Hybrid Telesales and Business Development Executive

South West Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Mauve Academy – learning portal

Annual training allowance

Hybrid working environment

Job summary

South West Recruitment Ltd in Poole, Dorset is seeking a dynamic Telesales / Business Development Executive to drive new business in the commercial interiors, office fit-out, and refurbishment sector. This full-time, office-based role offers a competitive salary of £35,000-£50,000 depending on experience, plus commission opportunities.

You will identify prospects, book appointments with senior decision-makers, and build a robust pipeline while maintaining accurate CRM records.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' telesales experience.
• Proven track record of booking appointments or generating qualified sales opportunities.
• Experience engaging directly with end users, clients, or senior decision-makers.
• Experience in commercial interiors, office fit-out, construction, property, facilities management, or related sector is advantageous.
• Strong telephone manner with ability to build rapport quickly.
• Confident, resilient and target-driven.
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and contact prospective end-user clients.
• Generate new business opportunities within the office fit-out, refurbishment, and commercial interiors market.
• Secure a minimum of 3 qualified client appointments per week.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of prospective clients and project opportunities.
• Research target businesses, key contacts, office moves, refurbishments, and potential project triggers.
• Confidently engage with senior decision-makers, including office managers, facilities managers, operations directors, managing directors, and business owners.
• Qualify opportunities by understanding project requirements, timescales, budgets, locations, and decision-making processes.
• Accurately update CRM records and maintain clear notes on all activity.
• Collaborate with Business Development and Pre-Construction teams to hand over qualified opportunities.
• Support email campaigns, follow-up calls, and broader sales initiatives.
• Represent the company professionally at all times.

Skills

Telesales

Lead generation

Appointment setting

Relationship building

CRM proficiency

Tools

CRM software

Job description

South West Recruitment Ltd in Poole, Dorset is seeking a dynamic Telesales / Business Development Executive to drive new business in the commercial interiors, office fit-out, and refurbishment sector. This full-time, office-based role offers a competitive salary of £35,000-£50,000 depending on experience, plus commission opportunities.

You will identify prospects, book appointments with senior decision-makers, and build a robust pipeline while maintaining accurate CRM records.