The posting
Job description
Conscia is a leading provider of cybersecurity, networking, hybrid cloud, and observability solutions for mission-critical IT infrastructure in large European organisations. Conscia’s experts design, implement, and run innovative, customised IT solutions across cybersecurity, networking, hybrid cloud, and observability, supporting our customers throughout their technology lifecycles Founded in 2003, Conscia is owned by private equity investor Nordic Capital. With around 1,500 employees, Conscia serves large organisations in finance, healthcare, manufacturing, utilities, retail, and the public sector from offices in Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Norway, Slovenia, Sweden, the Netherlands, and the UK.
People and Culture We believe our company culture is part of what makes Conscia special: it’s part of what people love about working here. We’re dedicated to nurturing this positive and inclusive culture, so that people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work each day. Our goal is to foster an environment where people feel valued, heard, and supported, and where they can thrive andsucceed. This is reflected in our values: Inspire Trust, Commit to Collaborate, Deliver on Promise, Learn for Life and Embrace Sustainable Change.
Role overview
The purpose of this role is to turn prospective customer interest into meaningful sales conversations. Working with Marketing and the wider Sales team, the post-holder will follow up Marketing Qualified Leads (MQLs) arising from website engagement, asset downloads, webinar registrations, events and email nurture campaigns. Through telephone-led engagement, supported by personalised email and LinkedIn contact, they will open doors and book meetings for the appropriate Conscia salesperson or sales specialist. The role will also undertake targeted outbound prospecting into agreed accounts and sectors.
Success will be measured primarily by the number of qualified sales appointments booked.
The Candidate. What you can bring to Conscia Essential Experience in B2B telesales, appointment setting, sales development or outbound prospecting Confident telephone manner, strong listening skills and ability to engage decision makers Comfortable following up warm leads and initiating outbound conversations Organised, persistent and resilient, with accurate CRM record-keeping Collaborative approach to working with Sales and Marketing Proficiency in target / prospect research, objection handling and gate keeper navigation A good level of resilience and stoicism
Desirable Experience in technology, IT Services or Managed Services Familiarity with public sector buyers, including education, healthcare or local government Knowledge of NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics or similar CRM platforms
Key Relationships Marketing: provides MQLs, engagement context and campaign information BDMs and Account Managers: agree target priorities, receive appointments and own subsequent sales conversations Sales Managers and Specialists: provide account direction and proposition knowledge Lead follow-up and appointment setting • Promptly contact MQLs supplied by Marketing, using the prospect’s engagement as a relevant starting point. • Make proactive telephone calls, supported by tailored email and LinkedIn outreach where appropriate. • Identify the right decision makers and influencers, understand their interests and establish a reason for a further conversation. • Book introductory meetings for appropriate Business Development Managers, Account Managers or Sales Specialists
Targeted prospecting and door opening • The role-holder will undertake outbound calling into agreed target accounts and sectors, working with Sales Managers and BDMs to prioritise target organisations and contacts. They will introduce Conscia’s capabilities, establish initial relationships and secure meetings with new prospective customers and re-engage dormant relationships
Sales Collaboration and Handover • Understand current Marketing campaigns and nurture activity so follow-up is timely and relevant • Coordinate appointment priorities and ownership with the Sales team • Provide the receiving salesperson with useful prospect context and meeting purpose • Share practical feedback with Marketing on lead quality, objections and emerging customer interests
CRM and Activity Management • Record contact attempts, conversations, prospect details and booked meetings accurately in the CRM system • Manage outstanding follow-up actions and ensure meetings are correctly recorded and attributed
Primary Performance Measure Number of qualified sales meetings booked against an agreed monthly target. Calling and follow-up activity will be visible through CRM reporting but will not be separate primary KPIs. A qualified meeting must be with a relevant contact in an agreed target organisation, have a clear business purpose, be accepted by the appropriate Conscia salesperson, and be agreed by the prospect with a calendar appointment arranged.
Job benefits
- A competitive base salary and performance-related bonus scheme
- 25 days' annual leave plus UK bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave
- Hybrid working — a blend of home working, office attendance, and regular customer and supplier visits
- Access to product and supplier training, including connectivity and Cisco collaboration certifications where relevant
- A collaborative and technically excellent working environment with real opportunities for development
- Pension scheme, private healthcare, and additional employee benefits
- The opportunity to build and own a specialist connectivity sales practice within a growing, award-winning European technology business
Salary range
30,000 – 40,000 GBP Annual



