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Sales Development Representative (Entry Level)

Competitive + Bonus + Benefits

Manchester, UK

Permanent full time

Are you ready to launch a career in sales and make a real impact? We're on the lookout for enthusiastic, driven individuals to join our Sales Development Representative (SDR) team in an entry-level role that offers growth, learning, and the chance to shine in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Whether you’re a recent graduate, a career switcher, or a school leaver, this opportunity is for you!

Please note: We will be running assessment days on the 11 & 12 December for this role so please keep one day free if you would like to be considered.

What Will You Be Doing?

As a Sales Development Representative, you’ll be at the heart of our growth efforts, where every day brings new challenges and opportunities. Here’s what you’ll be up to:

* Creating New Opportunities: You’ll source and generate leads, helping to build a strong pipeline of potential clients.

* Engaging Prospects: From cold calls to email campaigns and social media outreach, you’ll engage new clients and spark interest in our solutions.

* Building Relationships: By understanding clients’ needs, you’ll offer tailored solutions that showcase IRIS’s value.

* Managing Pipelines: You’ll keep track of leads, ensuring timely follow-ups and accurate documentation.

* Collaborating Across Teams: Working with our sales, marketing, and product teams, you’ll contribute to strategies that drive results.

* Staying Industry-Savvy: You’ll stay informed about industry trends and market insights, always looking for new opportunities.

* Performance Reporting: You’ll provide regular updates on your progress, sharing insights with our management team.

What Are We Looking For?

We’re looking for passionate, proactive individuals with these qualities:

* Relationship-Building Skills: Ability to foster and maintain positive relationships.

* Strong Communication: Excellent written and verbal skills, with good organisational abilities.

* Adaptability: Quick learner who can pick up new processes and tools easily.

* Positive and Energetic Attitude: Enthusiastic, optimistic, and driven to succeed.

* Passion for Sales: A keen interest in sales and a drive to grow and achieve.

* Creativity and Problem Solving: Able to think creatively and propose innovative solutions.

* Resilience: Determined to overcome challenges with a strong sense of perseverance.

* Customer Focus: Dedicated to understanding and meeting customer needs.

Why Join Us?

Joining IRIS as an SDR means stepping into a role with incredible growth potential and being part of a supportive team that values your contributions. Here’s what you can look forward to:

* Development Opportunities: Gain hands-on experience in sales and build skills that will propel your career.

* Dynamic Team Culture: Join a collaborative team that celebrates creativity and resilience.

* Real Impact: Your efforts help drive our business forward and shape our success story.

How Does Our Application Process Work?

Here’s what to expect in our application process:

1. Apply Online: Submit your CV and answer a few quick questions to get started.

2. Short Pre-Recorded Video Interview: If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to complete a brief pre-recorded video interview. This is your chance to introduce yourself and give us a sense of your personality and enthusiasm for the role.

3. Initial Interview and Online Assessment: After the video interview, we’ll arrange an initial interview with a member of our Talent Team and send you an online assessment to complete.

4. Group Assessment Day: Join us on 11 or 12 December at our Manchester office (M1 4DY). You’ll take part in a group exercise and roleplay activity alongside candidates for our Customer Renewals roles. This is your chance to show us your skills and experience IRIS’s culture firsthand!

We’re committed to ensuring an inclusive and comfortable experience. If you need any special accommodations or have specific requirements, just let us know.

Don’t miss this chance to jumpstart your career with IRIS Software Group. Due to high interest, applications may close early, so apply today to secure your spot!

Who are we?

IRIS Software Group is one of the UK’s largest privately held software companies. Its purpose is to be the most trusted provider of mission-critical software and services, ensuring customers get it right first time, every time.

IRIS takes the pain out of processes and let professionals working in businesses and schools focus on the work they love. Its software solutions and services for finance, HR and payroll teams, educational organisations, and accountancy firms helps comply with regulations, drive productivity and better engage with key stakeholders. Through simplifying, automating and providing insights on everyday mission-critical tasks for organisations of all shapes and sizes, IRIS ensures customers can look forward with certainty and confidence.

IRIS has over 120,000 UK and international customers with 80% having a tenure of five or more years. IRIS is the largest third-party online filer with the UK Government. Ninety-one of the top 100 UK accountancy firms and 50 of the top 100 US CPA firms use IRIS software. Circa 20% of the UK’s workforce is paid by IRIS payroll offerings. More than 850,000 UK employees are managed by IRIS HR solutions. Over 11,000 UK schools and academies use IRIS, with four million parents and guardians using IRIS apps to connect with their children’s school; 300 million messages are delivered between schools and parents each year, and over £15 million transactional payments are processed every month. IRIS is placed 93rd in the Grant Thornton Sunday Times Top Track 250, which is compiled by Fast Track and published in The Sunday Times each September, celebrates Britain's private mid-market growth companies with the biggest performance.

Why you should apply…

We believe in creating a culture of engagement and reward to develop employee potential and offer long-term career success. So, what can we offer you?

* Competitive salary including quarterly commission scheme and bonus scheme

* 26 days holiday allowance

* Private medical healthcare

* Life assurance

* Pension

* Complimentary benefits, including Bike to Work and discount schemes