Sales Development Representative (HF1376534)

Apprentify; Reading; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full sales training

Clear progression into AE/BDM

Exposure to fintech/AI

Long-term B2B tech sales career

Job summary

Apprentify in Reading is hiring a Sales Development Representative to kickstart a tech-enabled, AI-focused sales career. No previous sales experience required; you’ll receive structured training and ongoing development to build confidence in B2B outreach.

This role targets new business opportunities, engages decision makers, and builds a strong pipeline for the team. With a clear progression path into AE or BDM, you’ll grow with the fintech space and earn uncapped commission.

Qualifications

• No prior sales experience required; structured training provided.
• Strong communication, ambition and attitude are highly valued.
• Willingness to learn fintech and AI and develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities and build a strong pipeline for the wider team.
• Reach out to prospective businesses via phone, email and LinkedIn.
• Engage decision makers and understand their business needs.
• Generate qualified opportunities and book meetings for senior colleagues.
• Work toward clear activity and revenue targets.

Job description

Sales Development Representative

Reading | Fintech | £30,000 Base + Uncapped Commission

Are you confident, ambitious and motivated by targets?

We’re hiring a Sales Development Representative to join an exciting fintech business based in Reading. No previous sales experience is required, as you’ll receive structured training and ongoing development to give you the skills and confidence to succeed in B2B sales.

The Role

As an SDR, you’ll be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, engaging prospective customers and building a strong pipeline for the wider sales team.

You’ll Be

• Reaching out to prospective businesses through phone, email and LinkedIn
• Speaking confidently with decision makers and understanding their business needs
• Generating qualified opportunities and booking meetings for senior sales colleagues
• Working towards clear activity and revenue targets
• Developing your knowledge of fintech, technology and AI
• Building the commercial skills needed to progress into Account Executive or Business Development Manager positions

What We’re Looking For

You don’t need previous sales experience. We’re much more interested in your attitude, communication skills and ambition.

You’ll Suit This Opportunity If You

• Are confident speaking with new people and building relationships
• Enjoy working towards targets and measuring your performance
• Thrive in competitive, fast paced sales environments
• Are resilient, motivated and comfortable picking up the phone
• Have a genuine interest in technology, fintech and AI
• Want a career where your progression and earnings are driven by your performance
• Are ambitious to progress into an AE, BDM or senior commercial role

What’s On Offer

• £30,000 base salary + uncapped commission
• Uncapped earning potential through commission
• Full sales training, so no previous experience is necessary
• Exposure to the growing fintech, technology and AI space
• Clear progression into Account Executive and Business Development Manager roles
• Supportive environment focused on development and performance
• The opportunity to build a long term career in B2B technology sales

If you’re ambitious, target driven and looking for an opportunity to break into the tech and AI space, this is a fantastic chance to build the foundations of a successful sales career.

We believe that diversity makes us stronger and more innovative. We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.