Hiring Location: England, United Kingdom 
(option to work hybrid or fully remote, although you must reside in England)

About Phorest

Phorest Salon Software is a rapidly growing tech company on a mission to help beauty businesses thrive. Our software empowers premium salons, spas, and aesthetic clinics with a suite of tools designed to enhance client experiences, streamline operations, and drive business growth. With a presence in the heart of the beauty industry, we are committed to fostering innovation, excellence, and community. At Phorest, we don’t just build software—we build success stories.

The Opportunity

Are you ready to make a real impact in the hair & beauty industry? We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Outbound Sales Development Representative to join our growing UKI team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in driving our expansion by connecting with premium salons and spas, identifying their unique needs, and introducing them to Phorest’s transformative solutions. You will report to the Sales and Marketing Leader UKI and collaborate closely with a team passionate about empowering the hair & beauty industry.

This remote role is ideal for someone who thrives in outbound sales, has a solid understanding of the salon, hair or beauty industry, and relishes building meaningful relationships with decision-makers. The role offers opportunities to attend industry events, meet clients in person, and truly immerse yourself in the premium salon space.

What you will do

• Identify and Engage Premium Salons:
  Research and connect with high-end beauty businesses such as salons, spas, and med spas across the UK, showcasing how Phorest can drive their success.

• Strategic Sales Outreach:
  Use tools like Salesforce, Outreach, and personalised direct mail campaigns to craft and execute thoughtful outreach strategies tailored to premium salons.

• Pipeline Management:
  Build, manage, and maintain a robust sales pipeline. Ensure timely follow-ups, accurate forecasting, and a structured approach to meet and exceed targets.

• Collaborate on Campaigns and Events:
  Work closely with the marketing team to host events, launch strategic campaigns, and execute Account-Based Marketing initiatives such as gifting campaigns and workshops.

• Showcase the Phorest Story:
  Create personalised presentations and product demonstrations to share the Phorest journey and its impact on the salon industry.

• Stay Connected with Industry Trends:
  Immerse yourself in the premium salon and beauty industry to understand the unique challenges faced by salon owners, ensuring all interactions are value-driven.

• Build Relationships:
  Develop long-term professional relationships with senior decision-makers in the salon industry, establishing yourself as a trusted advisor.

Who you are

• Proven experience in sales or business development, preferably within the salon, beauty, or technology sectors.

• A strong network of pre-existing relationships in the premium salon or spa industry.

• Proficiency in tools such as Salesforce, Outreach, or similar CRMs.

• Exceptional communication, organisational, and presentation skills.

• A results-driven mindset, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Experience in collaborating with marketing teams on campaigns, events, and account-based strategies.

• Knowledge of the unique needs and challenges of premium salons is highly advantageous.

Benefits

🧘Your wellbeing is important to us - we provide private healthcare, 2 Wellness Days, an employee assistance program and a free online GP service.

💰As part of our Financial Wellbeing, we provide competitive Compensation, an Employee Share Purchase Scheme, Pension, Life Assurance, and Income Protection.

🚵🏿  We help you travel by providing a bike to work scheme as well as tax saver transport tickets. 

🦸‍♀️We support the women who work in Phorest by offering 2 weeks leave for Fertility Treatment, Pregnancy Loss and Menopause.

🍼We care for your family and provide Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Benefits. 

🌳We grow our own timber! We provide a great learning environment and extensive development opportunities. We run development programs and provide access to many online resources including LinkedIn learning.

🏠Moving house? Phorest employees get 3 moving days.

Want to learn more about Phorest? Check out nothingventured.rocks for our blog and Insights on building an evergreen company from the team here at Phorest. 

Phorest is an equal opportunity employer. For this position, flexi-time and working from home is possible. We are also open to remote work. Get in touch to ask for more information or to chat about your future with Phorest!

Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalised folks tend to only apply when they check every box. So if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.