Results-Driven Sales Executive | Lead Gen & Appointments

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

Job summary

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

You will make outbound calls and targeted emails, qualify prospects, and book appointments while maintaining CRM records and collaborating with sales and marketing to hit targets. The role offers a base of £26,000–£27,000 with an OTE of £35,000.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confidence when speaking to prospective customers over the phone and via email.
• Strong research, organisation, and time management skills.
• A proactive, self-motivated, and target-driven approach.
• Ability to handle rejection professionally and maintain a positive attitude.

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, requirements, and potential interest in our products or services.
• Book appointments, arrange meetings, and schedule demonstrations for the sales team.
• Maintain accurate records of leads, customer interactions, and follow-up activities within the CRM system.
• Follow up with prospective customers to maximise engagement and conversion opportunities.
• Work closely with the sales and marketing teams to develop effective lead generation strategies.
• Meet and exceed agreed lead generation, call activity, appointment-setting, and conversion targets.
• Monitor campaign performance and provide regular updates on sales pipeline activity.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Research

Time management

Self-motivation

Target-driven

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Prospecting

Handling rejection

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

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

You will make outbound calls and targeted emails, qualify prospects, and book appointments while maintaining CRM records and collaborating with sales and marketing to hit targets. The role offers a base of £26,000–£27,000 with an OTE of £35,000.