Sales Development Representative - Festival of Creativity

JR United Kingdom; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Sales Development Representative for a short-term role in support of a major creative festival in London. This role involves engaging with potential clients, qualifying leads, and promoting the festival offerings. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a proactive, organised work ethic.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a sales or lead qualification role, ideally in a B2B or events environment.
• Experience dealing with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Responding to inbound enquiries and conducting discovery calls.
• Qualifying leads and booking product tour meetings.
• Building excitement around the festival.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Proactive, target-driven approach

Strong organisational skills

Tools

CRM systems

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Sales Development Representative - Festival of Creativity, reading

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Client:

Handle Recruitment

Location:

reading, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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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 Central London 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.