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Senior Sales Development Representative (Lead)

£50,000 - £55,000 + Double OTE + Benefits

Remote - Flexible Working

A leading SaaS company renowned for their cutting-edge, award-winning solutions in the real estate sector is seeking a proactive and experienced Senior Sales Development Representative.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify and Secure New Business: Discover opportunities and close deals with potential clients.

  • Strategic Prospecting: Engage in high-volume outbound efforts while developing go-to-market strategies.

  • Close Deals: Turn qualified leads into successful sales.

  • Qualify Sales Opportunities: Evaluate leads from marketing initiatives to identify viable sales prospects.

  • Introduce Our Software: Serve as the initial point of contact to showcase our software to potential clients.

  • Seek New Market Opportunities: Actively explore and capitalize on emerging business opportunities.

  • Schedule Key Meetings: Arrange business meetings with significant stakeholders to drive growth.

  • Build a Revenue Pipeline: Develop and sustain a robust pipeline to ensure steady revenue growth.

  • Manage CRM: Maintain and enhance customer relationship management systems.

  • Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with customers, sales, and cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.

    Person:

  • Proven experience as a Sales Development Representative (SDR) role, consistently surpassing new business acquisition targets.

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

  • Skilled at building and sustaining strong client relationships.

  • Highly self-motivated and goal-driven, always aiming to exceed targets.

  • Strong team player, demonstrating excellent collaboration and cooperation skills.

  • Creative, resourceful, and ambitious, always looking for innovative solutions and growth opportunities

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