Lead Generation Specialist job description.
A Lead Generation Specialist identifies and qualifies potential customers for the sales pipeline through outbound outreach, inbound lead follow-up, and prospect research. They use CRM and prospecting tools to build target lists, initiate first contact via calls, email, or social channels, and hand off qualified leads to the sales team. The role directly supports revenue growth by keeping the sales funnel full of viable prospects.
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Role: Lead Generation Specialist Reports to: Sales Development Manager or Director of Sales
A Lead Generation Specialist identifies and qualifies potential customers for the sales pipeline through outbound outreach, inbound lead follow-up, and prospect research. They use CRM and prospecting tools to build target lists, initiate first contact via calls, email, or social channels, and hand off qualified leads to the sales team. The role directly supports revenue growth by keeping the sales funnel full of viable prospects.
- Research and build target prospect lists using CRM and prospecting tools
- Conduct outbound outreach via cold calls, email campaigns, and social selling
- Qualify inbound leads against defined criteria before handoff to sales
What's inside the document.
One-paragraph plain-English explanation of the role's outcome and scope.
9 responsibilities phrased the way the work is actually done.
5 qualifications a candidate must have to perform on day 30.
3 qualifications that would make a candidate excellent in year two.
6 skill chips you can copy directly into your ATS.
Sales Development Manager or Director of Sales
A complete document set.
- Word document (.docx) — fully editable
- PDF — signature-ready
- Google Docs — one-click copy to your Drive
- 12 months of updates to this document
- Commercial-use licence for internal and client work
The work, not the title.
- Research and build target prospect lists using CRM and prospecting tools
- Conduct outbound outreach via cold calls, email campaigns, and social selling
- Qualify inbound leads against defined criteria before handoff to sales
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the CRM system
- Collaborate with marketing on campaign targeting and messaging
- Track and report on outreach volume, response rates, and conversion metrics
- Schedule qualified meetings or demos for account executives
- Follow up on marketing-qualified leads in a timely manner
- Continuously test and refine outreach scripts and sequences
Required — and what would make a candidate excellent.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent sales/business development experience
- 1-2 years of experience in sales development, lead generation, or telemarketing
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Comfort with high-volume outbound prospecting and rejection
- Familiarity with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot)
- Experience with sales engagement tools (Outreach, SalesLoft, Apollo)
- Track record of meeting or exceeding lead or meeting quotas
- B2B sales or SaaS industry experience
Eight steps from download to publish.
- 01Open the Lead Generation Specialist job description in Word or your one-click Google Docs copy.
- 02Replace placeholders for company name, reporting line, and location with your specifics.
- 03Tighten the summary to one paragraph that names the team's outcome, not just the role.
- 04Edit the responsibilities to match the actual scope of the seat — aim for 6 to 8 items, not 12.
- 05Separate required qualifications from preferred. Required is what a candidate must have to do the work on day 30; preferred is what would make them excellent in year two.
- 06Add salary range guidance using BLS, Payscale, or your own band data — do not copy generic figures.
- 07Have the hiring manager and one peer read it. Cut anything that wouldn't survive a candidate question.
- 08Publish to your ATS, intranet, and external careers page.
The right document at the right moment.
Use this Lead Generation Specialist job description any time you are opening or reopening a seat at this level. The mid band sets the calibration — copy the document, tighten it to your specific scope, and circulate to the hiring panel before the first interview.
The reporting line (Sales Development Manager or Director of Sales) and skills list are starting points. Override either if your org structure or stack differs from the norm — the template is a draft, not a contract.
Honest answers before you download.
- What's the difference between Lead Generation and an SDR role?
- The terms often overlap; "lead generation" can also refer to marketing-driven inbound tactics, while an SDR (Sales Development Representative) role typically emphasizes outbound qualification and meeting-setting for a sales team.
- What quota metrics are typical for this role?
- Common metrics include number of qualified leads or meetings booked per month, though specific targets vary by industry, deal size, and sales cycle length.
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This Lead Generation Specialist job description is a professionally drafted starting point for your hiring process and is not legal advice. Hiring practice varies by jurisdiction (e.g. pay-transparency laws differ across US states and AU jurisdictions). Adapt this document for your specific location and have employment counsel review any clauses you add before publishing. Salary varies by region, employer type, and experience. Reference BLS or current industry surveys for ranges. Full disclaimer.