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Lead Generator

Salary

Up to £55,000

Location

Sunderland

Job Type

Full Time/Office based

Sector

Sales

Do you thrive on hitting sales targets and being rewarded for your results?
Love speaking to people and turning outbound sales conversations into real opportunities?
Looking for a Lead Generator role that offers a 4-day working week and uncapped commission?

Gillespie Recruitment is partnering with a fast-growing, high-performing consultancy to recruit experienced Lead Generators. Following a standout year of growth, this expanding sales team offers a rare work-life balance, strong basic salary and up to 20% commission.

This opportunity is ideal for confident sales professionals who enjoy outbound calling, lead generation and target-driven environments, while benefiting from flexibility and genuine rewards — without burnout.

The role

As a Lead Generator, you will be responsible for:

  • Generating and qualifying new sales leads through outbound calling

  • Engaging potential customers and identifying sales opportunities

  • Building strong rapport using a professional, consultative sales approach

  • Accurately capturing customer data and progressing qualified leads

  • Working towards clear daily KPIs and sales performance targets

  • Contributing to a collaborative, high-energy sales and lead generation team

Essential experience

  • Proven experience in lead generation, telesales, outbound sales or cold calling

  • Confident, clear and professional telephone manner

  • Strong objection handling and rapport-building skills

  • Target-driven mindset with a strong work ethic

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a sales team

Benefits

  • Competitive salary DOE + up to 20% commission

  • 4-day working week option — hit daily KPIs and enjoy Fridays off

  • December fully paid off

  • Working hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm, Monday to Thursday

  • Free food incentives

  • Regular team days out and company socials

  • Positive, supportive sales environment

  • Exceptional work-life balance – high performers can achieve significantly increased paid annual leave

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