Sales Development Representative

📣 Sales Development Representative

Location: Southampton (Office-based)

Salary: £25,000 basic plus commission

Start Date: From mid-August

Type: Full-time / Part-time

Industry: Plastics Manufacturing

About SIVA Group

At SIVA Group, we are the UK’s leading independent manufacturer of flexible packaging and high-performance polythene films. We’re a fast-growing, family-owned business built on 50 years of expertise in film extrusion, print, and conversion.

We are committed to sustainability, innovation, and delivering packaging solutions that make a measurable impact—for our customers, and for the environment.

The Opportunity

We're building a new Sales Outreach Team to drive UK growth and identify fresh business opportunities. This is a fast-paced, phone-focused role where you’ll be making high volumes of outbound calls, engaging prospective customers, and generating qualified leads.

Whether you’re calling warm leads or creating opportunities from scratch, you’ll be on the front line of our commercial growth strategy—helping establish the first touch points that lead to long-term customer partnerships.

This role is based at our Southampton headquarters. If you're confident on the phone, proactive in your approach, and thrive in a target-driven setting, this is a great opportunity to join a growing business and make your mark.

Why Join SIVA Group?

💼 Rewards & Growth

• Competitive salary with strong commission and rewards structure
• Transparent performance-based progression path
• Ongoing training in sales, technical knowledge, and sustainability

🌍 Our Culture

• Purpose-led business with sustainability at its core
• Energetic, supportive, and collaborative work environment
• Ethical, quality-driven approach in everything we do

What You’ll Be Doing

• Making proactive outbound sales calls to potential customers
• Generating and qualifying new business leads
• Preparing quotes, following up, and arranging BDM visits
• Researching and targeting high-value prospects using market insights
• Accurately maintaining CRM records and contributing to sales forecasts
• Collaborating across departments to deliver tailored, value-driven solutions

What You’ll Bring

• At least 2 years experience in a phone-based B2B sales role
• A confident, professional phone manner with strong communication skills
• Results-focused mindset with a consultative sales approach
• Excellent time management and pipeline ownership
• Commercial awareness and CRM proficiency
• Competency with Microsoft Office
• Team player who thrives in a high-activity, collaborative environment
• Bonus: Background or interest in packaging, manufacturing, or materials

Industry experience is not essential—what matters most is a proven ability to win new business.

Ready to Join Us?

We’re growing fast—and we’re looking for people ready to grow with us. If you’re motivated by meaningful work, an ambitious team, and a business that’s future-focused, we’d love to hear from you.