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Overview New opportunity for a commercially driven and performance-focused Sales Development Representative (SDR) to join an established organisation that’s evolving into a modern, scalable SaaS and insight-led business. The company has been operating successfully for decades, is family-owned, and is arguably a household name B2B brand. The business is now entering a new growth phase, shifting from a traditional service-led model into a more product-led proposition powered by data and offering a SaaS model, with methodology and platform technology. Importantly: this is a brand-new SDR position within the company, which means this role has high visibility, real influence, and genuine scope to shape how pipeline is created, alongside the Business Development and Marketing team. The Role As SDR, you’ll own the early stage of the funnel, qualifying inbound and campaign-driven interest, generating high-quality meetings, and ensuring opportunities are progressed cleanly into the Business Development team. You’ll work closely with leadership, marketing and sales, with direct exposure to what works commercially. The business is implementing more targeted lead generation and segmentation-led campaigns, and you’ll play a key role in converting this activity into qualified pipeline. This role suits someone who enjoys responsibility, works with strong pace and follow-through, and likes being measured on outcomes. Responsibilities Lead Qualification & Pipeline Development • Qualify inbound and campaign-driven leads (often early-stage opportunities, not always quote-ready), • Conduct structured discovery and qualification calls, • Build a clear understanding of prospect needs, buyer intent, and next steps, • Book qualified meetings for the Business Development Managers, • Ensure handovers are commercially useful (context, needs, timelines, decision-makers, fit), • Identify new opportunities using modern enrichment and sequencing tools, • Run outbound sequences and proactive call/email outreach, • Use campaign insight and data to prioritise the right accounts and contacts, • Operate day-to-day within HubSpot (this is core to the role), • Use enrichment/data tools (e.g., platforms similar to ZoomInfo) to source and build prospect lists, • Collaborate with marketing on targeted outreach aligned to live campaigns Requirements • Experience in an SDR/BDR role or similar commercial position, • Confidence running discovery / qualification calls and booking meetings, • Comfortable working in a target-led environment (meetings booked and pipeline contribution), • Strong organisational skills and reliable follow-through, • Confident using HubSpot or another CRM (Apollo experience also welcomed), • Clear, professional communication style (written + verbal), • Resilient and proactive — comfortable with outreach, objections and consistent activity, • Motivated by progression and development (with interest in moving into BD over time) Location and Hours Hybrid: 3 days per week in office Location: Wrexham (approx. 15–20 minutes from Chester). Hours: Flexitime, with core hours from 9:30am onwards. Salary £26,000 - £34,000 basic plus £10k bonus (OTE £34,000 - £44,000 uncapped) Benefits • Hybrid working + flexitime, • Hands-on training, coaching and shadowing, • On-site chef / restaurant-quality lunches provided, • Annual leave 25-30 days depending on length of service, • Sports and fitness allowance, • Private Health Insurance after 3 months, • Pension – after 3 months 5% of salary from company and 5% employee contribution., • Life Insurance – after 3 months (4 times salary), • Free car parking

Job Title: Senior Womenswear Apparel Designer Location: Chester Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum DOE Company Overview Our client is a fast-growing, design-led consumer brand headquartered in Chester. The business creates technically considered, style-led product for a global customer base. Operating within a highly competitive market, the organisation combines innovation, commercial awareness and strong brand identity to deliver product that resonates with a modern audience. The culture is collaborative, agile and product-focused, with creativity and performance at the centre of decision making. The Role An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Womenswear Apparel Designer to join a growing design function within a fast-paced product environment. Reporting into the Design Director, this role plays a key part in driving seasonal direction across womenswear. You will lead the end-to-end design process across multiple product categories, including core apparel ranges, complementary product lines and associated collections. This is a senior-level position requiring both strong creative vision and technical expertise. You will combine commercial awareness with innovative thinking to deliver brand-aligned, customer-focused product. The role also includes direct line management of a small team, supporting development, progression and fostering a positive, high-performing culture. Key Responsibilities Drive seasonal womenswear design direction using data, customer insight and market research Lead end-to-end design development from concept through to production-ready handover Manage and mentor junior designers, supporting growth and performance Conduct seasonal colour and trend research to inform cohesive ranges Translate global trends into commercially viable, brand-aligned product Undertake functional research to understand end-user needs and product performance requirements Collaborate cross-functionally with Buying, Merchandising, Marketing, Production and Wholesale teams Participate in overseas development trips and competitor benchmarking Prepare detailed tech packs and accurate production-ready artwork Work closely with materials teams to define seasonal fabric and trim direction Key Skills & Experience Minimum 5+ years' experience in apparel design Extensive experience within womenswear design in a product-led environment Experience managing at least one direct report or small team Strong background in technical and commercial product development Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop Strong knowledge of garment construction, pattern cutting and technical fit Solid understanding of the full production process Excellent research capability with the ability to translate insight into product Strong awareness of consumer trends and market positioning Confident communicator able to thrive in a fast-paced environment Domain Experience Womenswear Multi-category apparel Technical product development If you are a commercially minded Senior Womenswear Designer with experience leading small teams and delivering technically considered, customer-focused product, this role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully within a growing and ambitious organisation. As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff. Forward Role is operating as an employment agency. TPBN1_UKTJ