Sales Development Representative SDR

Job Description

Location: Fully Remote (UK-based)
Salary: £28,000 basic + £48,000 OTE
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday

About Velocity Academy

Velocity Academy is a leading provider of funded apprenticeships across digital, business, and Early Years sectors. We empower learners and employers through practical, career-focused training—backed by expert delivery, strong team culture, and a commitment to operational excellence.

We’re expanding our outreach team and looking for a confident, proactive SDR to help us connect with businesses, promote apprenticeship opportunities, and drive learner engagement.

🎯 What You’ll Do

Qualify inbound and outbound leads across multiple sectors
Book appointments for our Business Development Managers
Use CRM tools and dialler systems to manage outreach
Deliver clear, compelling messaging about our apprenticeship programmes
Collaborate with marketing and delivery teams to refine outreach strategies
Maintain accurate records and hit weekly KPIs

💡 What We’re Looking For

Strong communication skills—written and verbal
Confidence in phone-based outreach and objection handling
Organised, self-motivated, and target-driven
Experience in sales, recruitment, or education (preferred but not essential)
Passion for helping people access career-changing opportunities

🌟 What You’ll Get

£28K base salary with uncapped commission (£48K OTE)
Full remote setup with structured onboarding and daily team rhythm
Clear progression pathways and regular performance feedback
Access to wellbeing resources and professional development
A supportive, mission-driven team that celebrates success

Ready to Make an Impact?

Join us in transforming lives through apprenticeships. Apply now and be part of a team that’s reshaping education, one conversation at a time.

Responsibilities

📞 Lead Generation & Outreach
📅 Appointment Setting
🧠 CRM & Data Management
🎯 Performance & KPIs
🤝 Collaboration & Culture

Location

Fully Remote

Contract Type

Full Time

Salary

£28K, £48K OTE

Experience / Qualifications / Skills

Essential

Clear phone presence: Able to speak with authority, warmth, and clarity to diverse audiences.
Persuasive messaging: Skilled in articulating the value of apprenticeships and handling objections with empathy and logic.
Adaptable tone: Can shift style for different sectors—e.g., childcare vs. tech—while staying on-brand.
Dialler fluency: Comfortable navigating dialler queues, call dispositions, and dropped call scripts.
CRM accuracy: Maintains clean, tagged records with notes that support follow-up and campaign analysis.
Data discipline: Understands the importance of GDPR compliance and lead hygiene.
Comfort with rejection: Handles “no” with professionalism and persistence.
Target focus: Motivated by KPIs and OTE, with a mindset geared toward continuous improvement.
Self-management: Thrives in remote settings with structured routines and proactive check-ins.

Desirable

Desirable Attributes
Experience in apprenticeship sales, recruitment, or education outreach
Familiarity with Max Contact dialler or similar outbound call systems
Understanding of apprenticeship funding models and eligibility criteria
Background in B2B sales, especially within SMEs or education providers
Strong copywriting or messaging skills for email and LinkedIn outreach
Knowledge of CRM systems (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce) and lead tagging
Passion for learner development, career pathways, and social mobility
Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven remote environment
Experience supporting team onboarding or peer coaching

Skills

1. Confident Communication
2. CRM & Dialler Proficiency
3. Lead Qualification & Segmentation
4. Resilience & Drive
5. Collaboration & Culture Fit
6. Digital Literacy