Sales Development Manager

About Canditalent

Canditalent is a UK-based company reshaping how companies find and connect with top-tier talent. We specialize in matching forward-thinking companies with candidates who align not only by skillset but also by values and potential. With a growing client base and bold expansion plans, we’re looking for a Sales Development Manager to help us scale our impact.

Role Overview

We are seeking a results-oriented Sales Development Manager to drive our B2B growth across the UK and Europe. You’ll be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building strategic outreach campaigns, and developing long-term relationships with HR decision-makers and startup leaders. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about people and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute scalable outreach strategies to attract new B2B clients
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing partnership agreements
• Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of leads using CRM tools and outbound tactics
• Work closely with the talent and marketing teams to tailor offers and campaigns
• Track KPIs, iterate on messaging, and deliver performance insights to leadership
• Represent Canditalent in virtual and in-person networking events

Requirements

• Experience in B2B sales, business development, or client acquisition (ideally in recruitment or HR-tech)
• Confident in cold outreach, relationship-building, and managing sales pipelines
• Familiarity with CRMs (e.g., HubSpot, Pipedrive) and outbound tools (e.g., Apollo, LinkedIn)
• Strong communication skills and a self-starter attitude
• Bonus: Prior experience in a startup or talent-focused environment

Why Join Canditalent?

• Be part of a fast-growing team shaping the future of recruitment
• Take ownership of your pipeline and sales strategy
• Flexible remote-first culture with room for creativity
• Competitive base + performance commission