Sales Development Representative

Optimise Talent Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Equity options

Career progression

Training & development

International opportunities

Modern offices

Job summary

Optimise Talent Ltd in Manchester is seeking a proactive Sales Development Representative (SDR) to join a fast-growing SaaS business. You will identify and engage prospective customers through outbound prospecting, generating qualified opportunities for the commercial team and booking high-quality meetings.

Using phone, email and LinkedIn, you’ll build relationships with senior decision-makers and work closely with Account Executives.

Qualifications

• 12–18 months’ experience in SDR/BDR or outbound sales is preferred.
• Proven track record of generating opportunities through outbound activity.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential.
• Resilient, ambitious and self-motivated attitude for long-term SaaS career.
• Interest in building a long-term career within SaaS sales.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage prospective customers through outbound prospecting.
• Generate qualified sales opportunities for the commercial team.
• Build relationships with senior decision-makers via phone, email and LinkedIn.
• Book high-quality meetings and support Account Executives with coaching.

Skills

Outbound prospecting

Communication

Relationship-building

Self-motivated

SaaS sales interest

Job description

Sales Development Representative (SDR)

Manchester City Centre | Hybrid Working

Up to £32,000 Basic + Uncapped Commission (£42,000 OTE uncapped)

Are you an ambitious SDR looking to join a business that’s genuinely going places?

We're recruiting on behalf of one of Manchester’s fastest-growing technology businesses that has recently secured significant investment and is continuing to expand internationally. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-growth SaaS company where career progression isn’t just talked about, it’s actively encouraged.

The Role Of

You’ll be responsible for identifying and engaging prospective customers through outbound prospecting, generating qualified sales opportunities for the wider commercial team. Using a combination of phone, email and LinkedIn, you’ll build relationships with senior decision-makers, understand their challenges and book high-quality meetings. You’ll work closely with experienced Account Executives, receive ongoing coaching and become an expert in the company’s AI‑powered SaaS solution. This is a genuine career development opportunity with a clear progression pathway into an Account Executive role for high performers.

What’s on Offer for the Sales Development Representative (SDR)?

• Up to £32,000 basic salary
• Realistic £42,000 OTE with uncapped commission
• Hybrid working (4 days in the office, 1 day from home)
• Equity options
• Clear progression into Account Executive, Customer Success or Leadership
• Excellent training and ongoing development
• International career opportunities as the business continues to grow
• Modern Manchester city centre offices
• Monday to Friday working hours

What We’re Looking For in an Sales Development Representative (SDR)

• Around 12-18 months’ experience as an SDR, BDR or in a similar outbound sales role
• A proven track record of generating opportunities through outbound activity
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• A resilient, ambitious and self‑motivated attitude
• Someone looking to build a long‑term career within SaaS sales

If you’re looking for your next step with a business that is investing heavily in its people and offers genuine long‑term progression, we’d love to hear from you