Sales Development Representative

Direct Sales • Guiseley, Yorkshire LS20, United Kingdom • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • Preferred experience in customer-facing, retail, hospitality, or service roles.
  • Preferred exposure to sales, call centres, or target-driven environments.
  • Preferred interest in business, negotiation, or commercial roles.

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Entry Level

Description

Overview

We’re looking for a highly motivated Sales Development Representative (SDR) to join our growing sales team. This is an entry-point role into professional sales, designed for individuals who are hungry to earn, eager to learn, and motivated by performance.

 

You do not need prior sales experience to succeed in this role. What matters most is attitude, work ethic, resilience, and a genuine desire to build a career in sales. This role provides structured training, daily coaching, and a clear progression path into an Account Executive (AE) position.

 

At UGP we aim to attract people from diverse backgrounds to build on our inclusive culture. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, race, gender, religion or beliefs, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities:

  • Proactively engage new prospective customers via outbound calls, emails, and LinkedIn
  • Qualify prospects and identify decision-makers
  • Book high-quality discovery meetings for Account Executives
  • Accurately capture customer information and update CRM records
  • Follow defined sales processes and activity standards
  • Work closely with Account Executives to support pipeline growth

 Performance Expectations:

  • Consistently achieve daily and weekly activity targets
  • Maintain high standards of call quality and professionalism
  • Demonstrate continuous improvement through coaching and feedback
  • Contribute to a positive, high-performance sales culture

What are we looking for?

Essential:

  • Strong work ethic and a desire to outperform targets
  • Coachable mindset – open to feedback and continuous learning
  • Confidence in communicating with new people
  • Resilience and persistence in a fast-paced environment
  • Motivation to earn commission and progress quickly

 Desirable (But Not Essential):

  • Any customer-facing, retail, hospitality, or service experience
  • Exposure to sales, call centres, or target-driven environments
  • Interest in business, negotiation, or commercial roles

Join the Team

  • Excellent salary based on your experience
  • Market Leading Commission Scheme
  • Mon – Fri 8:30am till 5pm
  • Excellent Pension scheme with 8% employer contribution
  • 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
  • Long-Term Service Benefit –Receive an additional day of annual leave every 5 years
  • Holiday Purchase Scheme – Buy up to 5 additional days of leave per year
  • Ongoing training & guidance provided
  • A great working environment with real team spirit
  • Company social events
  • Health & Wellbeing program with GP consultations, mental health support and discounted gym memberships
  • Cycle to Work Scheme

Company Overview

United Gas & Power (UGP), is a business energy supplier based in Yorkshire that truly puts customer service at the heart of its organisation. We supply businesses across the UK and handle the entire end-to-end switching process to make your switch as hassle free as possible.