Lead Generator – UK Market
Salary
R8,000 – R12,000 per month, depending on experience, skills and overall suitability.
Working Hours
Monday to Friday
Working hours will be aligned with UK business hours and operational requirements.
About the Role
MyTalent Software is looking for a confident, motivated and results-driven Lead Generator to join our team at our Pinelands office, with a primary focus on the UK market.
The Lead Generator will be responsible for identifying potential business clients, reaching out to prospects and creating new opportunities for the MyTalent sales team.
This role is suited to someone who is comfortable speaking to new people, confident on the phone, persistent without being pushy, and able to build interest in MyTalent Software’s solutions.
The successful candidate will conduct outbound prospecting, qualify potential leads, maintain accurate CRM records and help build a consistent pipeline of opportunities within the UK market.
Key Responsibilities
The Lead Generator will be responsible for:
- Researching and identifying potential clients within the UK market.
- Conducting outbound calls to prospective businesses.
- Introducing MyTalent Software and its solutions to potential clients.
- Identifying the appropriate decision-makers within target organisations.
- Qualifying leads based on their needs, interest and suitability.
- Booking demos or meetings for qualified prospects with the relevant team member.
- Following up with prospects via telephone and email.
- Building and maintaining a consistent pipeline of potential clients.
- Recording calls, conversations, follow-ups and lead information accurately in the CRM.
- Keeping prospect and contact information up to date.
- Following up on previous enquiries, conversations and potential opportunities.
- Working towards agreed lead generation and appointment-setting targets.
- Providing feedback on common questions, objections and market responses.
- Supporting lead generation campaigns and other business development activities.
- Maintaining a professional and positive representation of MyTalent when communicating with prospective clients.
- Supporting the sales and business development team with ad hoc tasks where required.
Required Skills and Experience
The ideal candidate should have:
- Previous experience in lead generation, telesales, appointment setting, business development or a similar customer-facing role.
- Confidence making outbound calls and speaking with new prospects.
- Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
- Good telephone etiquette and a professional manner.
- Ability to build rapport quickly and communicate clearly.
- Basic computer literacy, including email, Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
- Experience using a CRM system would be advantageous.
- Good organisational and follow-up skills.
- Ability to manage a pipeline of prospects and scheduled follow-ups.
- Confidence handling objections and continuing conversations professionally.
- Good attention to detail when capturing prospect information.
- Ability to work towards targets and measurable goals.
- Experience communicating with UK businesses or clients would be advantageous but is not essential.
Personal Attributes
We are looking for someone who is:
- Confident and outgoing.
- Friendly and professional.
- Motivated and target-driven.
- Comfortable speaking to new people.
- Persistent and resilient.
- Organised and dependable.
- A strong communicator.
- Positive in attitude.
- Comfortable receiving feedback and coaching.
- Able to take initiative.
- Consistent with follow-ups.
- Team-focused and willing to contribute.
Reporting Line
The Lead Generator will report to the Sales Manager or another manager designated by the Company.
Employment Type
Full-time position, subject to the Company’s standard employment terms, probation period and performance expectations.
Application Requirements
Applicants should submit:
- Updated CV.
- Contactable references, if available.
- Notice period or availability.
