Lead Development

621 Druck Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane is seeking a Lead Development Specialist to drive the commercial engine across the EMEA region, connecting Druck’s precision measurement and calibration technologies with diverse customers. You will identify opportunities, nurture strategic relationships, and articulate how our solutions can elevate operations.

The role combines technical understanding with customer engagement, requiring independent work and collaboration with the Sales team to qualify leads, manage the lifecycle, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or HS diploma with 4+ years of marketing experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in customer service or sales.
• Fluent in English plus one regional language (French or German preferred).

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful connections with prospects and customers as the trusted first contact.
• Share product and service insights and route inquiries to correct stakeholders.
• Own the lead lifecycle from initial contact to closure or cancellation.
• Qualify inbound leads and ensure smooth handoffs to Sales.
• Follow up on opportunities to progress through the pipeline.
• Route opportunities to Direct Sales or Channel Partner via SFDC and other platforms.
• Explore new markets, identify partnerships, and generate outbound leads.

Skills

Customer-centric

Sales experience

Inbound outbound calling

English + second language

Education

Bachelor's degree

HS diploma + 4+ years marketing experience

Tools

SFDC

CRM

Job description

Job Summary:

As a Lead Development Specialist, you will play a key role in shaping the future of our business across the EMEA region. In this position, you will act as the commercial engine that connects Druck’s cutting‑edge pressure measurement and calibration technologies with customers across diverse industries. You will identify new opportunities, nurture strategic relationships, and help customers understand how Druck’s precision solutions can elevate their operations. If you thrive at the intersection of technical expertise and commercial engagement, this role offers a unique platform to make a meaningful impact.

Essential Functions:

• Build meaningful connections with prospects and existing customers, becoming a trusted first point of contact for Druck.
• Share product and service insights and ensure every inquiry is directed to the appropriate stakeholders, even when it is not commercially viable.
• Own the lead lifecycle, tracking every step from initial contact to closure or cancellation.
• Qualify inbound leads and ensure smooth, high quality handoffs to the Sales team.
• Follow up on opportunities, ensuring they progress through the commercial pipeline efficiently.
• Route opportunities to the correct Direct Sales or Channel Partner using SFDC.com and other platforms.
• Explore new markets, identify potential partnerships, and generate outbound leads through calling, social selling, and other proactive outreach methods.

Required Qualifications & Desired Characteristics:

• Bachelor’s degree (or high school diploma/GED with 4+ years of Marketing experience).
• At least 3 years of experience in customer service or sales.
• Strong customer‑first mindset and passion for delivering exceptional service.
• Proficiency in English plus one additional regional language; French or German is a strong advantage.
• Experience in semiconductor, test and calibration, aerospace, automotive, or broader engineering industries is highly desirable.
• Experience with inbound or outbound calling.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently while also thriving in a collaborative team environment.

At Crane, we believe that attracting and retaining the highest quality people is the best insurance of success. Our goal is to recruit talented people and train them within a culture that calls for performance with trust and respect. Join us. The unique backgrounds and differences of our associates make us stronger, more capable, and more successful.

Beyond an associate’s base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non-cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement — as well as performance-based bonus programs for certain positions.

Crane prioritizes career development for our associates. All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on‑the‑job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs. We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression and we will proactively support your ongoing career development.