Sales Development Representative

Maxwell Bond; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

OTE and uncapped commission

Structured training

Career progression

Job summary

Maxwell Bond is seeking a Graduate Sales Executive to join its commercial team in Manchester. This role is ideal for a 2025/2026 graduate with no previous sales experience, as comprehensive training starts from day one.

You’ll generate new business opportunities, engage with senior decision-makers, and build your own pipeline using Salesforce. Expect a fast-paced, target-driven environment with uncapped commission and a clear pathway into senior, full 360 sales roles.

Qualifications

• Graduate entering commercial career with no prior sales experience.
• Strong communication, confidence and coachability are essential.
• Willing to undergo 5 weeks of structured sales training.
• Proven ability to generate new business and build a pipeline.
• Comfortable in a target-driven environment and keen on progression.

Responsibilities

• Generate 100% new business opportunities.
• Build pipeline through prospecting.
• Research potential customers across industries.
• Speak with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Manage pipeline and activity in Salesforce.
• Earn commission based on opportunities and revenue.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidence

Coachable

Ambition

Adaptability

Sociable

Education

University graduate

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

A fast-growing, international consultancy is looking for ambitious Graduate Sales Executives to join its commercial team in Manchester.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a 2025 or 2026 graduate looking to start a career in sales. No previous sales experience is required – the focus is on personality, confidence, ambition and coachability, with comprehensive training provided from day one.

You'll be responsible for generating new business opportunities, speaking with senior decision-makers across UK businesses and building your own pipeline. It’s a fast-paced, target-driven environment with excellent earning potential and a proven track record of developing graduates into more senior sales positions.

What's on offer?

• £26,500 basic salary with £40k OTE (uncapped monthly commission)
• 5 weeks of structured sales training following your initial induction
• Fast progression – around 70% of the recent graduate cohort were promoted to Senior within 6 months
• Clear pathway into senior and full 360 sales roles
• Regular socials, company events and annual conference
• Join an established international business.

The role

• Generate 100% new business opportunities
• Build your own pipeline through prospecting
• Research and identify potential customers across a wide variety of industries
• Speak with senior stakeholders and decision-makers
• Manage your pipeline and activity through Salesforce
• Earn commission based on the opportunities and revenue you generate

Ideal profile

We're looking for someone who is:

• A 2025/2026 graduate, or at the beginning of their commercial career
• Confident, sociable and comfortable speaking to new people
• Ambitious and motivated by progression and earning potential
• Coachable – able to take feedback on board and apply it
• Resilient and comfortable working in a target-driven environment
• Able to think on their feet and adapt their approach

This is an opportunity to join an established, growing international business where you’ll receive the training needed to build a successful sales career. If you're looking for your first commercial role and want somewhere that rewards performance, development and ambition, this could be a great place to start.