Sales Development Representative

Sales Development Representative

Location: Leighton Buzzard
Salary: 30,000 - 35,000 per annum + Commission
Start Date: May 2025
Contract Type: Temp to Perm (initial 3-month contract)

About Us:
We are recruiting for a growing food distribution company with over 250 customers across the UK. We're now looking for a motivated and experienced Sales Development Representative to help us expand our reach into the restaurant sector and build our new sales department from the ground up.

The Role:
As a Sales Development Representative, you will be responsible for developing new business opportunities and generating leads in the restaurant and hospitality sector. This is a face-to-face field-based role that requires a confident, self-starter who thrives on building relationships and delivering results.

Key Responsibilities:
Conduct face-to-face meetings with potential clients in the food and hospitality industry
Generate leads and manage the sales pipeline
Drive sales conversations with a focus on restaurants
Conduct market research and target outreach (initial targets include London, Watford)
Create and implement sales strategies and support the development of a new sales department
Achieve a 40-60% conversation rate on qualified leads
Engage in start-up business tasks including social media and LinkedIn research

Requirements:
Sales experience in the food industry (preferred)
Excellent face-to-face communication and negotiation skills
Must have a valid driving license and own car
Able to commute to and work from locations such as Leighton Buzzard, Watford, and London
Comfortable working on a temp-to-perm basis with progression opportunities to Business Development Manager
Previous experience with sales targets and metrics
Available for full-time work

Perks & Details:
Commission on top of salary
2-week training program to understand product packaging types
Desk space will be provided
Room for progression within the business

How to Apply:
If you're ready to join a growing company and make a real impact in a start up-style sales role, apply now with your CV and availability.

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Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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