Lead Generation Executive (Trainee Program)

Job Description:

Lead Generation Executive (Trainee Program)
Lutterworth |Competitive salary & OTE
Full-time, Permanent | Office-Based | Monday to Friday

Manpower is recruiting on behalf of a global leader in advanced technology solutions for a Lead Generation Executive to join their commercial team in Lutterworth. This is part of an exciting new Trainee Program designed to develop future sales professionals through hands-on experience, structured learning, and exposure to innovative industrial products.

About the Role

This role is perfect for a driven individual with a passion for sales and the confidence to open doors. You'll be responsible for identifying and qualifying new business opportunities through cold calling, emailing, social media outreach, and engaging with lapsed accounts. Working closely with the external field sales team, your efforts will directly feed into the sales pipeline and contribute to the company's growth in key sectors like manufacturing, quality assurance, and technology.

You'll also receive structured onboarding, regular coaching, and the opportunity to shadow senior sales staff in the field - all designed to support your development into a future-facing commercial role.

Key Responsibilities

• Make targeted outbound calls to generate interest and book appointments
• Qualify leads against set criteria and maintain accurate CRM records (Salesforce)
• Research accounts, map key decision-makers, and identify prospecting opportunities
• Support the wider sales and marketing teams in campaign follow-up
• Maintain a clean and up-to-date lead database
• Prepare reports and dashboards to track progress
• Attend occasional shadow visits with field sales for training and development

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 18 months of experience in telesales, business development or lead generation
• Confident communicator with excellent telephone manner
• Proactive, target-driven mindset and hunger to learn
• Organised and self-motivated with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable using CRM systems (Salesforce experience desirable)
• Understanding of LinkedIn or social selling tools
• Clean UK driving licence (required for occasional field shadowing)

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary & OTE
• Monday-Thursday 08:30-17;15 | Friday 08:30-16:00
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Company pension scheme
• Clear career path with opportunities for progression into external sales or account management

If you're motivated, curious, and ready to grow within a global technology business, this is your chance to launch your sales career with structure, support, and high earning potential.

Apply today through Manpower and take the first step toward your future in professional sales.