Lead Generator Salary: £27,000 basic commission (OTE £30,000 Year 1) Location: Chester (Office-based) Employment: Full Time, Permanent This is a great opportunity to join a well-established, FCA-regulated financial services business that supports UK SMEs with tailored funding solutions. The company has experienced consistent growth and offers a supportive, professional environment where people are genuinely developed and promoted internally. The role has become available due to internal progression, highlighting the company's commitment to developing talent and providing long-term career opportunities. The Role As a Lead Generator, you will sit within a high-performing Direct Sales team, responsible for engaging potential customers, identifying opportunities, and booking qualified appointments for the senior sales team. This role is ideal for someone at the beginning of their sales career who is confident, motivated, and not afraid to pick up the phone. You'll be supported with training, clear targets, and a defined progression pathway for those who want to grow into more senior sales roles. Lead Generator Responsibilities: Proactively contact prospective SME customers to introduce finance solutions Generate and qualify new business opportunities Book appointments and pass qualified leads to the Deal Closing team Work towards clear volume-based targets and KPIs Build rapport quickly and deliver a professional, customer-focused experience Maintain accurate records within CRM systems Ensure compliance with FCA conduct rules and internal processes Work collaboratively within a fast-paced, team-based sales environment Lead Generator Benefits £27,000 basic salary plus commission with realistic first-year OTE Clear progression pathway created through internal promotion Entry-level role with structured training and sales development Supportive, high-performing team within a regulated financial services business Ideal platform to launch a long-term career in sales or financial services Lead Generator Requirements: This role would suit someone who is: Starting their career in sales or looking to take their first step into a commercial role Confident communicating over the phone Self-motivated, resilient, and target-driven Comfortable working in an office-based, high-energy environment Eager to learn, develop, and progress within sales Professional, reliable, and accountable Desirable: Previous experience in a sales, lead generation, or telesales role Exposure to financial services, B2B, or customer-facing environments Experience using CRM systems To Be Considered: Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to Charlie.doyle@hirecracker.com. For further information, call 01244 739 301 or 07736 920 086. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Key Skills: Lead Generator, Entry-Level Sales, B2B Sales, Telesales, Outbound Sales, Appointment Setting, CRM, Financial Services, SME Sales, Sales Development, Hirecracker, HCSales