Business Development / Lead Gen

Oakley Food Projects Ltd; Winnersh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a high-energy Business Development Researcher to drive lead generation efforts. This dynamic role involves engaging with potential customers through various communication channels, maintaining accurate records in the CRM, and supporting the Senior Business Development Executive. With a focus on self-motivation and initiative, the successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, helping to expand the company's reach in the food and pharmaceutical sectors. Join a team that values professional growth and offers a friendly office atmosphere with great employee benefits.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare

Increasing Holiday Entitlement

Learning and Development Opportunities

Team Breakfast and Lunch

Catered Kitchen Facilities

Quarterly Team Events

Employee of the Month Rewards

Qualifications

• Experience in business development and lead generation is essential.
• Must have excellent communication and listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and contact prospects to generate leads.
• Maintain accurate customer details in the CRM system.
• Support the Senior Business Development Executive with admin tasks.

Skills

Lead Generation

Telesales

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

CRM System Management

Tools

CRM Software

Job description

Oakley Food Projects are here to meet the needs of small to medium (SME) food, drink, and pharmaceutical manufacturers in the UK looking to move, expand, and future-proof their production facilities.

Oakley is looking for a high-energy, enthusiastic Business Development Researcher. This fast-paced telephone position involves identifying and contacting prospects to generate leads for the Senior Business Development Executive and subsequently introducing customers to our products and services.

Role Summary

Develop a pipeline of prospects for the Senior Business Development Executive through effective use of all outbound communication channels, including telephone, email, and social media. Maintain accurate customer and prospect details within the company's central CRM system and assist with other related tasks as required.

Job Responsibilities

• Source and identify prospects by researching online and through other means, register and log on to the company CRM database.
• Engage with prospective customers through multiple communication channels to create opportunities.
• Make outbound telephone calls to potential customers to stimulate interest and nurture relationships.
• Qualify opportunities by asking good questions, active listening, and challenging prospects on their problems, motivation to find a solution, and authority to buy.
• Maintain and update data in the CRM system to ensure accurate records of prospect information.
• Support the Senior Business Development Executive with admin duties to maximize their call time.
• Assist the Marketing team in preparation for events and exhibitions and attend as required.

The Successful Candidate

• Will need to have excellent attention to detail and a professional, confident telephone manner.
• Have good listening skills and be able to act on their own initiative.
• Be self-motivated and thrive on the excitement of supporting Business Development Executives in developing new business.
• Previous business development, lead generation, and telesales experience is essential for this role.

Employee Benefits

• Company pension scheme
• Private healthcare with family options
• Increasing holiday entitlement based on length of service
• Learning and development opportunities
• Team breakfast and lunch provided throughout the week
• Catered kitchen facilities within a friendly office environment
• Quarterly team events and days out
• Employee of the month rewards

Office based in Winnersh RG41 5HU, 39 hours per week.

Monday to Thursday working hours 8am - 5pm, and Friday 8am - 4pm.

Open to part-time and flexible working hours.

£35 - £45K per annum depending on experience.