Graduate Sales Development Representative

The Portfolio Group Inc.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site gym

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Company pension scheme

Job summary

The Portfolio Group Inc. is seeking a Graduate Sales Development Representative in Manchester to kick off a fast-growing career in sales.

This office-based role provides coaching, a defined progression path, and the chance to drive new business growth by introducing organisations to our market-leading consultancy and software solutions. You will generate leads, set high-value appointments, manage a healthy pipeline, and strive to exceed targets.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or experience in fast-paced environments like hospitality, retail, telesales, or lead generation.
• Highly resilient, confident, and motivated by financial rewards and career progression.
• Proactive self-starter in a target-driven, high-energy environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead Generation: Identify and initiate contact with new business opportunities through targeted outbound calls, emails, and networks.
• Appointment Setting: Engage directly with business owners and senior decision-makers to pitch solutions and secure high-value appointments.
• Pipeline Management: Build, nurture, and manage a robust sales pipeline from initial contact to booking.
• Target Achievement: Consistently meet and exceed monthly and quarterly sales activity and performance targets.
• Client Relationships: Build strong, credible rapport with prospective clients for long-term partnerships.

Skills

Lead Generation

Appointment Setting

Pipeline Management

Target Achievement

Client Relationships

Education

Recent graduate

Job description

Graduate Sales Development Representative

Location: Central Manchester (Fully Office-Based)

Salary: Up to £27,000 basic + Guaranteed Commission + Uncapped Commission

Earnings: £45,000 OTE (Year 1) | Top Performers £70,000+

Are you an ambitious, driven graduate hungry to launch a lucrative career in sales? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment where your earning potential is entirely in your own hands?

We are looking for competitive and resilient Graduate Sales Development Representatives to join our rapidly growing team in Manchester. You will receive industry-leading sales coaching and a structured career progression path. In this role, you will drive new business growth by introducing organisations to our market-leading professional consultancy and people-management software solutions.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead Generation: Identify and initiate contact with new business opportunities through targeted outbound calls, emails, and professional networks.
• Appointment Setting: Engage directly with business owners and senior decision-makers to pitch our solutions and secure high-value appointments.
• Pipeline Management: Proactively build, nurture, and manage a robust sales pipeline from initial contact to booking.
• Target Achievement: Consistently meet and exceed monthly and quarterly sales activity and performance targets.
• Client Relationships: Build strong, credible rapport with prospective clients to lay the groundwork for long‑term business partnerships.

What We're Looking For

• Background: A recent graduate or an individual with experience in fast-paced environments like hospitality, retail, telesales, door‑to‑door sales, or lead generation.
• Mindset: Highly resilient, confident, and strongly motivated by financial rewards and career progression.
• Drive: A proactive self‑starter who embraces a target‑driven, high‑energy environment.
• Communication: Outstanding verbal and written skills, with the confidence to navigate gatekeepers and engage executive decision‑makers.

What's in It for You

• Financial Reward: Competitive basic salary up to £27k, guaranteed initial commission, and a completely uncapped commission structure (£45k OTE Year 1, £60k+ for top performers).
• Training & Development: A structured, industry‑leading sales coaching programme tailored to fast‑track your skills.
• Career Growth: Clear, transparent progression pathways within a rapidly expanding business.
• Health & Wellness: Free on‑site gym access and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Future Security: Company pension scheme and excellent team incentives.

Our Culture & Workspace

This is a fully office‑based role operating out of our modern, vibrant Central Manchester office. We believe being together in person is the fastest way to master your craft. You will work alongside a collaborative, high‑performing team where you can shadow experienced colleagues, share real‑time strategies, and celebrate every win together.

Ready to start your sales career?