Telesales Agent

Cando Personnel; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission based on performance

Permanent role

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Cando Personnel Ltd in Gravesend is seeking a confident, target-driven Telesales Agent to generate new leads, make outbound calls, and arrange appointments for the recruitment team. A competitive salary with commission is offered, along with permanent opportunities for growth.

Excellent telephone and interpersonal skills, plus a professional approach, are essential. The role requires strong time management and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic sales

Qualifications

• Excellent telephone and communication skills.
• Confident and professional telephone manner.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated and target-driven.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good computer skills and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Positive, persistent, and commercially minded approach.

Responsibilities

• Make outbound calls to prospective business clients and introduce Cando Personnel Ltd's recruitment services.
• Identify businesses with current or future staffing and labour requirements.
• Develop new business opportunities across sectors including fresh produce, agriculture, industrial, warehouse, logistics, and office-based roles.
• Qualify potential clients and understand their recruitment and labour requirements.
• Arrange meetings and appointments for the management/recruitment team.
• Maintain accurate records of calls, leads, conversations, and follow-ups.
• Follow up with prospective clients regularly to develop opportunities.
• Build and maintain positive professional relationships with clients.
• Work towards agreed sales, call, lead-generation, and appointment targets.
• Keep up to date with company services and recruitment solutions.
• Work closely with the recruitment team to ensure client requirements are communicated effectively.
• Provide regular updates to management on sales activity and potential opportunities.

Skills

Telephone skills

Confident & professional

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Computer skills

Persistent/commercial mindset

Job description

Job Description – Telesales Agent

We are seeking a confident and target-driven Telesales Agent to join Cando Personnel Ltd in Gravesend. The successful candidate will make outbound calls to prospective business clients, generate new leads and arrange appointments for the recruitment team.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and telephone skills, with a professional manner and a positive, persistent approach. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to develop their sales skills and contribute to the growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Make outbound calls to prospective business clients and introduce Cando Personnel Ltd's recruitment services.
• Identify businesses with current or future staffing and labour requirements.
• Develop new business opportunities across sectors including fresh produce, agriculture, industrial, warehouse, logistics, and office-based roles.
• Qualify potential clients and understand their recruitment and labour requirements.
• Arrange meetings and appointments for the management/recruitment team.
• Maintain accurate records of calls, leads, conversations, and follow-ups.
• Follow up with prospective clients regularly to develop opportunities.
• Build and maintain positive professional relationships with clients.
• Work towards agreed sales, call, lead-generation, and appointment targets.
• Keep up to date with company services and recruitment solutions.
• Work closely with the recruitment team to ensure client requirements are communicated effectively.
• Provide regular updates to management on sales activity and potential opportunities.

Candidate Requirements

• Excellent telephone and communication skills.
• Confident and professional telephone manner.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated and target-driven.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good computer skills and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Positive, persistent, and commercially minded approach.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, depending on experience.
• Additional commission based on individual performance and results.
• Permanent opportunity with the potential to grow and progress within the business.

We are an equal-opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates