Lead Generation Specialist

000581 EagleBurgmann Industries LP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Group seeks a proactive lead generation specialist to identify prospective customers, conduct outreach through phone, email and professional networking, and qualify opportunities for the sales team. You will document activities in the CRM, coordinate meetings between prospects and territory managers, and support outbound campaigns with marketing to strengthen pipeline.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in lead generation or business development, strong communication, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or a related field preferred
• 1–3 years of experience in lead generation, sales support, or business development
• Experience with customer outreach, including cold calling, email, or digital engagement methods
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage prospective customers effectively
• Ability to gather, analyze, and document customer and market information accurately
• Experience working with customer relationship management systems or similar tools preferred

Responsibilities

• Identify and research prospective customers and projects within targeted industries based on defined sales strategies
• Conduct outreach to potential customers through phone, email, and professional networking platforms to generate interest and qualify opportunities
• Gather and validate key information including customer needs, decision-makers, and project timelines
• Document all prospecting activities, customer interactions, and opportunity details within the customer relationship management system
• Qualify leads and coordinate meetings between prospective customers and territory sales managers
• Support the transition of qualified leads and opportunities to the sales team for further development
• Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to support outbound campaigns and lead generation initiatives
• Provide regular updates and reporting on lead generation activities, pipeline progress, and overall performance

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Email outreach tools

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• Identify and research prospective customers and projects within targeted industries based on defined sales strategies
• Conduct outreach to potential customers through phone, email, and professional networking platforms to generate interest and qualify opportunities
• Gather and validate key information including customer needs, decision-makers, and project timelines
• Document all prospecting activities, customer interactions, and opportunity details within the customer relationship management system
• Qualify leads and coordinate meetings between prospective customers and territory sales managers
• Support the transition of qualified leads and opportunities to the sales team for further development
• Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to support outbound campaigns and lead generation initiatives
• Provide regular updates and reporting on lead generation activities, pipeline progress, and overall performance

Qualifications:

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or a related field preferred
• 1–3 years of experience in lead generation, sales support, or business development
• Experience with customer outreach, including cold calling, email, or digital engagement methods
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage prospective customers effectively
• Ability to gather, analyze, and document customer and market information accurately
• Experience working with customer relationship management systems or similar tools preferred
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

EagleBurgmann Industries LP Welcome to Freudenberg Without Freudenberg, indoor air would not be as clean, cars would not drive and wounds would not heal as quickly. And these are just three examples from thousands of our applications. Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 51,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.