Sales Development Representative

RG Search Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Oxfordshire is seeking a motivated Sales Development Representative to join their dynamic sales team. This role is essential in driving initial sales efforts, nurturing leads, and creating business opportunities. The ideal candidate will have experience in financial services, particularly with mortgages, and possess strong skills in sales techniques, cold calling, and CRM software. This position offers a hybrid work model, competitive salary plus commission, and benefits including pension contributions and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Pension: 6% employer contribution

25 days holiday + 4 wellbeing days

Commission structure

Opportunities available to progress

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a sales, account manager, or sales executive role essential.
• Proven track record of achieving sales quotas.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Qualify high value leads from campaigns focusing on mortgage brokers.
• Drive outbound activity through calls, emails, and LinkedIn.
• Book qualified meetings for senior sales team.

Skills

Sales techniques

Cold calling

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

CRM software familiarity

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Sales Development Representative

£26k + Commission + Benefits (OTE £35k)

Oxfordshire

Hybrid (once a week in the office)

8.30am – 6pm (some flex) Monday – Thursday, 9.00am – 12.30pm Friday

Are you motivated, curious, and ready to make a real impact? We’re expanding our dynamic sales team and looking for a passionate Sales Development Representative (SDR) to help fuel growth. As the driving force behind our initial sales efforts, you’ll dig deep into leads, nurture meaningful relationships, and create the momentum that opens door to major business opportunities.

We’re ideally looking for someone with a Financial Services background or experience with mortgages, who understands the landscape and can confidently engage with prospects in this space.

In this pivotal role, you’ll report to our SDR Team Leader and Head of Inside Sales, working side‑by‑side with a forward‑thinking, ambitious sales team that’s transforming the industry. If you thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment where your work truly matters — this is the place for you.

The Role:

• Qualify high value leads from campaigns with a focus on Directly Authorised and Club Mortgage Brokers.
• Drive outbound activity through calls, emails, and LinkedIn to ignite new conversations.
• Deliver strong, consultative introductions that uncover prospect needs.
• Accelerate prospects through the sales funnel, consistently hitting progression targets.
• Book qualified meetings and calls for our AM and senior sales team.
• Keep abreast of new products, services, pricing, and market updates.
• Partner with the SDR Team Leader to optimise outreach tactics and messaging.
• Be willing to take on board continuous training to elevate your sales performance.
• Support wider business channels through targeted inbound and outbound activity, including B2C and survey partners.

About You:

• Previous experience in a sales, account manager or sales exec role essential
• Hands‑on experience with multiple sales techniques, including cold calls and prospecting.
• Proven track record of achieving sales quotas.
• Familiarity with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce) desirable.
• A desire to understand and grow within the industry, company’s products and services.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to deliver engaging presentations.
• Driven and results‑oriented, with an unyielding passion to be successful

Benefits:

Pension: 6% employer contribution: 4%

25 days holiday + Stats + 4 wellbeing days (1 per quarter)

Commission structure

4 x life cover

Critical Health

Opportunities available to progress