Job Description

Vacancy Name

Sales Development Representative

Vacancy No

VN5474

Location City

Spennymoor

Location Postal Code

DL16 6FS

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours per week

37.50

Working Days & Times

Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

Salary Minimum Pounds

24570

Salary Maximum Pounds

30000

Description

As a Sales Development Representative, you are responsible for prospecting both cold and warm employer data, converting inbound leads, and booking high-quality, qualified appointments for the sales team. The role sits at the front end of the sales funnel in order to ensure a consistent sales pipeline - critical to our next phase of growth.

Role Information

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Key Responsibilities

Proactively prospect cold and warm employer data via outbound calls, email, and LinkedIn Respond to and convert inbound leads into qualified sales appointments Qualify prospects against agreed criteria (need, eligibility, size, readiness to engage) Book high-quality appointments for Business Development Managers Clearly and confidently articulate the value proposition to open sales conversations Maintain accurate, timely CRM records covering activity, outcomes, and next steps Work closely with Sales and Marketing to maximise conversion rates across all lead sources Consistently achieve daily activity targets and monthly appointment KPI

What Success Looks Like

High, consistent outbound activity across cold and warm data Strong inbound lead conversion rates Appointments that progress to genuine, sales-qualified opportunities Accurate data input with clear visibility of pipeline contribution on CRM

Essentia Criteria

We love to develop our people so even if you don't meet 100% of the essential criteria, we strongly encourage you to apply.

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Essential Experience

Experience in sales, telesales, SDR/BDR or lead conversion role preferred Proven ability to work towards activity and conversion targets CRM experience desirable (Salesforce ideal, not essential)

Essential Skills & Attributes

Confident and resilient communicator, comfortable with high-volume outbound calling Strong questioning and listening skills to quickly qualify customer needs Disciplined, organised and metrics-driven Commercially curious with a proactive mindset Positive, coachable and thrives in a target-led environment

Bonus Experience and Skills (Not essential - training will be provided)

Salesforce CRM experience, including lead management, activity logging and basic reporting Understanding of the funded training or apprenticeship landscape (or similar regulated/funded environments) Experience qualifying prospects against eligibility or compliance criteria Familiarity with working alongside marketing-led inbound lead generation Awareness of structured sales handover processes between SDRs and Account / Field Sales

Why work for Learning Curve group?

There are many reasons that make Learning Curve Group a fantastic place to work!



Although we have some great benefits, we know that one of our biggest perks is the incredible People & Culture we have been lucky enough to create. Don't just take our word for it though, you can hear from some of our Purple People here:



In addition to working for a company that has been listed as the top 100 companies to work for in 2023, you'll have access to below benefits:
26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays Buy & Sell an additional 5 days each year Length of service annual leave increments starting at 2 years Healthcare Scheme Tech Scheme Ikea Scheme Cycle to work Scheme Paid Volunteer day each year Early Finish Fridays on the last Friday of every month Student / Teacher Discount Uniform

HEAD OFFICE PERKS

We wish we could provide these to all, but as a national company its not always possible. However these perks are available to all staff when they attend our incredible Head Office space.
Electric Car charging points Free fruit, Coffee and Tea Onsite Shower Prayer room on request or list of nearest available places of worship

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

You're unique - and we love that about you. As an equal opportunity employer, we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.



Don't just take our word for it though! Our commitment to a number of covenants and pledges will show you just how serious we are about equal opportunities for all.

Halo Code

Learning Curve Group stand against hair discrimination in the workplace and champion the right for our Purple People to embrace Afro-Hairstyles including including, but not limited to, afros, locs, twists, braids, cornrows, fades, hair straightened through the application of heat or chemicals, weaves, wigs, headscarves, and wraps.

Disability Confident Leader

Disability Confident Leader status is the highest level of the scheme. It is awarded to organisations that act as champions for the rights of disabled people within their networks and who lead the way to help other businesses to become disability confident. At LCG we understand the need to remove barriers to create a level playing field. That's why if you require any reasonable adjustments to the interview and/or workplace, we welcome a discussion.

Armed Forces Covenant Gold

12% of our entire workforce are veterans of the armed forces and as such as its only right we show our support by pledging to the Armed Forces Covenant. It is a promise to those who serve or who have served, and their families, which says we will do all we can to ensure they are treated fairly and not disadvantaged in their day-to-day lives. As part of this promise, Reservists will receive an additional 10 days paid leave to attend training.
Domestic Abuse Covenant Care Leaver Covenant Working Chance Ban the box

Recruitment Checks

Learners are at the centre of everything we do so we are committed to safeguarding and promoting their welfare. This means for some of our roles, we need to carry out certain checks to ascertain someone's suitability for working with learners.




As this role will not include regulated activity with learners, a DBS is not required. However, you will be required to provide satisfactory references and prove their eligibility to work in the UK.

Education Level

Vocational

Level of Vocational Experience

1 year

Applications Close Date

28 Feb 2026