Telesales Lead Generator

Pertemps Northampton; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Northampton is looking for a Telesales Lead Generator to join the Northampton office. You will identify and engage potential customers, generating qualified appointments for Business Development Managers across the UK.

The role is office-based, Monday to Friday, with a 1-hour lunch break. You will be on the phones, handle objections, and drive growth while building a strong CRM database.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in a new business lead generation, telesales, appointment-setting or outbound sales role.
• Confident making a high volume of outbound calls.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Proactively contact prospective clients via telephone to generate new business opportunities.
• Book qualified sales appointments for Business Development Managers.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of leads.
• Qualify business requirements and gather key customer information.
• Follow up on marketing campaigns and sales enquiries.
• Accurately update CRM systems and sales records.
• Work towards and exceed individual KPIs and targets.
• Represent the business professionally at all times.

Skills

Outbound calling

Lead generation

Appointment setting

Telesales

CRM

Job description

Telesales Lead Generator

Location: Northampton (Office Based)

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum + Uncapped Commission (OTE up to £40,000+)

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm

1-hour unpaid lunch break

Are you a confident salesperson who isn't afraid to pick up the phone?

Our client, a successful and growing business based in Northampton, is looking for a driven Telesales Lead Generator to join their friendly and vibrant team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives on building new relationships, generating opportunities, and helping drive business growth.

If you're resilient, motivated by results, and have a proactive "can-do" attitude, we want to hear from you.

The Role

As a Telesales Lead Generator, your primary responsibility will be to identify and engage potential customers, generating qualified appointments for Business Development Managers across both the North and South regions of the UK.

This is a fast-paced role where you'll spend much of your day on the phone, speaking with prospective clients, overcoming objections, and creating new business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively contact prospective clients via telephone to generate new business opportunities
• Book qualified sales appointments for Business Development Managers
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of leads
• Qualify business requirements and gather key customer information
• Follow up on marketing campaigns and sales enquiries
• Accurately update CRM systems and sales records
• Work towards and exceed individual KPIs and targets
• Represent the business professionally and positively at all times

About You

• Minimum 1 years' experience in a new business lead generation, telesales, appointment-setting or outbound sales role
• Confident making a high volume of outbound calls
• Resilient and thick-skinned with the ability to handle rejection positively
• Target-driven with a strong desire to succeed
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Self-motivated and proactive approach to work
• Positive attitude with plenty of energy and enthusiasm
• Comfortable working in a busy office environment

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £30,000 - £35,000
• Uncapped commission with realistic earnings of up to £40,000+
• Permanent opportunity with a well-established business
• Bright, modern and vibrant office environment
• Supportive team culture
• Monday to Friday working pattern - no weekends
• Opportunity to play a key role in business growth

If you're a motivated sales professional who enjoys opening doors, creating opportunities and being rewarded for your success, we'd love to hear from you.