Sales Development Representative - French speaking - Manchester Area

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT security is seeking a Sales Development Representative in Manchester. This hybrid role involves converting leads into sales and creating new business opportunities while collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and be fluent in both French and English.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial environments.
• Fluent in business/formal French (native or C1 level).
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Meet and exceed targets focusing on outbound activity.
• Engage with decision makers effectively.
• Convert marketing leads into sales opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Influencing

Questioning

Listening

Adaptability

Proactivity

Planning

Prioritising

Team support

Leadership

Education

Sales and/or Marketing degree/diploma/certificate

Tools

CRM

SDR tools (Outreach)

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Sales Development Representative - French speaking - Manchester Area, Manchester

Client: Sophos

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 403b4f9df911

Job Views: 4

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description:

Role Summary

As a Sales Development Representative, you will help drive the growth of Sophos, an innovative market leading IT security vendor, by quickly converting inbound marketing qualified leads, and skillfully prospecting for new business opportunities across the company's product and service portfolio.

This role is hybrid and requires 3 days office presence in Manchester.

What You Will Do:

1. Meet and exceed targets – focus on outbound activity, qualified opportunities passed to Sales, and new pipeline value
2. Engage with decision makers effectively
3. Convert marketing leads into sales opportunities
4. Create new business opportunities using market intelligence and tools
5. Present value-based messaging to build commitment
6. Resolve objections to keep sales moving forward
7. Provide summaries of sales opportunities to local Sales Reps and Partners
8. Develop collaborative relationships with SDR, Marketing, and Sales teams
9. Use CRM and SDR tools (Outreach) effectively
10. Provide feedback to improve processes and strategies
11. Collaborate with EMEA SDR colleagues to foster a culture of innovation and success

What You Will Bring:

• Sales and/or Marketing degree/diploma/certificate or equivalent
• Experience in commercial environments
• Background in sales and business
• Fluent in business/formal French (native or C1 level)
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Questioning and listening skills
• Adaptability and self-development
• Accountability
• Proactivity
• Planning and prioritising
• Team support and leadership
• Insight creation and value delivery
• Fluent in English

At Sophos, we believe in diverse perspectives to fuel innovation. We encourage applicants to apply regardless of whether they meet every listed requirement, as your unique skills may be valuable to our team.