Graduate Sales Development Representative

CELSIUS GRADUATE RECRUITMENT LTD; Slough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK B2B software provider is seeking a Graduate Sales Development Representative in Reading. This entry-level role offers a £30,000 base with a comfortable £45,000 OTE. No previous sales experience required, just a keen interest in technology and strong communication skills. You will receive comprehensive training and ongoing support while learning to engage clients and develop essential skills for a successful sales career. Excellent benefits include 30 days annual leave, private healthcare, and a cycle-to-work scheme.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday off

Private healthcare

Dental & health cash plan

Pension and life assurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Graduate interested in technology, business, or software.
• Confident communicator who enjoys engaging with new people.
• Motivated and eager to learn in a structured environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage businesses for software solutions.
• Conduct research and connect with decision-makers.
• Qualify interest and schedule meetings for senior executives.
• Develop strong communication and sales skills.
• Use CRM tools to manage activity and track performance.

Skills

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Objection handling

Motivation and resilience

Education

Graduate degree

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Graduate Sales Development Representative

Reading

£30k basic salary, comfortable £45k uncapped OTE

Generous Corporate Benefits

Are you a dynamic, hungry graduate looking to start your career in tech sales with a supportive, well-established SaaS business?

Our client is a leading UK B2B software provider specialising in HR, payroll, learning, and recruitment technology, trusted by household-name organisations including Volkswagen Group, Bensons for Beds, Lebara, and CitySprint. in Reading, they’re expanding their highly-esteemed sales team and are now hiring a Graduate Sales Development Representative (SDR) to help build pipeline and develop future sales talent. They have also won multiple recent awards for their innovative software, reflecting their excellence and leadership in the HR tech space.

This role is designed as a first step into a long-term tech sales career, with full training, clear progression, and hands-on exposure to how modern B2B SaaS sales works.

What You’ll Learn & Do

• Learn how to identify and engage businesses that could benefit from the company’s software
• Research organisations and speak with HR and business decision-makers via phone, email, and LinkedIn
• Qualify interest and book meetings for senior Account Executives
• Develop strong communication, commercial awareness, and objection-handling skills
• Use CRM and sales tools to manage activity and track performance
• Work closely with experienced sales and marketing professionals who will coach and support you

Who This Role Is For

• Graduate interested in technology, business, or people-focused software
• Confident communicator who enjoys talking to new people
• Motivated, resilient, and keen to learn in a structured environment
• Looking for a role with clear targets, feedback, and progression

No previous sales experience is required — just the right attitude, curiosity, and work ethic.

What’s On Offer

• £30,000 base salary, comfortable £45,000 OTE
• Full onboarding and sales training from day one
• Ongoing coaching, mentoring, and clear performance expectations

Excellent Benefits including:

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Private healthcare, dental & health cash plan
• Pension and life assurance
• Cycle-to-work scheme, employee discounts & wellbeing support

Career Progression

This role offers a genuine pathway into Account Executive or other commercial roles as you develop. Many of the company’s senior sales professionals started their careers in similar graduate SDR positions.

If you’re ambitious, eager to learn, and want to start a career in tech sales with a respected SaaS business — apply now and take your first step into the industry!