Job Description:

Sales Development Representative

Sector: Business Consultancy / R&D

Location: Manchester

Salary: £26,500 basic | £40k OTE (Uncapped Commission)

A fast-growing, international consultancy is looking for ambitious Graduate Sales Executives to join its commercial team in Manchester.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a 2025 or 2026 graduate looking to start a career in sales. No previous sales experience is required – the focus is on personality, confidence, ambition and coachability, with comprehensive training provided from day one.

You'll be responsible for generating new business opportunities, speaking with senior decision-makers across UK businesses and building your own pipeline. It’s a fast-paced, target-driven environment with excellent earning potential and a proven track record of developing graduates into more senior sales positions.

What's on offer?

• £26,500 basic salary with £40k OTE (uncapped monthly commission)
• 5 weeks of structured sales training following your initial induction
• Fast progression – around 70% of the recent graduate cohort were promoted to Senior within 6 months
• Clear pathway into senior and full 360 sales roles
• Regular socials, company events and annual conference
• Join an established international business.

The role

• Generate 100% new business opportunities
• Build your own pipeline through prospecting
• Research and identify potential customers across a wide variety of industries
• Speak with senior stakeholders and decision-makers
• Manage your pipeline and activity through Salesforce
• Earn commission based on the opportunities and revenue you generate

Ideal profile

We're looking for someone who is:

• A 2025/2026 graduate, or at the beginning of their commercial career
• Confident, sociable and comfortable speaking to new people
• Ambitious and motivated by progression and earning potential
• Coachable – able to take feedback on board and apply it
• Resilient and comfortable working in a target-driven environment
• Able to think on their feet and adapt their approach

This is an opportunity to join an established, growing international business where you’ll receive the training needed to build a successful sales career. If you're looking for your first commercial role and want somewhere that rewards performance, development and ambition, this could be a great place to start.