Sales Development Representative

Lead Forensics; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive trips

Onsite gym

Personal development budget

Volunteering days

Job summary

Lead Forensics in Portsmouth is seeking ambitious graduates to join our high-performing Sales Development team as a Graduate SDR. You’ll be the first point of contact for prospective clients, generating new business opportunities through outbound calling and laying the foundations of a successful sales career.

The role offers structured training, daily coaching, and clear progression into Account Executive roles within 12–18 months, plus perks like incentive trips, an onsite gym, and a personal

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable in a target-driven role.
• Proactive with strong time management.
• Experience in sales or customer service is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Proactively generate new business opportunities through outbound B2B prospecting and cold outreach
• Research target accounts to personalise outreach and improve conversion rates
• Identify and engage key decision-makers to qualify interest and uncover business needs
• Book qualified meetings and progress opportunities to senior sales
• Meet and exceed daily, weekly, and monthly activity targets
• Collaborate with Account Executives to ensure smooth handovers and shared success

Skills

Communication skills

Motivated

Resilient

Self-starter

Job description

About Us

Lead Forensics is marketing leading provider delivering cutting-edge software solutions that empower businesses to maximise sales and achieve success.

About The Role

We’re looking for ambitious and driven graduates to join our high-performing Sales Development team. As a Graduate SDR, you’ll be the first point of contact for prospective clients, responsible for generating new business opportunities through outbound calling and building the foundations of a successful sales career.

Monday to Friday – Fully office based

This role is designed as a launchpad into a long-term career in sales, with clear progression into Account Executive roles typically within 12–18 months. You’ll receive structured training, daily coaching, and ongoing development to help you build confidence and resilience.

How are you Rewarded?

• Incentive trips to Ibiza, Barcelona, Las Vegas & Cancun — because smashing targets deserves rewards
• Free onsite gym with unlimited access — close deals, lift weights, repeat
• Personal development budget to level up your skills, career, and earning potential
• 2 paid volunteering days every year to support causes you care about
• Automatic promotions based on performance — your progression is entirely in your hands
• High-energy team culture, regular socials, competitions, and celebrations
• 1st year OTE - £45,000, and 2nd year OTE between - £60,000 & £80,000 if you are a top performer
• Ongoing training, hands-on mentoring, and daily support from experienced leaders and high-performing peers to help you continuously improve and succeed

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively generate new business opportunities through outbound B2B prospecting and cold outreach
• Research target accounts to personalise outreach and improve conversion rates
• Identify and engage key decision-makers to qualify interest and uncover business needs
• Book qualified meetings and progress opportunities to senior sales, with exposure to the wider sales cycle to support ongoing development and progression
• Consistently meet and exceed daily, weekly, and monthly activity and appointment targets
• Work closely with Account Executives to ensure smooth handovers, strong alignment on opportunities, and shared success across the full sales process

What We’re Looking For

• Strong communication skills – confident, clear, and engaging
• Highly motivated with a strong desire to succeed in sales
• Resilient, coachable, and comfortable working in a target-driven environment
• Competitive mindset with a proactive, self-starting attitude
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Proven work ethic with a track record of going above and beyond expectations, consistently putting in the effort required to succeed and stand out

Desirable

• Previous experience in sales, customer service, or retail
• Evidence of achievement (sports, societies etc.)
• Interest in technology or SaaS

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