Job Description
Sales Development Executive – Lead Generation SpecialistPermanent
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Salary: £26,000 – £30,000
Start Date: As soon as possible
Exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing, global company specialising in business innovation and transformation!
Are you energetic, self-motivated, and keen to build a career in sales? Do you enjoy connecting with people, making calls, and uncovering new business opportunities? If you have an interest in Service Management or IT Services (even if it's from customer service, support, or related experience), this could be the perfect launchpad for you!
We're seeking an office-based Sales Development Executive to join our high-performing sales team. In this role, you'll focus on generating fresh sales opportunities by prospecting and qualifying leads, adding high-quality prospects to the sales pipeline, and handing them over to senior sales colleagues for conversion into new clients.
Key Responsibilities:
* Proactively generate leads through cold calling and targeted outreach to prospective clients worldwide
* Follow up on marketing-generated leads, engage prospects, and develop conversations to qualify them for the sales team
* Accurately log, track, and manage all leads and activities in our CRM system (Salesforce)
* Use thoughtful, targeted questions to build rapport and speak confidently with decision-makers (VPs, Directors, C-level)
* Spot ideas to improve campaigns and boost lead volume
* Quickly learn our solutions and services so you can communicate their value clearly and consistently
* Build and nurture positive relationships with prospects for longer-term opportunities
What we're looking for:
* A highly motivated, positive self-starter who thrives on hitting targets, staying persistent, and maintaining a strong daily call volume
* Comfortable (or eager to become comfortable) with outbound prospecting and cold calling in a global market
* Strong telephone manner, negotiation ability, and natural business sense
* Ideally some background or exposure to Service Management, IT Services, IT support, or a similar field (but enthusiasm and quick learning are key!)
* Fluent English with excellent communication skills to create instant connections
* Previous experience in lead generation, sales support, or meeting quotas is a plus, but we're open to driven candidates ready to grow
This is a rewarding role in a supportive team where your energy and results will make a real impact on company growth. If you're ready to dive into outbound sales and help drive new business, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply today – we're looking to fill this position quickly!