Sales Development Representative – IT Recruitment
Job Overview
Are you a confident communicator with a passion for sales and a flair for building business relationships? A forward-thinking UK-based IT recruitment agency is seeking a motivated and high-performing Sales Development Representative (SDR) to help drive new business opportunities through proactive outreach and appointment setting.
In this results-driven role, you’ll engage with senior decision-makers across the UK tech sector to secure qualified meetings for the business development team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven sales professional based in South Africa to make a real impact in a fast-paced recruitment environment, working alongside a company that values energy, resilience, and growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct high-volume outbound prospecting via phone, email, and LinkedIn.
- Book qualified meetings with UK-based hiring managers, CTOs, and decision-makers.
- Articulate the company’s IT recruitment offering in a clear and persuasive manner.
- Build and manage a robust pipeline of prospects using CRM and sales tools.
- Collaborate with the recruitment and business development teams to ensure alignment.
- Handle objections with confidence and persistently follow up with prospects.
- Consistently meet and exceed weekly outreach and appointment targets.
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in outbound B2B sales, lead generation, or appointment setting.
- Proven success in high-volume calling environments (phone bashing essential).
- Strong English communication skills – both written and verbal.
- Comfortable discussing technical or industry-specific concepts.
- Proficient in LinkedIn Sales Navigator, CRM platforms, and outbound sales tools.
- Energetic, coachable, resilient, and highly target-driven.
- Access to a laptop/desktop and a reliable internet connection is essential.