Lead Generator / Market Researcher

Oakley Food Projects Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned leader in turnkey solutions for the food and pharmaceutical industries seeks a Lead Generator to join their growing team. The role involves generating leads through cold calling and market research, maintaining a sales pipeline, and achieving sales targets. Ideal candidates will have experience in B2B sales and strong communication skills. Join a supportive team and make an impact in the industry while growing your career with diverse projects.

Benefits

Supportive team culture

Opportunities for career growth

Impactful work on client journeys

Qualifications

• Experience in lead generation and B2B sales, ideally in construction or related industries.
• Proven skills in networking and building client pipelines.
• Self-motivated and results-driven.

Responsibilities

• Generate new leads through cold calling and market research.
• Maintain a strong sales pipeline and identify potential clients.
• Achieve sales targets and nurture relationships with decision makers.

Skills

Lead generation

B2B sales

Cold calling

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

CRM systems (e.g., HubSpot)

MS Office

Job description

Lead Generator / Market Researcher – Business Development Team

Oakley Food Projects is a family‑owned leader in turnkey factory fit‑outs for the food, drink, and pharmaceutical industries. Since 2012, we’ve helped manufacturers expand and future‑proof their facilities, and now we’re looking for a Lead Generator to join our expanding team.

What You’ll Do

• Proactively generate new leads through cold calling and market research, including re‑engaging lapsed clients.
• Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline, identifying potential clients and opportunities within the food and drink manufacturing industry.
• Achieve or exceed weekly, monthly, and quarterly call, lead, and sales targets.
• Build and nurture relationships with key decision makers, including sales & marketing directors, product managers, strategy directors and market researchers.
• Present and promote Oakley’s turnkey fit‑out solution to prospective clients effectively.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in lead generation and B2B sales, ideally within construction or related industries.
• Proven skills in cold calling, networking, and building client pipelines.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.
• Self‑motivated, results‑driven, and able to prioritise tasks effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.
• Experience with CRM systems (e.g., HubSpot) and proficiency in MS Office.

Why Join Oakley?

• Achieve commercial success with positive and impactful outcomes.
• Be part of a close‑knit, supportive team culture.
• Make a real impact by simplifying complex client journeys.
• Grow your career with diverse, industry‑leading projects.

Ready to bring motivation, take on a new challenge and achieve great results? Apply today and help us deliver excellence at Oakley Food Projects.