Sales Development Representative

We’re looking for people who are:

🗣️ Confident communicators who enjoy speaking to new people

🚀 Ambitious and motivated to build a career in Sales

🎯 Target-driven and comfortable working towards goals

💪 Resilient – you won't get a “yes” on every call!

🧠 Curious and willing to learn

🙌 Coachable and open to feedback

🏆 Competitive, with a desire to perform and progress

🤝 Great team players who will contribute positively to our Manchester office

Previous sales experience is helpful, but potential and attitude are just as important .

We want our SDRs to develop and progress .

You'll build the foundations of B2B software sales – prospecting, qualification, pipeline generation, objection handling and commercial conversations – with opportunities to progress into more senior sales roles as you develop.

IRIS is one of the UK's leading software providers, supporting organisations across Accountancy, HR, Payroll and Education .

You'll be joining an established software business while working from our Manchester sales hub , surrounded by people you can learn from and develop alongside.

Successful applicants will be invited to our Manchester office on 14th September, from 9:30am until approximately 2:30pm .

The day will give you the chance to:

👋 Meet the IRIS Sales team

🏢 Learn more about IRIS and the SDR opportunity

🤝 Take part in individual and group activities

🎭 Complete a sales-focused exercise/roleplay

💬 Interview with members of the team

❓ Ask questions and get a feel for what working at IRIS is actually like

Most importantly, bring your personality! We're not expecting you to know everything already – we want to see your potential, how you communicate and why you want to build a career in Sales. 🚀

Apply now to be considered for our 14th September Assessment Centre in Manchester and take your next step into a career in software sales.

Impact: Your work will influence millions globally.

Growth: Continuous learning and career development opportunities.

Belonging: A culture that celebrates diversity and empowers every individual.

Click Apply - we’re excited to learn about your unique perspective and experience. If you need adjustments during the process, let us know. We’re committed to making this opportunity accessible to everyone.

Our process is designed to be fair, transparent and straightforward. Stages vary depending on the role — more senior positions may involve additional steps, and some areas include role-specific assessments such as a technical test or case study — but typically you can expect:

Application review — we assess your experience and potential

Initial call — a short conversation to learn about you and share more about the role

Skills assessment — tailored to the position, e.g. case study, coding challenge or portfolio review

Final interview — meet the team and explore how you'll make an IMPACT at IRIS

We'll always walk you through the specific stages at the start of the process so you can prepare with confidence.

If you need any adjustments or accommodations during the process, let us know, we’re committed to making this experience accessible for everyone.