Lead Generation & Sales Support Executive

Confidential; Brixworth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days leave

Pension

Training & development

Structured reviews

Permanent role

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Lead Generation & Sales Support Executive in a full-time, office-based role in the UK. You will research target prospects, initiate high-level outreach, and arrange qualified meetings for the commercial team.

Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills and resilience, with graduates welcome to apply. The role includes CRM administration, diary coordination and general office support with a base salary of £28,000 plus commission after probation.

Qualifications

• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• Willingness to undertake frequent outbound calling.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• Ability to learn and maintain a CRM system.

Responsibilities

• Research prospective customers and decision-makers.
• Make outbound calls and introduce the company at a high level.
• Qualify initial interest and arrange meetings.
• Send professional introductory and follow-up emails.
• Maintain accurate prospect, call and meeting records.
• Manage follow-up dates and deadlines.
• Support sales process with administrative tasks.
• Assist with diary management and office duties.

Skills

Outbound calling

Communication skills

Organisation

CRM system

Email & diary management

Resilience

Attention to detail

Telephone professionalism

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Lead Generation & Sales Support Executive

Location: Brixworth, Northamptonshire

Salary: £28,000 basic + commission after probation (OTE £38,000 £43,000)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm; 40 paid hours per week

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Working arrangement: Office-based, five days per week

The opportunity

We are recruiting for a growing specialist construction contractor that delivers complex, high-quality projects across the UK. This position will support the company's continued growth by researching prospective customers, making professional initial contact and arranging qualified meetings for the senior commercial team.

The opportunity would suit someone with excellent communication skills, confidence on the telephone, resilience and organisation who wants to develop a career within lead generation and business development. Previous sales experience is not essential and graduates are welcome to apply.

The role

Approximately 60% of the position will involve prospect research, outbound calling and introductory emails. The remainder will cover CRM administration, follow-up activity, general office support and diary coordination.

• Research suitable businesses, projects and decision-makers.
• Make outbound calls and introduce the company at a high level.
• Qualify initial interest and arrange relevant meetings.
• Send professional introductory and follow-up emails.
• Maintain accurate prospect, call and meeting records.
• Manage follow-up dates and ensure agreed actions are completed.
• Support the sales process with accurate administration.
• Assist with diary management, meeting coordination and general office duties.

This is a lead-generation and coordination role. You will not be expected to prepare technical quotations, estimate projects, negotiate contracts or close sales independently.

About you

You must have excellent spoken and written communication skills, be comfortable spending a substantial part of the working day making outbound telephone calls, and remain confident and professional when dealing with rejection, unanswered calls and changing responses. Previous sales experience is not essential; graduates with the right communication skills and attitude are welcome to apply.

• Confidence and professionalism on the telephone.
• A genuine willingness to undertake frequent outbound calling.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• Resilience, persistence and a positive approach.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• A reliable method for managing follow-ups, records and deadlines.
• Sound judgement and an understanding of when to escal….
• Confidence using email, calendars, shared files and spreadsheets.
• The ability to learn and maintain a CRM system.
• The ability to work from the Kettering office five days per week.
• A full UK driving licence.

Experience in customer service, appointment setting, telesales, lead generation, recruitment, sales support or office administration would be useful, but previous sales experience is not essential. Graduates are encouraged to apply. Construction-sector experience is advantageous but not essential.

What the company offers

• £28,000 annual salary.
• Permanent, full-time employment.
• 28 days' annual leave inclusive of public and bank holidays.
• Workplace pension.
• Structured reviews at 30, 60 and 90 days.
• Training and support from experienced commercial leadership.
• Development opportunities within a growing national business.