Lead generation team leader - telecoms / it

Are you ready to step up from doing the role… to leading it?

Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.
Do you enjoy getting the best out of a team – not just hitting your own numbers?
Are you looking for a leadership role where you can genuinely shape performance, culture, and results? This is a full-time, permanent Lead Generation Manager role, focused on leading a telesales / lead generation team within a growing B2B technology environment.Working pattern & location
You'll be based in the office South of London, working closely with the team in a hands-on leadership role.What you can expect
You'll be trusted to take ownership of team performance and development — without constantly shifting goalposts.

• Basic salary of £45,000
• Realistic £70,000 OTE
• Clear, transparent targets from day one
• The opportunity to build, coach, and shape a high-performing internal sales function

What you'll actually be doing This is a true team leader role — you'll still understand the day-to-day activity, but your focus will be on elevating the whole team. You'll be:

• Managing and leading a team of Internal Sales Representatives (telesales)
• Coaching, mentoring and developing individuals to improve performance
• Running regular 1:1s, call listening sessions, and performance reviews
• Motivating the team to consistently hit and exceed targets
• Monitoring KPIs, pipeline activity, and conversion rates
• Supporting with messaging, call structure, and objection handling
• Working closely with senior leadership on strategy and improvements
• Helping to build a strong, positive, and accountable team culture

What we're looking for You'll likely already have experience in a Lead Gen / Internal Sales / BDR / SDR environment and be ready to move fully into leadership — or already be managing a small team. Ideally, you'll:

• Have a background in telesales, BDR, or lead generation
• Have experience managing or mentoring sales reps (or clear readiness to step up)
• Be confident coaching calls and improving performance
• Understand KPIs, targets, and how to drive results in a sales environment
• Be motivating, supportive, and able to get the best out of different personalities
• Be organised, proactive, and comfortable taking ownership

Experience in technology, telecoms, IT, or similar sectors would be ideal. A bit about the environment This is a business that values leadership properly — not just numbers.

• You'll be trusted to run your team your way
• Ideas and improvements are welcomed
• It's a supportive, low-ego environment where performance still matters

You'll be given the autonomy to lead — and the backing to make a real impact. How to apply If your CV isn't perfectly up to date, don't worry — send what you have. We're happy to talk things through properly and fill in the gaps together. xsngvjr ?Coconut Lime is acting as a recruitment partner in sourcing candidates for this role on behalf of our client.