The Lead Generation Specialist is responsible for proactively engaging potential customers to generate qualified leads for the business. Operating within a call centre environment, this role focuses on outbound calling, basic needs analysis, and accurate capture of prospective information to support sales and business development teams.
Purpose of the role
- Conduct outbound calls to prospective customers using provided databases and dialer systems.
- Introduce the company, its products or services, and the purpose of the call in a clear and professional manner.
- Identify and qualify potential leads based on defined criteria (e.g. interest, eligibility, need).
- Capture accurate customer and lead information on CRM or lead management systems.
- Book callbacks, appointments, or referrals for senior sales or advisory teams where required.
- Meet or exceed daily and monthly activity and lead generation targets (calls, contacts, qualified leads).
- Comply with all scripts, processes, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain a high level of professionalism, energy, and resilience in a high-volume-called environment.
- Participate in coaching, training, and quality assurance sessions to improve performance continuously.
Qualifications/Education and Experience
- Matric or Equivalent qualification
- Minimum 1 years' proven experience in Lead Generation within a B2B setting/campaign
- Call Centre environment sales experience in a UK Campaign is advantageous
- Proven Sales development or Business development experience.
- Ability to work in UK hours
Core Skills and Competencies
- Proactive and self-motivated
- Energetic and target-driven
- Professional and customer-orientated
- Adaptable to changing business needs
- Strong work ethic and accountability
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Attendance bonus
- Performance-based Incentives
- Career progression and promotion opportunities
- Group Life Plan (Life Cover, Disability Benefit and Dread Disease and Funeral Cover)