Sales Development Representative - Inside Sales

Sales Development Representative - Corporate Finance gunnercooke is a Top 75 law firm recognised by over 80 industry awards. Our breadth of expertise covers some of the most interesting and important emerging disciplines, from ESG and charity law, to blockchain and competition. gunnercooke operates as a fee share model meaning our professionals join as self-employed advisors, free to design and develop the practice they've always wanted. This is an exciting opportunity for a Sales Development Representative to join a Top 75 law firm, supporting a highly regarded Corporate Partner in their thriving practice.

We're looking for a driven and commercially minded Sales Development Representative to generate new business opportunities and build a robust pipeline for our Corporate Finance practice. This is a dedicated sales role focused on prospecting, qualifying leads, and setting up meetings with potential clients for a Corporate Partner. The ideal candidate will have experience or exposure to corporate finance and a proven track record in outbound sales or business development.

Previous experience in sales or demonstrated commercial acumen would be an advantage. Please note, this is not a training or progression route to becoming a lawyer, but rather a role suited to someone who thrives on hitting targets, building relationships, and driving revenue growth in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Conducting market and client research to support targeted outreach Developing and executing outbound prospecting strategies via phone, email, LinkedIn and other channels Tracking and following up on leads, enquiries, and networking opportunities Relationship Building: Building and maintaining relationships with existing and prospective clients Nurturing prospects through the sales pipeline until they're ready for partner engagement Sales Support: Supporting partner-led pitches and client meetings, including preparation of proposals and presentation materials Coordinating with the marketing team on campaigns, events, and digital content Market Intelligence: Monitoring industry trends and competitor activity to identify growth opportunities Helping to organise and attend client or prospect events, networking sessions, or conferences Performance & Reporting: Maintaining accurate records of all sales activities and prospect communications Providing regular reports on pipeline health, conversion rates and sales metrics Proven experience in a sales development, business development or inside sales role Track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and KPIs Strong IT skills (specifically Microsoft Excel/Word) and CRM proficiency Experience selling professional services (legal, accounting, consulting) Understanding of corporate finance transactions (M&A, fundraising, restructuring) Excellent client service orientation Competitive base salary plus commission Opportunity to work with high-calibre legal professionals on complex, high-value transactions Clear career progression pathway within business development Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development Apply now for immediate consideration by submitting your CV to legalvacancies@gunnercooke.