Sales Development Representative - Festival of Creativity

JR United Kingdom; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media and events organization is seeking a Sales Development Representative in Basingstoke for a short-term hybrid role. The candidate will be responsible for responding to inquiries, qualifying leads, and supporting the lead-up to a flagship creative festival. Ideal candidates should have sales experience and strong communication skills, with a focus on teamwork and proactivity.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a sales or lead qualification role.
• Confidence speaking with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Responding to inbound enquiries and conducting discovery calls.
• Qualifying leads against the ideal customer profile.
• Booking product tour meetings for Business Development Managers.
• Building excitement for the upcoming festival.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Proactivity

Target-driven approach

Tools

CRM systems

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Sales Development Representative - Festival of Creativity, Basingstoke

Client: Handle Recruitment

Location:

Basingstoke

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Handle Recruitment is seeking a Sales Development Representative to support a world-renowned media and events organisation in the lead-up to their flagship creative festival.

*This is a short-term temporary role starting ASAP, hybrid working in Basingstoke paying £15ph*

As the SDR, your responsibilities will include:

• Responding to inbound enquiries and conducting discovery calls to understand prospect needs and challenges.
• Qualifying leads against the ideal customer profile and booking product tour meetings for the Business Development Managers.
• Clearly articulating how the company's creative solutions can support and inspire their audience.
• Building excitement and engagement around the upcoming festival and affiliated offerings.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in a sales or lead qualification role, ideally in a B2B or events environment.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence speaking with senior stakeholders.
• A proactive, target-driven approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong organisational skills and familiarity with CRM systems.

Apply now for a further conversation!

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.