Part Time Telemarketer

Employment Specialists; Colchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Company pension scheme

Friendly working environment

Job summary

Employment Specialists is seeking a part-time Telemarketer to identify and generate high-quality leads across commercial, personal, and financial services. You will engage with local businesses, qualify opportunities, and set appointments for the sales team while maintaining accurate CRM records.

The ideal candidate has telemarketing or lead-generation experience, with a preference for those familiar with insurance or financial services, and a proactive, energetic approach to building

Qualifications

• Experience in telemarketing or lead generation preferred.
• Knowledge of insurance or financial services is a bonus.
• Strong communication and persuasive skills.

Responsibilities

• Source and qualify potential new business opportunities across insurance, financial services, and related areas.
• Build relationships with local businesses and stakeholders to create lead opportunities and referrals.
• Set appointments for the sales team to pursue new opportunities.
• Record lead activity accurately in the CRM and ensure timely follow-up.
• Identify cross-selling opportunities across different service areas.

Skills

Lead generation

Telemarketing

CRM software

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

This role requires a professional who can confidently engage with local businesses to identity opportunities, initiate conversations and support networking campaigns.

As Part Time Telemarketer, you will be responsible for generating and securing new business opportunities by identifying and generating high quality leads for their Commercial, Personal and Financial Service Teams.

The ideal candidate will have experience in Telemarketing or Lead Generation, ideally within Insurance or Financial Services, with a proven track record of identifying and engaging with new business opportunities.

What you will do as Telemarketer:

• Business Development - Proactively source and qualify potential new business opportunities across commercial and personal insurance, as well as financial services
• Relationship Building - Develop strong working relationships with local businesses, community groups, and stakeholders to create long-term lead opportunities and generate referrals
• Appointment Setting - Arrange appointments for new business opportunities to be followed up by the Commercial sales team
• CRM & Data Management - Accurately record and monitor lead activity within internal CRM systems, ensuring all interactions are logged and followed up in a timely and professional manner
• Cross-Selling - Identify opportunities to cross-sell or refer clients to other areas of the business, including insurance, financial services, risk management, and health & safety consultancy, passing qualified leads to the relevant specialists
• Compliance & Conduct - Operate in a fully compliant, customer-focused manner, adhering to FCA principles and the organisation's internal policies at all times.

What they need a Telemarketer to have:

• Ideally understanding of general Insurance and/or Financial Services Industries
• Confidence in approaching and speaking with new people
• Energetic, self-motivated, and proactive mindset
• Experience with CRM systems or lead-tracking tools
• Strong attention to detail in logging and qualifying leads

What they offer:

• Comprehensive training and development, including technical knowledge and sales skills
• A supportive and friendly working environment
• Company pension scheme