Sales Development Representative

Sales Development Representative - UK Recruitment Agency Background

Location: Remote (need to reside in South Africa)

Working Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm (UK Hours)

Experience Level: Junior (1-2 years sales experience in a UK recruitment agency envrionment)

Employment Type: Full-time (independently contracted - modelled as a full time/long term position)

Salary Bracket: ZAR 18 000 - ZAR 21 000 p/month (gross/before deductions)

Are you early in your recruitment career and looking to step away from mindless "dial-bashing" and aggressive KPI culture?

Our client is a fast-growing, relationship-led UK recruitment agency specializing in placing sales and commercial talent across high-growth sectors, including Financial Services, IT, Telecoms, FMCG, Payroll, and Energy.

We are looking for an ambitious Junior Sales Development Representative (SDR) with a recruitment sales background who wants to learn how to build real, consultative relationships with UK business leaders.

Working directly under the mentorship of the Managing Director, you will research key target clients, start meaningful conversations, and generate warm, qualified opportunities.

This is a coaching-first environment - we are looking for someone eager to be moulded, trained, and developed into a top-tier recruitment professional.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Identify & Research
• Consultative Outreach
• Relationship Building
• Qualified Handover
• CRM Management

What We’re Looking For:

• Recruitment Background: 6 months to 2 years of agency recruitment sales or outbound recruitment lead generation experience.
• Coachability: A genuine desire to learn, grow, and be mentored directly by senior leadership.
• UK Phone Confidence: Outstanding spoken and written English, with a confident, polished manner when speaking to UK business executives.
• Relationship Focus: A natural ability to build rapport, ask smart questions, and listen actively rather than push hard sales pitches.
• Tech Stack: Familiarity with LinkedIn Sales Navigator, HubSpot (or similar CRMs), and Microsoft Teams.

Nice to Have:

• Experience working or resourcing within Financial Services, IT, Telecoms, FMCG, Payroll, or Energy.
• Knowledge of standard UK recruitment terminology (PSLs, contract vs. permanent, retained search).

Why Apply?

• Direct Mentorship: Learn directly from an experienced Managing Director who invests heavily in your personal development.
• Quality Over Quantity: Work in an environment that values deep client relationships over rigid call-volume metrics.
• Clear Career Path: Direct progression path into a 360 Recruitment Consultant or Senior BD lead.
• Strong Earning Potential: Competitive Commission Structure

Ready to take the next step in your recruitment career? Apply now with your updated CV and contact details.