Lead Generator / Market Researcher

Oakley Food Projects; Winnersh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned food industry leader in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lead Generator to join their Business Development Team. The role involves proactively generating new leads through cold calling and market research, along with building and nurturing client relationships. The ideal candidate will have experience in lead generation and B2B sales, strong communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join a supportive team and contribute to impactful projects while growing your career.

Benefits

Supportive team culture

Career growth opportunities

Impactful projects

Qualifications

• Previous experience in lead generation and B2B sales, ideally in construction or related industries.
• Proven skills in cold calling and building client pipelines.
• Self-motivated and results-driven with effective prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate new leads through cold calling and market research.
• Build a strong sales pipeline and identify potential clients.
• Achieve or exceed sales targets consistently.

Skills

Lead generation

Cold calling

Networking

Client pipeline development

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Tools

CRM systems (e.g., HubSpot)

MS Office

Job description

Lead Generator / Market Researcher – Business Development Team

Oakley Food Projects is a family‑owned leader in turnkey factory fit‑outs for the food, drink, and pharmaceutical industries. Since 2012, we’ve helped manufacturers expand and future‑proof their facilities, and now we’re looking for a Lead Generator to join our expanding team.

What You’ll Do

• Proactively generate new leads through cold calling and market research, including re‑engaging lapsed clients.
• Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline, identifying potential clients and opportunities within the food and drink manufacturing industry.
• Achieve or exceed weekly, monthly, and quarterly call, lead, and sales targets.
• Build and nurture relationships with key decision makers, including sales & marketing directors, product managers, strategy directors and market researchers.
• Present and promote Oakley’s turnkey fit‑out solution to prospective clients effectively.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in lead generation and B2B sales, ideally within construction or related industries.
• Proven skills in cold calling, networking, and building client pipelines.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.
• Self‑motivated, results‑driven, and able to prioritise tasks effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.
• Experience with CRM systems (e.g., HubSpot) and proficiency in MS Office.

Why Join Oakley?

• Achieve commercial success with positive and impactful outcomes.
• Be part of a close‑knit, supportive team culture.
• Make a real impact by simplifying complex client journeys.
• Grow your career with diverse, industry‑leading projects.

Ready to bring motivation, take on a new challenge and achieve great results? Apply today and help us deliver excellence at Oakley Food Projects