decision-makers in HR and finance sectors. Ideal candidates have experience in sales, strong communication skills, and a tech-savvy mindset. The role offers a competitive salary, uncapped commission, and excellent career development opportunities within a dynamic team atmosphere.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Uncapped commission

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Wellness benefits

Ongoing training and coaching

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in outbound B2B sales or lead generation.
• Confidence and a competitive, target-driven mindset.
• Ability to understand customer pain points.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-volume outbound calls and emails to potential B2B clients.
• Qualify leads and schedule product demonstrations.
• Maintain accurate activity records in the CRM.

Skills

Outbound B2B sales

Strong communication

Persuasion skills

Tech-savvy

Self-starter

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

Job description

About Our Client

Our client is a global leader in HR and payroll software, helping organisations streamline their people operations with powerful, easy-to-use solutions. With a continually growing presence across the UK, our client is expanding Manchester based sales team. If you are an ambitious, energetic person, this is a fantastic opportunity join their team of Outbound B2B Sales Executives and help them connect with businesses that need smarter HR and payroll tools.

The Role

As a Business Software Consultant, you'll be on the front lines of our growth -prospecting, engaging, and booking qualified meetings with key decision-makers in HR, finance, and operations. You'll play a crucial role in generating pipeline for our sales team and representing the voice of our brand in the UK market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct high-volume outbound calls and emails to potential B2B clients
• Qualify leads and schedule product demonstrations for senior sales reps
• Understand prospects' pain points and position our software as a solution
• Maintain accurate activity and lead records in our CRM (e.g. Salesforce/HubSpot)
• Work closely with marketing and sales teams to align campaigns and messaging
• Hit and exceed weekly and monthly targets for outreach and appointments booked

What We're Looking For:

• 1+ year of experience in outbound B2B sales, telesales, or lead generation (SaaS experience is a plus)
• Strong communication and persuasion skills
• Confidence, resilience, and a competitive, target-driven mindset
• Tech-savvy, with a quick grasp of software solutions and customer pain points
• A self-starter with a positive attitude and team-first approach

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary + uncapped commission
• A vibrant office with a friendly team atmosphere in Central Manchester
• Ongoing training, coaching, and fantastic opportunities for career development within the company
• Private healthcare, pension scheme, and wellness benefits

Sound like you?

If you're motivated, ambitious, and ready to grow your career in tech sales, we want to hear from you!

Apply now

to join a global HR tech brand on a mission to make work better for everyone.

To apply for this position, please apply below or send your cv to (url removed) and we will be in touch to start your journey!