Lead Generation & Sales Support Executive

Lead Generation & Sales Support Executive
Location: Brixworth, Northamptonshire
Salary: £28,000 basic + commission after probation (OTE £38,000–£43,000)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm; 40 paid hours per week
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Working arrangement: Office-based, five days per week
The opportunity
We are recruiting for a growing specialist construction contractor that delivers complex, high-quality projects across the UK. This position will support the company's continued growth by researching prospective customers, making professional initial contact and arranging qualified meetings for the senior commercial team.
The opportunity would suit someone with excellent communication skills, confidence on the telephone, resilience and organisation who wants to develop a career within lead generation and business development. Previous sales experience is not essential and graduates are welcome to apply.
The role
Approximately 60% of the position will involve prospect research, outbound calling and introductory emails. The remainder will cover CRM administration, follow-up activity, general office support and diary coordination.
* Research suitable businesses, projects and decision-makers.
* Make outbound calls and introduce the company at a high level.
* Qualify initial interest and arrange relevant meetings.
* Send professional introductory and follow-up emails.
* Maintain accurate prospect, call and meeting records.
* Manage follow-up dates and ensure agreed actions are completed.
* Support the sales process with accurate administration.
* Assist with diary management, meeting coordination and general office duties.
This is a lead-generation and coordination role. You will not be expected to prepare technical quotations, estimate projects, negotiate contracts or close sales independently.
About you
You must have excellent spoken and written communication skills, be comfortable spending a substantial part of the working day making outbound telephone calls, and remain confident and professional when dealing with rejection, unanswered calls and changing responses. Previous sales experience is not essential; graduates with the right communication skills and attitude are welcome to apply.
* Confidence and professionalism on the telephone.
* A genuine willingness to undertake frequent outbound calling.
* Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
* Resilience, persistence and a positive approach.
* Strong organisation and attention to detail.
* A reliable method for managing follow-ups, records and deadlines.
* Sound judgement and an understanding of when to escalate enquiries.
* Confidence using email, calendars, shared files and spreadsheets.
* The ability to learn and maintain a CRM system.
* The ability to work from the Kettering office five days per week.
* A full UK driving licence.
Experience in customer service, appointment setting, telesales, lead generation, recruitment, sales support or office administration would be useful, but previous sales experience is not essential. Graduates are encouraged to apply. Construction-sector experience is advantageous but not essential.
What the company offers
* £28,000 annual salary.
* Permanent, full-time employment.
* 28 days' annual leave inclusive of public and bank holidays.
* Workplace pension.
* Structured reviews at 30, 60 and 90 days.
* Training and support from experienced commercial leadership.
* Development opportunities within a growing national business.
How to apply
Apply with an up-to-date CV and include your current location, salary expectations, notice period and earliest available start date.
Stewart Johnson Partners is acting as a recruitment consultancy on behalf of its client