Sales Development Representative (SDR)

Lotus Recruitment; Darwen; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Free on-road parking

Training and development in B2B sales

Job summary

Lotus Recruitment is seeking a proactive Sales Development Representative (SDR) in Darwen, Lancashire, offering hybrid working. The role focuses on outbound B2B prospecting and setting up opportunities in health-tech spaces, supporting the wider commercial team.

You will engage prospective clients via phone and email, maintain CRM records, and contribute to targeted sales campaigns. The position suits those with customer-facing experience keen to grow in a professional sales environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in B2B sales or lead generation is advantageous.
• Strong communication via telephone and email.
• Organised with ability to manage follow-ups and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support outbound B2B prospecting and lead-generation activity.
• Research and identify prospective clients and decision-makers.
• Support outreach across telephone, email and other channels.
• Maintain accurate CRM data and activity records.
• Assist with campaign preparation and outreach sequencing.
• Ensure prospects are followed up consistently and professionally.
• Collaborate with the team on business development activity.
• Develop understanding of the health-tech sector and NHS marketplace.
• Support client meetings and events as required.
• Undertake other duties consistent with the role.

Skills

B2B sales

Lead generation

Telesales

Customer service

Communication

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sales Development Representative (SDR)

Location: Darwen, Lancashire – Hybrid working
Salary: From £25,000 + OTE £30,000+
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Start: ASAP

The Opportunity

Lotus Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a growing health technology consultancy that supports innovative health-tech businesses in developing commercial opportunities within the NHS.

We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded Sales Development Representative to join the team and support its growing business development function.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in B2B sales and business development. You may already have some experience within B2B sales, lead generation or customer service, or you may be looking for an opportunity where you can build on your existing commercial skills within a professional and growing business.

You’ll support outbound sales activity, help identify and engage prospective clients, maintain accurate CRM records and work closely with the wider commercial team on targeted sales campaigns.

You do not need previous NHS or health-tech experience. What matters is that you are confident communicating with people, organised, proactive and keen to develop within a commercial sales environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support outbound B2B prospecting and lead-generation activity.
• Research and identify prospective clients and relevant decision-makers.
• Support outreach activity across telephone, email and other channels.
• Maintain accurate CRM data, activity and follow-up records.
• Assist with campaign preparation and outreach sequencing.
• Ensure prospects are followed up consistently and professionally.
• Work closely with the wider team to support business development activity.
• Develop your understanding of the health-tech sector and NHS marketplace.
• Support client meetings, events and other commercial activity where required.
• Undertake other reasonable duties consistent with the position.

About You

• Ideally has some experience in B2B sales, lead generation, telesales or a customer-facing commercial role.
• Is confident communicating professionally by telephone and email.
• Has excellent written and verbal English.
• Is comfortable speaking with new people and building rapport.
• Has good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and online communication tools.
• Is comfortable learning and working with CRM systems.
• Is organised and able to manage follow-ups and competing priorities.
• Can work independently while contributing to a small, collaborative team.
• Has a proactive attitude and a genuine desire to develop within sales.
• Holds a valid UK driving licence and is willing to travel occasionally for meetings or events.

What’s on Offer

• Salary from £25,000
• OTE £30,000+
• Permanent, full-time position
• Hybrid working
• Company pension
• Free on-road parking
• Training and development within B2B sales
• Exposure to the growing health-tech and NHS marketplace
• Opportunity to develop as the business continues to grow

Location

The role is hybrid with regular working from Darwen, Lancashire. Candidates should therefore live within a reasonable commuting distance and be comfortable working with the team in person as required.

Right to Work in the UK

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees