Telemarketer

Coulsdon
10 months ago
Applications closed

Description

Telemarketer

Location: Coulsdon
Full Time | Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 4:30pm (flexible working hours considered)
Salary: Competitive Salary £36,000 - £40,000 + Excellent Benefits + Bonus

Are you a proactive, persuasive communicator with a flair for relationship building and a passion for marketing? Ready to be part of something exciting and new?

We’re looking for a passionate Telemarketer to join a fast-growing, £35 million turnover business in the building services industry. This is a brand-new team, created as part of our next phase of rapid growth. You’ll play a key role in building client relationships, supporting our Business Development team, and driving commercial success through high-quality CPD bookings.

Why Join:

  • Be at the heart of our growth—you’re not just another cog in the machine.

  • Work alongside a collaborative team of Business Development Consultants, passing on leads and booking key meetings.

  • Play a vital role in a business that’s scaling fast and investing in people, tools, and innovation.

  • Enjoy free parking, free snacks and coffee, flexible hours, and an attractive bonus scheme on top of a strong base salary.

    What You’ll Do:

  • Proactively contact potential specifiers daily to schedule CPD sessions that support client engagement and drive business development.

  • Follow up on marketing-generated leads, converting them into meaningful CPD bookings.

  • Maintain accurate records of all calls, interactions, and bookings using our CRM system.

  • Collaborate with BD and Marketing teams to align your strategy with campaigns and lead channels, helping us maximise every opportunity.

  • Provide ongoing feedback and insights from CPD sessions to optimise our approach and outcomes.

    Requirements

    What We’re Looking For:

    Essential:

  • Experience in a Marketing role.

  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

  • Creativity and initiative—you bring ideas, not just execution.

  • A good grasp of business strategy.

  • A qualification in Marketing or a related Business field.

    Desirable:

  • Familiarity with marketing tools (e.g., design software, email marketing platforms).

    Behavioural Fit:

  • Courage – you’re not afraid to pick up the phone or push a bold idea.

  • Excellence – you take pride in quality and results.

  • Collaboration – you work brilliantly with others and know how to bring people together.

    Benefits

    What You’ll Gain:

  • A pivotal role in a scaling team at a high-growth company.

  • Hands-on experience with both marketing and business development functions.

  • Excellent benefits package including performance bonus, free on-site parking, snacks, and coffee.

    The opportunity to make your mark in a brand-new team with room to grow

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