Business Development Representative
Hybrid Cardiff Full-time Junior Sales Development
At a glance
Junior Sales Development role at Veriforce. Cardiff · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate £41,313–£58,938 across the United Kingdom.
Estimated pay
Veriforce has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
£41,313 – £58,938
What the middle half of entry-level sales development roles in the United Kingdom paid, among postings that did state a salary.
Worked out from 42 postings that stated pay, median £49,750. Last updated Oct 27, 2026.
RoleSales Development
SeniorityJunior
LocationCardiff
WorkplaceHybrid
EmploymentFull-time
PostedSep 21, 2026 · 5w ago
Role brief
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What you'll do
- Find and qualify potential customers through outbound calls, LinkedIn, campaigns and other lead-generation work
- Set prospect meetings to learn what organisations need and match them with suitable SafeContractor solutions
- Keep leads moving through the pipeline with timely follow-up and careful opportunity tracking
- Coordinate with field-based business development colleagues on new sales and cross-sell opportunities
- Update Microsoft Dynamics CRM with customer and pipeline details to support forecasting and reporting
What you bring
- You have worked in B2B outbound sales, business development or lead generation
- You can cold-call prospects and use research to identify and qualify new opportunities
- You communicate confidently, ask discovery questions and build relationships with prospective customers
- You have worked toward activity, pipeline and sales goals, while managing your time and priorities
Who this fits
This junior sales development role suits someone who enjoys prospecting, relationship-building and working toward targets. It is based in Cardiff on a hybrid basis, with close collaboration with field-based business development colleagues.
From the employer
SafeContractor is the UK’s largest SSIP-registered and UKAS-accredited supply chain risk management company, trusted by 40,000 contractors. We simplify compliance for clients and contractors of all sizes, helping to make workplaces safer for everyone, through a flexible, risk-based approach.
Our audits ensure contractors are properly assessed, while a user-friendly portal makes compliance straightforward and manageable.
We're looking for a motivated and commercially minded Business Development Representative (BDR) to join our growing SafeContractor team in Cardiff. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven sales professional who enjoys building relationships, uncovering opportunities, and helping organisations find solutions that support their business goals.
As a BDR, you'll play a key role in generating new business opportunities, qualifying leads, and building a strong pipeline for our BDM team. You'll be at the forefront of customer engagement, introducing prospective clients to SafeContractor's market-leading solutions and helping to drive business growth. 📞Proactively identify, engage, and qualify prospective customers through outbound calls, LinkedIn, marketing campaigns, and other lead generation activities. 🤝 Schedule meetings with potential clients to understand their business needs and identify suitable SafeContractor solutions. 📈 Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline through effective lead follow-up and opportunity management. 🌟Work closely with field-based Business Development colleagues to maximise new business, cross-sell opportunities, and overall commercial success. 📊 Maintain accurate customer and pipeline information within Microsoft Dynamics CRM, ensuring reliable forecasting and reporting. We're looking for someone who is confident communicating with decision-makers, enjoys developing new business opportunities, and can build strong professional relationships. You'll be organised, commercially aware, and motivated by achieving and exceeding targets.
You'll also bring:
💼 Experience in B2B outbound sales, business development or lead generation
📞 Confident with cold calling and engaging new prospects
🔍 Ability to research, identify and qualify new business opportunities
💬 Strong communication, questioning and discovery skills to understand prospect needs
🤝 Ability to build relationships and nurture prospects through the sales pipeline
🎯 Experience working towards activity, pipeline and sales targets/KPIs
⏰ Strong organisation, time management and prioritisation skills
💻 Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics CRM or similar CRM systems
🚀 Experience identifying larger commercial opportunities through a consultative sales approach
🏢 Experience engaging with enterprise-level customers or prospects
🛡️ Experience within Health & Safety, Risk Management, Supply Chain or related sectors
Our audits ensure contractors are properly assessed, while a user-friendly portal makes compliance straightforward and manageable.
We're looking for a motivated and commercially minded Business Development Representative (BDR) to join our growing SafeContractor team in Cardiff. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven sales professional who enjoys building relationships, uncovering opportunities, and helping organisations find solutions that support their business goals.
As a BDR, you'll play a key role in generating new business opportunities, qualifying leads, and building a strong pipeline for our BDM team. You'll be at the forefront of customer engagement, introducing prospective clients to SafeContractor's market-leading solutions and helping to drive business growth. 📞Proactively identify, engage, and qualify prospective customers through outbound calls, LinkedIn, marketing campaigns, and other lead generation activities. 🤝 Schedule meetings with potential clients to understand their business needs and identify suitable SafeContractor solutions. 📈 Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline through effective lead follow-up and opportunity management. 🌟Work closely with field-based Business Development colleagues to maximise new business, cross-sell opportunities, and overall commercial success. 📊 Maintain accurate customer and pipeline information within Microsoft Dynamics CRM, ensuring reliable forecasting and reporting. We're looking for someone who is confident communicating with decision-makers, enjoys developing new business opportunities, and can build strong professional relationships. You'll be organised, commercially aware, and motivated by achieving and exceeding targets.
You'll also bring:
💼 Experience in B2B outbound sales, business development or lead generation
📞 Confident with cold calling and engaging new prospects
🔍 Ability to research, identify and qualify new business opportunities
💬 Strong communication, questioning and discovery skills to understand prospect needs
🤝 Ability to build relationships and nurture prospects through the sales pipeline
🎯 Experience working towards activity, pipeline and sales targets/KPIs
⏰ Strong organisation, time management and prioritisation skills
Desirable
🔗 Experience using LinkedIn for business development and prospect research💻 Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics CRM or similar CRM systems
🚀 Experience identifying larger commercial opportunities through a consultative sales approach
🏢 Experience engaging with enterprise-level customers or prospects
🛡️ Experience within Health & Safety, Risk Management, Supply Chain or related sectors