Sales Development Representative

Sales Development Representative

Location: Southampton (Office-based)

Salary: Competitive Salary 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
• Solid progression structure with incremental salary increases
• Ongoing training in sales, technical knowledge, and sustainability
• Option for Hybrid working (after initial onboarding/probation)
• Subsidised cafeteria and free breakfast



🌍 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

We are looking for ambitious individuals to help grow our internal Sales team, you’ll be making outbound calls to potential clients to generate quotes and appointments for our Business Development Managers.

Although data will be provided for your calls, you’ll also have the freedom to research and target companies yourself in order to secure opportunities as well as play an active role in the development and growth of the department as a whole.

What we’re looking for

• Experience in a B2B sales role is desired but not essential, this is a great opportunity to take a strong first step into sales
• 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 and develop yourself!

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.