Telemarketing/New Business Executive

For: Telemarketing/New Business Executive £22-£24k, Cambridge, Permanent Meyer Scott Ref: VR/07900 Our Client is an innovative Cambridge based company who produce drug testing systems. They have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious professional with exceptional telemarketing and new business acquisition skills to join their Sales & Marketing team and make a real impact on the growth of their exciting business. Duties: Generate leads through research and cold calling, Follow up prospects and leads generated through online marketing activity such as LinkedIn, Google Ads, web enquiries and telephone enquiries. Actively seeking out and building relationships on LinkedIn and being a frequent LinkedIn user/contributor with the specific aim of engaging potential customers and develop relationships/opportunities Using a database to target and pull together call lists in a logical, methodical manner Qualifying all inbound enquiries from potential customers Supporting the company's webchat service in a responsive and professional manner This busy, customer-facing role will appeal to someone with proven skills in: Researching and identifying ideal customers for a business; Establishing contact with decision makers/influencers within these companies and convincing them of the need to buy the relevant products/services on offer; Generating fully qualified new business opportunity appointments for the field sales team to attend. Using a database to target and pull together call lists in a logical, methodical manner Personal Attributes Highly proactive, confident and driven sales professional who is focused on building relationships and winning business Tenacious and ambitious self-starter but also a team player Exceptional communicator with an excellent standard of written and spoken English A 'people person', with a friendly and engaging professional manner. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills Responsive and reliable Organised, thorough and meticulous about maintaining call records, following up opportunities and updating the CRM system Experience Proven telemarketing skills In-depth understanding of GDPR Familiar with CRM systems Competent user of social media platforms, especially LinkedIn Candidates should be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Experience of working within occupational health or the drug screening industry desirable, but not essential Hours: 37.5 per week (likely to be 9-5:30)