Sales Specialist

Job description

Junior Business Development Representative (BDR)

Location: Chelmsford / Essex preferred for occasional in-person meetings, trainings, with flexibility for remote work

Working pattern: Part-time, 3 or 4 days per week, with the opportunity to increase to full-time over time

Salary: £26,436.80 full-time equivalent, paid pro rata for 3 or 4 days per week, plus commission on closed-won deals

About Us

We are an early-stage software company building a platform designed to help businesses streamline procurement, vendor management, approvals, and collaboration across teams.

This is an opportunity to join at an early stage, work closely with the founders, and contribute to the growth of the business while building a career in software sales.

The Role

We are looking for a Sales Development Representative (SDR) to help generate new business opportunities.

This is a high-activity outbound role focused on identifying potential customers, starting conversations, and booking qualified meetings. You will work closely with the founders and help build pipeline through outbound sales activity.

This role is suited to someone who is comfortable in a target-driven environment, enjoys speaking with prospective customers, and wants to develop toward an Account Executive role over time.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Conduct outbound prospecting through cold calling, email, and LinkedIn
• Make a high volume of outbound calls each day, typically 50–100 calls
• Identify and research potential customers and decision-makers
• Start conversations with prospects and generate interest
• Book qualified discovery meetings for the sales team
• Maintain accurate records of activity in CRM and internal systems
• Support outbound campaigns and pipeline generation
• Work closely with the founders to improve messaging, outreach, and results

What We’re Looking For

• Excellent spoken and written English
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence speaking with prospects by phone
• A proactive, resilient, and self-motivated approach
• Interest in sales, software, startups, or technology
• Comfort with high-volume outbound activity
• A willingness to learn and develop a career in software sales
• Experience in sales, lead generation, customer service, cold calling, or outreach is helpful, but not essential.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to start or grow a career in the software industry
• Clear progression path into an Account Executive role
• Opportunity to become an early member of the commercial team
• Flexible part-time structure, with potential to increase to full-time
• Direct exposure to founders and hands-on learning
• Commission on closed-won deals
• Opportunity to contribute to the growth of an early-stage business

Additional Information

• Part-time role: 3 or 4 days per week
• Potential to increase to a 5-day-per-week role in future
• Chelmsford / Essex preferred for occasional in-person collaboration, meeting, training.
• Full-time equivalent salary: £26,436.80 per year
• Actual pay will be pro rata based on agreed working days, plus commission

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Chelmsford

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

26-03-2026

Profession type

Sales

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English