Outbound Sales Executive

Phoenix Health & Safety; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading provider of health and safety training as an Outbound Sales Executive. This hybrid role focuses on generating new business through targeted outreach, requiring strong communication and resilience. Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive working environment

Career progression

Qualifications

• Previous experience in outbound sales or telesales.
• Drive to meet high daily call volumes.

Responsibilities

• Proactively engage with new and existing clients to generate qualified leads.
• Convert leads into opportunities and schedule appointments.

Skills

Communication

Resilience

Goal-oriented

Tools

HubSpot

Job description

Outbound Sales Executive

Location: Hybrid - Cannock, initially 3 days in office per week
Salary: £24,570 – £26,500 per annum, DoE + up to £10,000 commission per annum
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
What We Can Offer You: Hybrid or remote working, opportunities for professional development and career progression, a supportive and collaborative working environment

Why Do We Want You?

Are you a motivated, results-driven individual looking to make your mark in sales? Phoenix Health & Safety is expanding, and we want YOU to be part of our commercial team!

As an experienced Outbound Sales Executive, you'll be instrumental in driving our growth by generating new business through targeted outreach to potential and existing clients. Your focus will be on identifying ideal customers, converting leads into qualified opportunities, and scheduling appointments for our field representatives to present tailored solutions.

If you're motivated, resilient, and ready to kickstart or advance your sales career, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Please note: To complete your application, you will be redirected to Wilmington Plc’s career site. At Wilmington Plc, we celebrate individuality and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident employer, we shortlist all applicants who meet the essential role criteria and guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet these criteria. For reasonable adjustments or to apply under our interview guarantee scheme, please use the contact details provided once you have clicked “apply”!
You will be responsible for:

• Outbound Prospecting - Proactively engage with new and existing clients to generate qualified leads.
• Lead Conversion - Convert leads into opportunities and schedule appointments for Field Sales Representatives.
• Opportunity Profiling - Identify client needs and prepare insights for meetings.
• Lead Management - Maintain accurate records in HubSpot and manage lead handovers.
• Course Support - Assist in filling priority courses and ensure smooth onboarding for new clients.

What’s the Best Thing About This Role?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Phoenix Health & Safety during a period of rapid growth. You’ll benefit from our strong reputation, making it easier to build trust and credibility with potential clients.

What’s the Most Challenging Thing About This Role?

With approximately 500 potential companies to reach out to each month, the volume of contacts can be high. Success in this role requires excellent time management, resilience, and the ability to stay focused on targets while managing a mix of warm and cold outreach. While we provide ample support to help you develop your skills, it’s essential that you already possess many of the following traits and experiences.

We always support colleagues to develop their skills but to be successful in this job you really do need to already be able to tick most of these boxes...

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• Previous experience in an outbound sales, telesales, or appointment-setting role.
• The drive to meet high daily call volumes (target: 50 calls per day).
• Familiarity with CRM platforms, ideally HubSpot.
• Strong verbal communication and objection-handling skills.
• A goal-oriented, resilient, and highly motivated attitude.

To be successful in this role, it would be great if you have:

• Previous experience in prospecting, outreach, or market research.

We know it’s not a skill, but the successful candidate must have permission to work in the role’s location by the start of their employment.

About Us

Phoenix Health & Safety, part of Wilmington plc, is a leading provider of health and safety training and consultancy. We empower individuals and businesses through expert education and support. Our rapid growth makes this an exciting time to join our team!

Find What You’re Looking For

We are ambitious and inclusive, filled with integrity and curiosity. We are Wilmington plc. Are you? Join us and achieve more within your career with mutual respect, support, and fair rewards.

Click on “APPLY” today!