Lead Generation Specialist

Competitive annual salary + Super + Bonus scheme Akura is a leading construction and property development company providing industrial property solutions to owner-occupiers, developers, and investors. Operating for over 45 years, we've built our reputation on quality, on-time delivery, and innovative design. We are a family-owned company with a progressive values-based culture, a healthy pipeline of work and big plans for future growth. Our unique product offering supports our clients across the full construction cycle, from architectural and structural design, in-house manufacturing of structural steel and precast concrete panels, through to on-site teams and project management. The result? Top-shelf Industrial Space. About the Role Are you a confident communicator looking for a defined career pathway in sales? Akura is on the hunt for a Lead Generation Specialist to join our amazing team in Bathurst. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on the phone, enjoys the chase of finding new leads, and plays a key role in driving sales growth. Reporting to the Marketing Director, you'll be at the frontline of our business development efforts — making outbound calls, qualifying leads utilising multiple platforms, setting appointments, following up with prospects across the Eastern Seaboard and updating our CRM system. You will engage directly with investors, developers, builders, and owner-occupiers, helping to build the pipeline for our sales team and ensuring no opportunity is left unturned. You will be supported with training by our lead generation guru to set you up for success. This role is fast-paced, phone-heavy, and results-driven You are a puzzle master bringing all the pieces together to generate growth for the business. Your main focus will be cold calling, lead generation, and driving conversions, and you will help coordinate follow-ups and support broader sales and marketing activities. Key Responsibilities Identify and qualify new Marketing Qualified Leads (MQLs) and convert to Sales Qualified Leads (SQLs). Research and capture decision-maker details and project information. Conduct phone and email outreach to assess project needs and timelines. Maintain CRM accuracy with daily updates and consistent follow-up. Provide market and customer feedback to the Sales and Marketing teams. Support handover of qualified opportunities to Project Consultants. Participate in ongoing sales and communication training. About You Hunger to help win new projects and contribute to business growth. Respectfully persistent – follow up, follow up, follow up. A team player with a can‑do attitude and high level of initiative and drive. What We Offer You An exciting opportunity in a growing, market‑leading business. Opportunity to grow your career – we invest in our people. A supportive and collaborative team environment. Akura Bonus Scheme is included for this position. Additional Information As part of our recruitment process, we conduct background checks, which include police and medical assessments, to ensure suitability for the role. We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited resumes. Akura will not be liable for any fees associated with such submissions. Want to know more?Our Careers Page: careers/Visit our YouTube channel to check out our manufacturing facilities and what our clients and employees have to say about working with Akura: @AkuraConstruction Ìvideos Interested? This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Akura team. Alignment with our core values is key so if you've got the right skills, you're reliable, a team player with a can‑do attitude, driven to deliver quality outputs and willing to innovate/challenge the status quo, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to start your Akura journey. #J-18808-Ljbffr