Lead Gen Specialist

Your prospecting partner who finds, qualifies, and connects you with high-quality leads so you can focus on closing deals instead of chasing them.

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$4,500 - $7,500/ month

Average US Local Hire Salaray

$2,900 - $3,400/month

Coconut-managed Talent (Full-time)

55%

Cost savings

$1,250 - $2,500/month

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$3,500 one-time placement fee*

67%

Cost savings

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See how Coconut helps you access premium talent without premium overhead.

$3,200 - $6,900/ month

Average US Local Hire Salary

$1,800 - $2,900/month

Coconut Managed Talent (Full-time)

58%

Cost savings

$900 - $1,600/month

Coconut Direct Hire Talent (Full-time)

$3,500 one-time placement fee*

77%

Cost savings

Why Hire For This Role?

1. Fill your calendar

Fill your calendar with qualified prospects.

2. Keep your pipeline active

Keep your pipeline active and organized.

3. Focus on

Focus on closing while leads come in daily.

Keep your pipeline active and organized.

Focus on closing while leads come in daily.

Fill your calendar with qualified prospects.

Why Hire For This Role?

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Lead Gen Specialist Job Description

Dial in your hiring needs with a job description that sets expectations, clarifies priorities, and attracts premium Lead Gen Specialist talent.

Key Responsibilities:

Research and build lists of potential clients that fit your target market.
Qualify leads through LinkedIn, email, or database tools before passing them to sales.
Send personalized outreach messages and follow-ups to warm up conversations.
Manage CRM records, ensuring every interaction and prospect detail is updated.
Book discovery calls, demos, or consultations for you or your sales team.
Collaborate with marketing to align lead generation campaigns with audience goals.
Track outreach metrics and optimize strategies based on response rates.
Nurture prospects who are not yet ready to buy but show potential for the future.

Industry-Specific Variations:

Tech / SaaS: Focuses on outbound campaigns and lead qualification for software demos.
Agencies: Finds potential clients, sets discovery calls, and builds niche prospect lists.
E-commerce / Retail: Reaches out to distributors, wholesalers, and B2B buyers.
Professional Services: Targets decision-makers for partnerships or consulting engagements.

Ideal Candidate Profile

2–3 years of experience in lead generation, cold outreach, or appointment setting.
Proficient in LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Apollo.io, HubSpot, or Lemlist.
Excellent written communication and research skills.
Organized and consistent in managing CRM pipelines and outreach sequences.
Self-motivated, persistent, and comfortable handling rejection professionally.