Sales Development Representative

Dekra Automotive Ltd; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global service organization in the UK is seeking a Sales Development Representative to generate leads and support business development. The role involves cold calling, qualifying prospects, and promoting organisational safety services. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills, sales experience, and proficiency in tools like Salesforce and SAP. This position offers a competitive salary and a home-based role with occasional travel to offices in Southampton and Aberdeen.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private health insurance

Pension contribution

Employee referral scheme

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Eye test vouchers

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Sales experience preferred; HSE knowledge is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 required.
• Multilingual fluency is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Promote DEKRA's Organisational Safety services across the UK / Ireland market.
• Generate outbound leads via cold calling, email outreach, and LinkedIn.
• Engage with prospects to understand needs and align DEKRA's services.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Excellent time management and prioritisation abilities

Sales experience

Multilingual fluency (French, German, Spanish, Dutch)

Proficiency in Microsoft 365

Tools

Salesforce

SAP

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Job description

Sales Development Representative

Location: Homebased role, adhoc travel to Southampton and Aberdeen offices.

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum, DOE

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Holiday buy and sell scheme, Private health insurance, Pension contribution, Employee referral scheme, Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, Eye test vouchers and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

We are DEKRA, part of a global organisation employing over 49,000 people in more than 60 countries!

In the UK, we deliver a wide range of services spanning the automotive, oil and gas, insurance, and chemical and process safety industries.

We are now recruiting for an Sales Development Representative to be the first point of contact for prospective clients, playing a key role in identifying new business opportunities and nurturing existing relationships.

Youll support the Business Development team by generating leads, qualifying prospects, and helping to grow DEKRAs footprint across the UK and Ireland.

This is a proactive, outbound-focused role ideal for a dynamic, self-motivated individual with a passion for sales, client engagement, and organisational safety.

As our Sales Development Representative you will be responsible for :

Promoting DEKRAs Organisational Safety services across the UK / Ireland market.

Generating outbound leads via cold calling, email outreach, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator.

Qualifying inbound leads from various channels and assess sales potential.

Managing and growing small accounts through upselling and cross-selling.

Scheduling meetings and support relationship expansion for business development executives.

Engaging with prospects to understand needs and align DEKRAs services with their requirements.

Handover qualified leads to sales executives for conversion.

Conducting competitor analysis and market research to identify trends and opportunities.

Identifying key stakeholders and decision-makers within client organisations.

Creating tailored proposals using sales playbooks for specific client requirements.

Maintaining accurate records in CRM systems such as Salesforce and SAP.

Attending industry events to expand market presence and establish direct client contacts.

Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Collaborating with Inside Sales, Business Development, and Marketing teams to align strategies.

Sharing insights and contribute to the development of sales strategies.

In order to be successful in this role you must have :

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Excellent time management and prioritisation abilities.

Sales experience preferred; HSE knowledge is a plus.

Multilingual fluency (French, German, Spanish, Dutch) is advantageous.

Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook), SAP, Salesforce and LinkedIn & Sales Intelligence Tools (e.g., Rocket Reach)

KPIs will be aligned with sustainable revenue growth, including :

Inside Sales pipeline development

Total and year-on-year revenue growth

New account acquisition

Lead conversion value

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role, click on APPLY today!