Graduate SDR: Launchpad to Account Executive + Top Perks

Lead Forensics; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive trips

Onsite gym

Personal development budget

Volunteer days

Automatic promotions

Team culture

OTE £45k first year

OTE £60k-£80k second year

Job summary

Lead Forensics is seeking ambitious graduates to join the Sales Development team in Portsmouth as a Graduate SDR. You’ll be the first point of contact for prospective clients, generating new business opportunities through outbound calling and establishing a foundation for a successful sales career.

This role is office-based, with a clear progression path into Account Executive roles within 12–18 months, plus structured training, daily coaching, and ongoing development to build confidence and

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to engage prospects.
• Motivated with a track record of meeting targets.
• Resilient, coachable and comfortable in a target-driven environment.
• Competitive mindset with self-starting attitude.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Proactively generate new business opportunities through outbound B2B prospecting and cold outreach.
• Research target accounts to personalise outreach and improve conversion rates.
• Identify and engage key decision-makers to qualify interest and uncover business needs.
• Book qualified meetings and progress opportunities to senior sales.
• Meet and exceed daily, weekly, and monthly activity targets.
• Collaborate with Account Executives for smooth handovers and shared success.

Skills

Strong communication

Motivated to succeed

Resilient & coachable

Competitive mindset

Organisational skills

Proven work ethic

Experience in sales/customer service/—

Achievement evidence

Interest in technology/SaaS

Job description

Lead Forensics is seeking ambitious graduates to join the Sales Development team in Portsmouth as a Graduate SDR. You’ll be the first point of contact for prospective clients, generating new business opportunities through outbound calling and establishing a foundation for a successful sales career.

This role is office-based, with a clear progression path into Account Executive roles within 12–18 months, plus structured training, daily coaching, and ongoing development to build confidence and