Astute's Nuclear team is partnering with a world leader in the field of cable and pipe seals and is looking to recruit a Sales Development Representative (North) to join their growing business.\n\nThe Sales Development Representative is key to developing both new and existing clients. This is a phone-based, hybrid working position, offering the opportunity to progress into an external sales position within two years. This position comes with a competitive salary and a generous performance bonus scheme of 20%-40% based on personal and company performance.\n\nIf you have experience in Account Management or Internal Sales and are looking to work for an organisation that values staff and provides career progression opportunities, then submit your CV to apply today.\n\nKey Responsibilities of the Sales Development Representative (SDR)\n\nThe SDR will:\n\nProactively identify and develop new B2B sales opportunities through existing accounts and new prospects.\nCollaborate with internal teams to build account intelligence, define target markets, and shape sales strategies.\nConduct research and account mapping to understand customer needs and potential, focusing on sectors like power generation and data centres.\nGenerate leads via cold calling, email outreach, referrals, and social selling.\nReconnect with existing targets showing limited or no recent activity.\nSchedule meetings and coordinate introductions for the external sales team.\nAccurately record all activities and interactions in the CRM system.\nFollow up promptly on inbound leads and inquiries.\nRepresent and promote the business's core values both internally and externally.\nProvide regular, meaningful feedback to management on market trends, forecasts, and product planning.\nOffer pre-sales technical guidance and contribute to bespoke design solutions where needed.\nBuild relationships with design engineering clients, organising "lunch & learn" and CPD sessions.\n\nRequired Professional Qualifications & Experience\n\nWe are looking for someone with the following:\n\nDegree or equivalent qualification (candidates with strong relevant experience will be considered without a degree).\nProven experience in a business development or inside sales role, ideally phone-based.\nIndustry experience in one or more of the following critical sectors is an advantage: nuclear power, data centres, onshore oil & gas, rail, pharmaceuticals, or water.\nUnderstanding of civil, electrical, control, automation, or mechanical systems relevant to our markets (specifically related to sealing solutions).\nDemonstrated success managing complex, long-term sales projects.\nSkilled in using industry databases, project news, and professional networks to identify opportunities.

\n\nSalary and Benefits for the SDR Role\n\nCompetitive salary\nHybrid Working (Flexibility)\n20-40% performance bonus\nCareer progression opportunity to external salesAstute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK.

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