Company description

We are a fast-growing Managed IT Services Provider based in Preston, Lancashire, servicing clients across the United Kingdom. We work with clients to truly understand their IT challenges and opportunities, we deploy tailored technology solutions across cloud and on-premise that make a tangible difference to their organisations. We then provide ongoing comprehensive proactive and reactive support services. We focus on their IT so they can focus on their business, but of course, we have fun whilst doing it.

We differentiate through our approach. ‘Client first’ at all times, we are a totally committed team with a can-do culture, who enjoy working hard but also enjoy having fun together.

The Role

We are looking to expand our sales and marketing team with an in-house telemarketer. As a Telemarketing Executive, you’ll be responsible for generating new business leads for our sales team. You’ll carry out lead generation business to business calls with a main target of setting appointments.

Here at String, we value a hardworking and passionate character, we don’t care if you don’t have a degree or PHD (although it’s fab if you do) and we’re not asking for a million years of experience in order to do the job. We are building a team of A players, that’s why education and experience is great but not essential. If you’re keen to learn, focused, and a team player, we’re interested!

If you’re exceptional at building instant rapport with customers over the telephone, great at holding a conversation and have the determination to push through what can be a difficult role, this could be the job for you! Oh, and one last thing, we love a good laugh here at String, so banter and a great sense of humour will always stand you in good stead.

Duties

• Become knowledgeable in our product and service offering.
• New business outbound calls to discuss IT infrastructure & cloud journeys with a goal of setting appointments and generating leads.
• Finding new business opportunities through various platforms such as LinkedIn.
• Demonstrating a consultative sales technique with an ability to understand the needs of each client and changing your approach accordingly.
• Work with marketing to nurture leads and generate sales.
• Taking customer insights & feedback and turning those into strategic decisions for the future of the business.
• Keeping an up to date record of calls made and lead statuses from databases.

What can you expect?

• Location: Preston, Lancashire
• £18,000 – £22,000 basic salary, dependent on experience + commission
• Full-time or Part-time position available
• Permanent
• Monday – Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm but we’re happy to offer flexible working
• Free parking
• 20 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Unlimited training and support

We’re open to various candidates looking for part time or full time roles. Whether you’re a hard working parent who needs flexible hours to fit around your children, or even a young hungry sales person, wanting a 9-5, it doesn’t matter, we want to hear from you. Need to finish early to take your car for a service or pick up the kids? Or you want to move lunch breaks to accommodate a haircut? We don’t care, as long as you get the job done, we put our trust in you.

What experience and qualities will you need?

• Experience of generating leads, business development, telesales, or telemarketing is advantageous.
• Knowledge of IT and cloud technology is preferred but not essential, training will be provided.
• Confident, professional telephone manner is essential.
• Able to build rapport and communicate with ease.
• Good IT skills and diligent in recording notes.
• The ability to spot potential sales opportunities.
• Cheerful, energetic, and positive attitude.

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Work from home days on completion of probation
• Quarterly team night out
• Christmas party abroad!
• Company co-funded pension scheme
• Profit related bonus
• Modern Preston office close to all local amenities
• Continual professional development plans
• Birthday off
• On-site parking

To apply send your CV to abby.naylor@string-systems.co.uk.