B2B Lead Generation Executive (Commercial Finance)

Location: Southampton, United Kingdom; hybrid after a 1–2 week training period in the Southampton office. Hotel accommodation is provided for candidates who are not locally based during training.

Company

Hilton-Baird Financial Solutions is an FCA-authorised commercial finance broker and part of hirify.global Group, helping UK businesses access working-capital and commercial-finance solutions.

What you will do

• Generate new business opportunities through cold and warm telephone calls.
• Introduce commercial finance brokerage services and identify current or future funding requirements.
• Conduct fact-finds, gather business information, and discuss relevant funding options.
• Build relationships with business decision-makers and maintain an engaged prospect pipeline.
• Manage a personal diary, meet touchstones, and maintain accurate records of business conversations.
• Follow FCA, GDPR, and internal compliance procedures while contributing to team meetings and special projects.

Requirements

• GCSE-level education or above.
• Excellent communication skills and telephone manner, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to learn quickly, use initiative, work independently and collaborate as part of a team.
• Determination, reliability, business acumen, and the ability to meet performance touchstones.
• Computer proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, and SalesLogix or a similar CRM system.
• Ability to complete the initial 1–2 week training period in the Southampton office.

Nice to have

• Background in finance, business, or telemarketing.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible working in a collaborative workplace.
• Uncapped discretionary bonus structure and profit-related pay after completing a full financial year.
• 25 days of holiday excluding bank holidays, life assurance, and a pension scheme after three months.
• Ongoing internal and external training with personal development support.
• Employee Assistance Programme, annual flu vaccination, and a flexible benefits scheme.
• Career development opportunities within Hilton-Baird and hirify.global.