Lead Generator / Sales Development Representative / SDR

AWD online; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy consultancy in Gateshead is seeking a Lead Generator / Sales Development Representative. The role involves engaging clients through cold calls and managing their procurement strategies. The ideal candidate will have proven sales experience and a professional telephone manner. This opportunity offers a competitive salary of £25,000 to £35,000 plus uncapped commission and a range of excellent perks. Join a company that promotes from within and values diversity.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Company health plan with Simplyhealth

Exclusive discounts on dining

Additional time off in December

Company getaways and retreats

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience with a professional telephone manner.
• Ability to achieve sales targets and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Engage in cold calling potential clients and explain service benefits.
• Identify ways to improve clients' procurement strategies.
• Prepare tenders and negotiate contracts with suppliers.
• Manage client relationships and monitor pipeline for renewals.

Skills

Excellent telephone manner

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Self-motivated

Driven character

Job description

Overview

Lead Generator / Sales Development Representative (SDR) / B2B Business Development Executive / B2B Telesales Executive

Do you have proven sales experience with a polite and professional telephone manner and prospecting / lead generation skills? If you do, we’d like to hear from you.

Salary: £25,000 - £35,000 per annum + uncapped commission + generous benefits (see below)

Location: Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, North East England

Job type: Full-Time, Permanent

Company

Hi, we’re Northern Gas and Power. Northern Gas and Power (a subsidiary of Global Procurement Group) is an international energy procurement specialist and the largest energy consultancy in Europe. We guide businesses of all sizes—from SMEs to global organisations—in purchasing their energy contracts. Join our global family, with modern and vibrant offices in the UK, France, Malta, India, and Italy. Be part of a team that’s leading the way in energy consultancy and helping businesses make informed decisions about their energy consumption.

What’s in it for you?

• Industry-leading compensation package: Salary of between £25,000 – £35,000 (DoE) + Uncapped Commission
• Rapidly growing user base: Work directly with some of the UK’s largest, fastest growing, and most innovative companies
• Learn from industry-leading experts: We have cultivated some of the best talent in the industry, allowing you to advance your career
• Work-life balance: No late finishes, keep your plans with friends and family
• Career growth: We promote from within
• Northern Gas and Power are recognised as a Real Living Wage Employer
• Unrivalled perks: Additional time off in December (incentivised); company getaways and retreats abroad; exclusive discounts on dining at selected restaurants; cinema society membership; company health plan with Simplyhealth; festival and event tickets

What you’ll do

• Engage in activities such as cold calling potential clients and explaining the benefits of using NGP’s services and solutions (this is a B2B role)
• Question clients about their current procurement strategy and identify ways to improve it
• Tender preparations and supplier negotiations; collaborate with your closer to prepare tenders for a panel of 87 international energy suppliers and negotiate the best contracts
• Manage client relationships as the single point of contact, monitoring your pipeline for renewals or further opportunities
• Comply with all policies & procedures
• Receive a thorough onboarding and full industry and sales training to onboard your first client, after which you’ll manage your own portfolio

What we’re looking for

• Excellent telephone manner and communication skills – professional and articulate
• Ability to work under pressure and achieve sales targets
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, self-directed, professional environment
• Driven character, enthusiastic and passionate
• Self-motivated with a drive for success
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion

NGP is a Disability Confident employer and is committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition. We value our people for who they are and strive to create an inclusive workplace. Our People Strategy reflects our vision of an attractive and diverse organisation with colleagues from multiple nationalities.

We’re building a welcoming workplace recognized by the Good Business Charter Accreditation. No agencies, please.

How to apply

To be considered, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team for review.

JOB REF: AWDO-P13854

This job is being advertised by AWD online on behalf of Northern Gas and Power