Results-Driven Sales Executive: Lead Gen & Appointments

Interaction Recruitment PLC; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment PLC in Peterborough is seeking a motivated Sales Executive to identify potential customers, generate new business opportunities, and support growth in the sales pipeline.

The role involves outbound calls, targeted emails, and booking meetings to drive activity and hit KPIs. A strong emphasis on research, organisation, and relationship-building will be essential to success.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confident when speaking to prospective customers on the phone and via email.
• Strong research, organisation, and time management skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated and target-driven approach.
• Good negotiation, persuasion and relationship-building skills.
• Basic computer skills; familiarity with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
• Experience in lead generation, telesales, telemarketing, or business development is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential customers through online research, databases, LinkedIn, and other lead generation channels.
• Make outbound calls and send targeted emails to prospective clients.
• Generate new business leads and identify opportunities to grow the customer base.
• Qualify prospects by understanding their needs and potential interest in products or services.
• Book appointments, arrange meetings, and schedule demonstrations for the sales team.
• Maintain accurate records of leads and customer interactions in the CRM system.
• Follow up with prospective customers to maximise engagement and conversion opportunities.
• Work with sales and marketing to develop lead generation strategies.
• Meet and exceed lead generation, call activity, appointment-setting, and conversion targets.
• Monitor campaign performance and provide regular updates on sales pipeline activity.

Skills

Communication

Confidence

Research skills

Time management

Proactive

Negotiation

CRM skills

Lead generation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Interaction Recruitment PLC in Peterborough is seeking a motivated Sales Executive to identify potential customers, generate new business opportunities, and support growth in the sales pipeline.

The role involves outbound calls, targeted emails, and booking meetings to drive activity and hit KPIs. A strong emphasis on research, organisation, and relationship-building will be essential to success.