Sales Development Executive (SDE)

Artis Recruitment; Highbridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is looking for a Business Development Executive to drive new business through outbound calls and appointment generation. The role offers a salary of up to £30,000 with OTE of £40,000, along with hybrid working options and a supportive culture with training opportunities. Successful candidates will be resilient, motivated, and possess strong communication skills.

Benefits

Salary up to £30,000

Realistic OTE of £40,000

Hybrid working options

Bonus structure with uncapped earning potential

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in outbound calling, telesales, or appointment setting.
• Ability to work in a target-driven environment.
• Strong communication skills with senior decision makers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high volume outbound calls to engage potential clients.
• Identify and convert calls into confirmed site appointments.
• Maintain accurate call and activity records within the CRM system.
• Work closely with the company director on booked appointments.

Skills

Outbound calling

Telesales

Appointment setting

Communication skills

Rapport building

Organisational skills

Job description

We're looking for a Business Development Executive to join an established and fast‑growing commercial services team. This is an exciting chance to take ownership of outbound appointment generation and play a crucial role in driving new business for a supportive and ambitious organisation.

You’ll spend your time speaking with business owners and decision makers, identifying genuine opportunities, and booking high‑quality appointments for the senior leadership team. It’s a role that rewards energy, resilience, and strong communication skills, where your work will have a direct impact on business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Generation and Outreach

• Conduct high volume outbound calls each day to engage potential clients and discuss their commercial cleaning needs.
• Source and build your own prospect lists through research and targeted data gathering.
• Identify businesses that meet the required criteria and convert calls into confirmed site appointments.
• Understand each prospect’s challenges and position the company’s solutions effectively.
• Achieve daily and weekly appointment targets while maintaining a consultative and professional approach.

Data Management and Reporting

• Maintain accurate call and activity records within the CRM system.
• Send daily updates on calls made, conversations held, and appointments secured.
• Prepare and track appointment information for review by the leadership team.
• Support ongoing marketing and business development initiatives where needed.

Collaboration and Teamwork

• Work closely with the company director and business development manager to ensure smooth handover of booked appointments.
• Share insights on successful approaches and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Build positive internal relationships and support the wider team through open communication and collaboration.

About You

• Experience in outbound calling, telesales, appointment setting, or similar roles.
• Comfortable working in a target‑driven environment with high call volumes.
• Strong communication and rapport building abilities with confidence speaking to senior decision makers.
• Resilient, self‑motivated, and able to manage your workload independently.
• Organised, proactive, and comfortable sourcing your own leads each day.

What’s On Offer?

• Salary up to £30,000 per year with realistic OTE of £40,000.
• Hybrid working with both home‑based and office‑based options.
• Clear bonus structure with uncapped earning potential based on appointment quality and consistency.
• Supportive culture with ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A growing business where your work will be recognised and rewarded.