Graduate Sales Executive

This entry-level graduate sales development scheme at a market-leading B2B software provider focuses on generating new business opportunities through outbound prospecting, cold outreach, and target account research to book qualified meetings for senior sales teams.

✈️ Incentive trips to Ibiza, Barcelona, Las Vegas & Cancun — because smashing targets deserves rewards

📚 Personal development budget to level up your skills, career, and earning potential

❤️ 2 paid volunteering days every year to support causes you care about

🚀 Automatic promotions based on performance — your progression is entirely in your hands

🎉 High-energy team culture, regular socials, competitions, and celebrations

💰 1st year OTE - £60,000, 2nd year OTE - £80,000 and 3rd year OTE - £120K + if you are a top performer

🧠 Ongoing training, hands-on mentoring, and daily support from experienced leaders and high-performing peers to help you continuously improve and succeed

 About Us

 Lead Forensics is marketing leading provider delivering cutting-edge software solutions that empower businesses to maximise sales and achieve success.

About the Role

We’re looking for ambitious and driven graduates to join our high-performing Sales Development team. As a Graduate SDR, you’ll be the first point of contact for prospective clients, responsible for generating new business opportunities through outbound calling and building the foundations of a successful sales career.

This role is designed as a launchpad into a long-term career in sales, with clear progression into Account Executive roles typically within 12–18 months. You’ll receive structured training, daily coaching, and ongoing development to help you build confidence and resilience

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively generate new business opportunities through outbound B2B prospecting and cold outreach

• Research target accounts to personalise outreach and improve conversion rates

• Identify and engage key decision-makers to qualify interest and uncover business needs

• Book qualified meetings and progress opportunities to senior sales, with exposure to the wider sales cycle to support ongoing development and progression

• Consistently meet and exceed daily, weekly, and monthly activity and appointment targets

• Work closely with Account Executives to ensure smooth handovers, strong alignment on opportunities, and shared success across the full sales process

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Strong communication skills – confident, clear, and engaging

• Highly motivated with a strong desire to succeed in sales

• Resilient, coachable, and comfortable working in a target-driven environment

• Competitive mindset with a proactive, self-starting attitude

• Strong organisational and time management skills

• Proven work ethic with a track record of going above and beyond expectations, consistently putting in the effort required to succeed and stand out 

Desirable:

• Previous experience in sales, customer service, or retail

• Evidence of achievement (sports, societies, part-time work, etc.)

• Interest in technology or SaaS