Job title: Telesales Executive
Location: West Yorkshire
Hours: Monday – Friday, 09:00–17:30 (1-hour lunch)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £25,000 + £10,000 OTE
About the Role
We’re looking for a confident and motivated Telesales Executive to join a thriving sales team in West Yorkshire. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in telesales, door-to-door, or cold-calling who loves building connections, winning new business, and developing strong customer relationships.
You’ll work alongside another new starter, so now’s the perfect time to join and grow together in a supportive, team-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage and nurture a portfolio of around 350 existing customer accounts
Generate new business through outbound calls, networking, and social media engagement
Identify opportunities to upsell and cross-sell a diverse range of business products and services
Reactivate dormant accounts and maximise revenue potential from warm leads
Build strong, long-term customer relationships through excellent communication and service
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all sales activity in the CRM system
Collaborate with internal teams such as Customer Service, Credit Control, Marketing, Product Management, and Transport to ensure smooth customer operations
Consistently achieve and exceed weekly and monthly sales and performance targets
We’re keen to speak with candidates who have at least 1 years’ experience in telesales, cold-calling, door-to-door sales, or a similar customer-focused role.
Key requirements:
Confident, persuasive communicator with a positive and professional approach
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple accounts effectively
Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and CRM systems
Able to handle objections professionally and maintain enthusiasm throughout the sales cycle
Desirable Experience:
Previous experience in business supplies, services, or similar industries
Proven record of meeting or exceeding sales goals
Experience identifying new market opportunities and driving account growth
Benefits:
Flexible working options
Company pension scheme
Cycle-to-work programme
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Modern IT equipment and tools to support success
Volunteer and paid charity days
Enhanced holiday allowance and family benefits
Apply / Recommend:
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E: shipping@redrecruit.com
T: 01376 503567 | 0203 906 6020
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