Entry-Level Sales Development Representative (HF136198622)

Apprentify; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Hybrid working model

Structured SDR training

Career progression paths

Team incentives

Job summary

Apprentify is hiring an Entry-Level Sales Development Representative (SDR) in Manchester. You will research accounts, identify decision-makers, and engage prospects through outbound channels. No prior sales experience is required, just attitude, ambition and drive.

You’ll receive comprehensive onboarding, ongoing coaching, and a clear progression path into more senior roles. Hybrid working and a supportive, energetic culture accompany a strong training focus.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or early-career professional seeking a sales career.
• Degree educated or graduate calibre.
• Confident, personable and good at speaking with new people.
• Ambitious and motivated to build a career in sales.
• Comfortable using technology and learning new sales tools.

Responsibilities

• Research target accounts, markets and prospective customers.
• Identify and engage key decision-makers via phone, email, LinkedIn and other channels.
• Conduct outbound prospecting to generate new sales opportunities.
• Introduce prospects to products/services and qualify opportunities.
• Book qualified meetings and demonstrations for Account Executives.

Skills

Communication skills

Tech-savvy

Education

Degree educated

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Manchester / Cheshire | Hybrid Working

£28,000–£30,000 Basic Salary + Uncapped Commission

Are you a recent graduate or early-career professional looking to launch a successful career in sales?

Entry-Level Sales Development Representative (SDR) is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their sales and commercial skills, earn uncapped commission, and build a long-term career in a high-performance sales environment.

Our client is a fast-growing business looking for ambitious, motivated individuals to join their team as Entry-Level Sales Development Representatives (SDRs).

You’ll receive comprehensive training, ongoing coaching, and hands‑on support from experienced sales professionals, with a clear path for progression as you develop.

The Opportunity

As an Entry‑Level SDR, you’ll play a key role in generating new sales opportunities and building the company’s future pipeline. You’ll research target accounts, identify key decision‑makers, engage prospective customers through outbound channels, and qualify opportunities for the wider sales team.

This role is ideal for someone who is confident, driven, resilient, commercially minded, and eager to learn. No previous sales experience is required — we’re looking for attitude, ambition, and the desire to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Research target accounts, markets, and prospective customers.
• Identify and engage key decision‑makers through phone, email, LinkedIn, and other outbound channels.
• Conduct high‑quality outbound prospecting to generate new sales opportunities.
• Introduce prospective customers to the company’s products or services.
• Ask effective discovery questions to understand prospect needs, challenges, and business priorities.
• Qualify inbound and outbound leads against agreed criteria.
• Book qualified meetings and demonstrations for Account Executives and senior sales professionals.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with prospective customers.
• Follow up consistently with prospects throughout the early stages of the sales cycle.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date prospect and activity records within the CRM.
• Work closely with Account Executives and the wider sales team to ensure a smooth handover of qualified opportunities.
• Take part in regular coaching, training, call reviews, and development sessions.
• Consistently achieve and exceed activity, pipeline generation, and meeting targets.

What’s on Offer?

• £28,000–£30,000 basic salary.
• Uncapped commission, with realistic first‑year earnings of £40,000+.
• Comprehensive onboarding and structured SDR training.
• Ongoing coaching and mentorship from experienced sales leaders.
• Clear progression into Senior SDR, Business Development, Account Executive, and Leadership positions.
• Hybrid working model.
• Regular incentives, team events, and performance‑based rewards.
• Supportive, collaborative, and energetic company culture.
• The opportunity to build valuable sales and commercial skills from day one.
• Exposure to modern sales tools, CRM systems, prospecting techniques, and sales methodologies.

About You

• A recent graduate or early‑career professional.
• Degree educated or graduate calibre.
• Confident, personable, and comfortable speaking with new people.
• Ambitious and motivated to build a career in sales.
• Competitive and driven by achieving targets.
• Resilient and able to handle rejection positively.
• A strong communicator with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable using technology and learning new sales tools.
• Proactive, organised, and willing to learn.
• Commercially curious and interested in understanding how businesses operate.
• Positive, energetic, and committed to personal development.
• Able to work independently while contributing to a wider sales team.

Previous experience in sales, customer service, hospitality, retail, recruitment, sport, or other target‑driven environments is advantageous but not essential.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to start your sales career with a business that invests heavily in its people.

You’ll receive the training, coaching, and support needed to develop into a confident SDR and commercial professional, while gaining hands‑on experience across prospecting, qualification, objection handling, relationship building, and pipeline generation.

You’ll work closely with experienced sales professionals and learn how successful sales teams identify, engage, qualify, and convert prospective customers.

With a clear progression structure, your development can lead into Senior SDR, Business Development, Account Executive, and Sales Leadership positions.

If you’re ambitious, competitive, resilient, and looking for a role where your effort can directly influence your earnings and career progression, we’d love to hear from you.

We believe diversity makes us stronger and more innovative. We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.