Sales Development Representative

Company: Central Employment Agency (North East) Ltd.
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Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Job Description:

Central Employment are working with a growing technology organisation looking to appoint a driven and commercially focused Sales Development Representative.

This is a key frontline role responsible for generating new business opportunities, engaging senior decision-makers, and building a strong pipeline for the sales team. You’ll play a critical role in identifying and qualifying prospects, particularly at C‑suite level, within target B2B markets.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead Generation & Prospecting
    • Identify and engage new B2B prospects within defined target sectors
    • Execute outbound activity including cold calling, email outreach, and LinkedIn engagement
    • Build and maintain a consistent pipeline of qualified opportunities
  • Client Engagement
    • Confidently engage with C‑level and senior decision‑makers, articulating value propositions clearly
    • Qualify inbound and outbound leads against agreed criteria
    • Book high‑quality meetings and hand over opportunities to the sales team
  • CRM & Pipeline Management
    • Accurately log all activities, leads, and customer interactions within the CRM system
    • Maintain up‑to‑date records of prospect engagement and pipeline progression
    • Track performance metrics and contribute to reporting insights
  • Collaboration & Campaign Support
    • Work closely with marketing and sales teams to support campaigns and outreach initiatives
    • Follow up on marketing‑generated leads and nurture prospects through early‑stage touchpoints
    • Provide feedback on lead quality, messaging, and campaign effectiveness

Key Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience in a B2B telemarketing, SDR, or business development role
  • Experience speaking with C‑level executives and senior stakeholders
  • Strong communication and persuasion skills, particularly over the phone
  • Experience using CRM systems to manage leads and activities
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail and follow‑up discipline
  • Resilient, target‑driven mindset with a proactive approach to outbound sales

Desirable Experience

  • Experience within managed services, IT, SaaS, or technology sectors
  • Understanding of IT services, cloud solutions, or digital transformation offerings
  • Exposure to structured sales methodologies and lead qualification frameworks

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Posted: June 1st, 2026