Lead Generation Specialist

Freudenberg Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Group in Houston, TX is seeking a proactive Lead Generation / Sales Support professional to identify prospective customers, conduct outreach by phone, email, and social platforms, and qualify opportunities for the territory sales managers.

You will document activities in the CRM, gather customer needs and timelines, and collaborate with marketing to drive outbound campaigns, with 1–3 years' experience and a degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in marketing, business, or related field preferred
• 1–3 years of lead generation or sales support experience
• Experience with customer outreach via phone, email, or digital channels
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage prospective customers
• Ability to gather and document customer and market information accurately
• Experience using CRM or similar tools is preferred
• Self-motivation with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and follow-through

Responsibilities

• Identify and research prospective customers and projects within targeted industries
• Conduct outreach to potential customers via phone, email, and professional networks
• Gather and validate key information including needs, decision-makers, and timelines
• Document prospecting activities and opportunities in the CRM
• Qualify leads and coordinate meetings between prospects and territory sales managers
• Support transition of qualified leads to the sales team for development
• Collaborate with marketing and sales to support outbound campaigns and lead generation
• Provide regular updates on lead generation, pipeline progress, and performance

Skills

Lead generation

Sales support

Business development

Communication

Interpersonal skills

CRM systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing or business (preferred)

Associate’s degree (preferred)

Tools

CRM systems

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.

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