Sales Development Representative

Job Reference Number: CUR0105

Sales Development Representative (Appointment Setter)

Permanent

Altrincham / Northwich - fully office-based, must be able to attend offices in either area

Monday - Thursday 9:00am-5:30pm, Friday 9:00am-3:00pm, Finish at 1:00pm on Fridays when targets are hit

£30,000 per annum + uncapped commission (OTE £42,000+) + performance bonuses + employer pension scheme + 20 days holiday plus bank holidays + early Friday finishes + strong office culture (office pool table, PS5, etc )

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven, money-motivated Sales Development Representative to join a rapidly growing payments business in a high-energy, sales-led environment.

Our client operates in the merchant services and card payments space, helping businesses secure better, more cost-effective payment solutions. Following a recent restructure, they re entering a new phase of growth and are building out a high-performing sales function to match their ambitions.

They re looking for someone who already understands the card payments/merchant services industry and can hit the ground running from day one. This role is all about outbound calling, qualifying businesses, and setting high-quality appointments for the field sales team - with no closing required. If you know the lingo, understand terminals, contracts, and transaction volumes, and want to earn serious commission, this role will suit you.

This role is ideal for someone who is ambitious, commercially driven, and wants to progress into managing and building their own sales team as the business continues to scale, with a clear plan in place for the successful candidate to move into leadership as the organisation grows.

The ideal candidate will be confident on the phone, commercially sharp, and driven by targets and earnings, with the hunger to work hard and earn well in a high-performance environment.

The role

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Make outbound calls to businesses using CRM-provided data
• Qualify prospects by understanding their current card terminal setup, contract terms, and transaction volumes
• Build rapport quickly with business owners and decision-makers
• Set appointments for the field sales team across the UK
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in HubSpot CRM
• Nurture warm and lukewarm leads over time to maximise conversions
• Work closely with the sales team to ensure strong handover of opportunities

Why would you want this role?

• High earning potential with uncapped commission
• Clear targets and transparent bonus structure
• Fast-paced, sales-driven environment
• Strong office culture with a social, high-energy atmosphere (office pool table, PS5, etc )
• Clear progression into team leadership as the sales function grows
• Early finishes on Fridays when targets are hit

The Person

Essential

• Previous experience in merchant services / card payments sales
• Comfortable cold calling and probing commercial conversations
• Strong understanding of terminals, contracts, and payment processing
• Confident communicator with strong phone presence
• Driven by targets and earning potential
• Organised, resilient, and able to work at pace
• Happy working fully office-based

Desirable

• Previous appointment setting or SDR experience
• Team leadership or mentoring experience
• Experience using HubSpot or similar CRM systems

If you think you could be the right fit for this Sales Development Representative role, please submit your application now. Candidates will be reviewed, contacted, and submitted to our client on an ongoing rolling basis when they apply, so don t delay in applying!

PLEASE NOTE: The services of CU Recruitment Ltd are those of an Employment Agency. CU Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform you that our client will ONLY accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this permit or right, or who are pending an application to obtain this permit or right should not apply.