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Reliable cleaning services and lasting customer relationships are central to its approach, and effective prospecting plays an important part in connecting the business with customers who could benefit from its services.\nAbout the Role\nThe Sales Development Representative will own consistent outbound prospecting, generating qualified opportunities for the sales, regional management and key account teams. You’ll research businesses, connect with decision-makers and understand their current cleaning arrangements, establishing whether they are open to reviewing their provider and receiving a proposal.\nAlongside new prospecting, you’ll follow up existing contacts and scheduled callbacks, ensuring promising conversations receive timely attention. Success will be measured by the quality of opportunities generated, with an expectation of two to three qualified leads per day, rather than call volume alone.\nThis is a hands-on position with an immediate start available. The fixed term runs through to the end of February 2027, with potential to extend or become permanent depending on business needs.\nWhat You'll Do\nResearch businesses and identify decision makers, generally targeting a wide range of industry sectors who would require commercial cleaning services.\nBuild rapport through outbound calls, understand current arrangements and identify interest in reviewing cleaning services.\nQualify opportunities by establishing business needs and willingness to receive a proposal.\nTailor conversations and follow-up emails to different industries, using existing collateral and templates.\nSubmit qualified leads for allocation and book appointments where appropriate for the salesperson’s process.\nMaintain accurate database records and manage scheduled callbacks to keep opportunities moving.\nAbout You\nOutbound Sales Experience: You’ve demonstrated results in telemarketing, outbound calling or lead generation and can contribute quickly. Commercial cleaning or facilities experience would be a bonus.\nCommunication & Rapport: You’re confident on the phone, listen carefully and adapt your approach to different people. You can build interest while representing the business professionally.\nCommercial Understanding: You’re curious about how businesses operate and can recognise a relevant opportunity. You ask useful questions to establish whether there is a genuine reason to progress the conversation.\nResilience & Ownership: You enjoy hands-on prospecting and bring a positive, dependable approach. You’re comfortable with rejection and take responsibility for maintaining consistent activity and results.\nOrganisation & Computer Skills: You manage follow-ups carefully and keep accurate contact records. You’re comfortable researching online, using database systems and sending professional emails through Outlook.\nWhat’s in it for you?\nYou’ll be joining a passionate, experienced, and hardworking team that takes pride in delivering reliable, consistent services. 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