Telesales / Lead Generator

SUMMARY:
**Please Note: This role is office based and it’s open to race
 
Our client, a growing business technology solutions provider specializing in office automation, telecommunications and IT solutions is looking for an experienced and commercially driven Telesales / Lead Generator to identify opportunities, engage prospective clients and develop qualified leads into genuine sales opportunities.
 
They are looking for someone who understands that successful B2B Telesales is about quality conversations, consistent follow-up and relationship development.
 
The ideal candidate must know how to take a warm lead, start a credible business conversation, uncover an opportunity and continue working that opportunity until it progresses.

POSITION INFO:
The successful candidate should demonstrate: Strong telephone-based sales and communication skills The ability to have meaningful business conversations with decision-makers Excellent questioning and listening skills Strong lead qualification skills Commercial awareness and the ability to recognise genuine sales opportunities Confidence in dealing with business owners, managers and senior decision-makers Persistence without being overly aggressive Strong relationship-building abilities Excellent follow-up and pipeline-management discipline Ability to work independently and take ownership of opportunities Good organisational and administrative skills A results-driven mindset with a focus on (quality rather than activity for activity's sake) Key performance indicators will include: Approximately (20-30 quality outbound calls per day) Quality of prospect engagement Qualified leads and appointments generated Opportunities added to the sales pipeline Consistency and quality of follow-up Progression of opportunities through the sales cycle Gross profit generated from successful opportunities Development of repeat and ongoing business from existing clients Key Responsibilities: Contact and engage prospects from company-provided databases and hot lead lists Conduct approximately 20-30 quality outbound calls per day, with the emphasis on productive conversations rather than call volume Identify decision-makers and establish relationships with relevant stakeholders Understand each prospect's current environment, business requirements and potential pain points Identify opportunities across office automation, PBX\/telecommunications and IT-related solutions Understand and confidently communicate solutions structured around rental and recurring-service models Qualify opportunities based on client requirements, timing, budget and decision-making processes Generate qualified appointments and sales opportunities Conduct professional and consistent follow-ups with prospective clients Nurture longer-term opportunities through the sales cycle Re-engage and develop opportunities within existing client accounts Work closely with the sales team to facilitate opportunities through to quotation and closure Maintain accurate records of calls, conversations, follow-ups and opportunities Develop a healthy and sustainable sales pipeline Build long-term client relationships that can generate repeat and ongoing business This is not a high-volume call-centre role, we are not looking for someone whose success is measured by making 100+ calls per day. The focus is on 20-30 quality, well-prepared conversations per day, meaningful client engagement and building a sustainable sales pipeline. The successful candidate will therefore need to be persistent, organised and comfortable nurturing opportunities through multiple engagements rather than expecting every conversation to result in an immediate sales. Understanding that deals within office automation, telecommunications and IT often have longer sales cycles and therefore require patience, persistence and disciplined follow-up. Performance Expectations: Performance will not be measured purely on the number of calls made If you meet the above requirements, please URGENTLY email us your CV. Information displayed above not limited to advertisement Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you have not received a response within 14 days of submitting your application.