Business Development Representative (contractor)

Job Description

Business Development Representative

Reporting to: Chief Commercial Officer

Location: Remote/hybrid (UK-based team meet twice a month)

Hours: Flexible, agreed outreach windows (Mon–Fri business hours)

Rate: £115 per day / Equivalent to £30,000 per year + commission

Contract Type: Freelance / Contractor

This role is ideal for experienced outbound professionals who take a consultative, quality-first approach and enjoy generating meaningful business conversations.

We are looking for a proactive and confident Business Development Representative ( BDR) to support our growing B2B sales activity.

Staff Skills academy+ provides online compliance, professional development and wellbeing training to organisations across the UK. We are expanding our outreach efforts to connect with decision-makers responsible for training, HR, Learning and Development, compliance, and workforce development.

This role is focused on initiating conversations with potential clients, qualifying interest, and booking high-quality sales appointments for our Chief Commercial Officer.

You will play a key role in helping us expand our partnerships and reach organisations that can benefit from our training solutions.

The culture at academy+ is collaborative, supportive, and purpose-driven, we are passionate about helping organisations build safer, more skilled, and compliant workplaces.

• Conduct outbound cold calls to UK based businesses and organisations
• Introduce our training solutions and clearly communicate their potential value
• Identify decision-makers and qualify potential opportunities
• Book appointments for the academy+ CCO with qualified prospects
• Maintain accurate CRM records and call notes
• Follow up on leads via phone and email where appropriate
• Work towards agreed outreach and appointment targets
• Provide feedback on messaging and prospect responses

• Proven experience in cold calling, appointment setting, or outbound B2B sales (Saas preferable)
• Confident, professional telephone manner
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Resilience and comfort handling objections
• Ability to quickly build rapport with business decision-makers
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Reliable internet connection and suitable calling setup

• Experience selling training, SaaS, or professional B2B services
• Familiarity with HR, compliance, or L&D sectors
• CRM experience (HubSpot)
• Email outreach experience

• You are confident speaking with senior professionals
• You stay motivated and positive when making high volumes of calls
• You are results-driven and enjoy achieving targets
• You communicate clearly, professionally, and persuasively
• You take ownership of your performance and continuously improve
• You represent the academy+ brand with professionalism and integrity

• Flexible freelance arrangement
• Remote / hybrid working as preferred
• Opportunity to work with a growing UK training provider
• Supportive and collaborative team environment