Sales Development Representative

Deliveroo
Manchester, United Kingdom
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates with commercial experience and phone-based background comfortable with cold calling and pipeline management, working in Manchester's office environment with hybrid flexibility post-probation as part of a collaborative SMB team.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with commercial experience but no sales background seeking B2B growth opportunities
    — “no previous sales experience is required, just a willingness to learn
  • Individuals adaptable to office-based work during probation with eventual hybrid flexibility
    — “office-based position during your probation, following this, you will have the autonomy of hybrid working
  • Professionals valuing company culture with perks like free food and professional development
    — “culture at Deliveroo is crucial to the success of the business

Things to consider

  • Probation period requires full-time office presence before hybrid flexibility
    — “office-based position during your probation
  • Commission structure hinges on meeting monthly targets with no guaranteed minimum
    — “base salary is £27,700, plus monthly commission for achieving targets

How to stand out

  • Highlight Microsoft software proficiency and cold calling achievements in resume
    — “IT literate (including a range of Microsoft software)
  • Emphasize experience with pipeline management and B2B outreach in interview prep
    — “Acquire new business by phone and email, Pipeline management
  • Demonstrate eagerness for professional growth through specific development goals
    — “eagerness to develop professionally - at Deliveroo we want you to succeed
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · IndividualLevel · Junior

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • new business acquisition
  • monthly targets
  • customer engagement
Typical background
salescustomer servicecommercial experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Sales DevelopmentPipeline ManagementCold CallingTeam CollaborationIT Literacy

Preferred

Professional DevelopmentCustomer FocusB2B Sales

About the role

Original posting from Deliveroo via Ashby

Are you looking for your next growth opportunity where you can develop your skills in a fast paced role as part of a dynamic team.

We are looking for Sales Development Representatives to join our well-established outbound sales team in Manchester City Centre. We are open to backgrounds, no previous sales experience is required, just a willingness to learn, with the customer's best interest at heart and the want to succeed in sales.

This will be an office-based position during your probation, following this, you will have the autonomy of hybrid working. You will work as part of the SMB (Small Medium Business) team to promote and sell B2B (Business to Business) products and create new business for the Deliveroo platform and you will report to your Sales Team Leader.

The base salary is £27,700, plus monthly commission for achieving targets.

Start Date - 7th September 2026.

What your role will include?

  • Acquire new business by phone and email
  • Pipeline management
  • Build daily plans
  • Work towards monthly targets
  • Collaborate with our Regional Sales Teams

Requirements

  • Commitment to succeed in a sales environment with a high earning potential
  • One year of commercial experience
  • A phone-based background
  • The confidence to make regular cold calls
  • IT literate (including a range of Microsoft software)
  • Ability to work individually and as part of a team
  • An eagerness to develop professionally - at Deliveroo we want you to succeed and offers professional development
  • Passionate about our customers and being the definitive food partner of choice

Employee Perks

  • Access to Deliveroo Plus (offering unlimited free delivery)
  • Discounted Gym membership
  • Buzz Days & Incentives
  • Tonnes of free food
  • Quarterly sales off-sites and training days

Interview Process

  • Step 1: Apply – Apply for any role you’d like to be considered for. We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
  • Step 2: AI Screening & Assessment – If your application is successful, you’ll be invited to complete a short phone screening and online assessment with our AI assistant, Maki People. Things to note: this step must be completed to progress & If you can't find the link to the assessment in your inbox, please check your junk/spam!
  • Step 3: Recruiter Screen – You’ll have a 15-30 minute conversation with someone from Deliveroo to talk through your experience in more detail, learn more about the role, and get guidance on how to prepare for the next stages.
  • Step 4: Interview & Case Study – You’ll be invited to interview with one of our Managers, which may include a case study where you’ll present your findings (online or onsite).
  • Step 5: Outcome – We’ll get back to you after your interview to let you know the result!

Life at Deliveroo

The culture at Deliveroo is crucial to the success of the business, Manchester is home to Deliveroo's UK SMB Team and hosts the only SMB SDR team in the UK! The office is an open plan and modern workspace, making it a great environment to learn and enjoy working. You will be surrounded by a friendly, supportive, and rigorous work culture and are exposed to the decision-making process with management and like-minded individuals. Trust is the ultimate foundation of Deliveroo. Employees are trusted with accountability and are given opportunities to share ideas and collaborate. Individual freedom is an important success factor at Deliveroo, providing a safe space for creativity and new ideas. We promote this positive culture with a focus on health and well-being of employees where everyone can be their authentic self.

Benefits and Diversity

At Deliveroo we know that people are the heart of the business and we prioritise their welfare. We offer a range of great benefits in areas including health, family, finance, community, convenience, growth, time away and relocation.

We believe a great workplace is one that represents the world we live in and how beautifully diverse it can be. That means we have no judgement when it comes to any one of the things that make you who you are - your gender, race, sexuality, religion or a secret aversion to coriander. All you need is a passion for (most) food and a desire to be part of one of the fastest growing startups in an exciting space.

Source: Deliveroo careers (Ashby)

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