Temporary Jobs in Billington, central bedfordshire, bedfordshire, united kingdom

Sales Development RepresentativeLocation : Leighton BuzzardSalary : £30,000 - £35,000 per annum + CommissionStart Date : May 2025Contract Type : Temp to Perm (initial 3-month contract)About Us : We are recruiting for a growing food distribution company with over 250 customers across the UK. We're now looking for a motivated and experienced Sales Development Representative to help us expand our reach into the restaurant sector and build our new sales department from the ground up.The Role : As a Sales Development Representative, you will be responsible for developing new business opportunities and generating leads in the restaurant and hospitality sector. This is a face-to-face field-based role that requires a confident, self-starter who thrives on building relationships and delivering results.Key Responsibilities :

• Conduct face-to-face meetings with potential clients in the food and hospitality industry
• Generate leads and manage the sales pipeline
• Drive sales conversations with a focus on restaurants
• Conduct market research and target outreach (initial targets include London, Watford)
• Create and implement sales strategies and support the development of a new sales department
• Achieve a 40-60% conversation rate on qualified leads
• Engage in start-up business tasks including social media and LinkedIn researchRequirements :
• Sales experience in the food industry (preferred)
• Excellent face-to-f...