Lead Generation Specialist

UniFirst; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Company Match

Profit Sharing

Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

30% Employee Discount

Employee Referral Bonuses

Job summary

UniFirst is seeking a Lead Generation Specialist in San Antonio, TX for a full-time, hybrid role combining in-office and remote work. You will support the sales team with high-volume outbound calls, scheduling appointments, and qualifying prospects to meet new business requirements.

The role emphasizes clear product knowledge, effective communication, and maintaining a strong first impression with key contacts. Benefits include 401K, health insurance, and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Prior phone sales, telemarketing, or appointment setting preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities.
• Experience using office productivity tools like Word/Excel/Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Make high-volume outbound phone calls.
• Clearly communicate knowledge of UniFirst products to potential customers.
• Place a minimum number of business-to-business calls per day.
• Set a minimum number of appointments per day for Outside Sales Representatives.
• Qualify prospects to determine if they meet UniFirst’s requirements.
• Create a strong first impression and build rapport with key individuals.
• Schedule 10-15 weekly qualified appointments for the Sales Team.
• Email the Sales Representative after appointments are scheduled.

Skills

Phone sales

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Description

Lead Generation Specialist - ( 2603788 )

Description

This is a full-time position that offers a hybrid work environment (in the San Antonio, TX office & remote)great work-life balance, & competitive hourly pay, plus incentives.The business hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM with no weekends and paid Holidays.

Start date: ASAP, considering candidates may need to provide a 1-2 week notice period.

As a Lead Generation Specialist, you will provide support to UniFirst’s sales team by calling prospective customers and scheduling appointments for them to meet with a UniFirst Sales Representative. Lead Generation Specialists will receive lists of potential customers they will be responsible for cold calling. These calls will determine the overall interest of the prospective customer and assess whether or not they meet UniFirst’s requirements for new service.

Make high-volume outbound phone calls

Clearly communicate thorough knowledge of UniFirst products to potential customers

Place a minimum number of business-to-business calls per day to prospective customers

Set a minimum number of appointments per day for the Outside Sales Representatives

Qualifying the prospect to determine if the potential customer meets UniFirst’s new business requirements

Create an excellent first impression and build a quick phone rapport with key individuals as you probe for pain points and growth opportunities.

Schedule 10-15 weekly qualified appointments for the Sales Team

Send emails to the Sales Representative once the appointment has been scheduled

401K with Company Match, Profit Sharing, Health Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, 30% Employee Discount, Employee Referral Bonuses.

UniFirst is an international leader in garment & Uniform services industry. We currently employ over 14,000 team partners who serve 300,000 business customer locations throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

We were included in the top 10 of Selling Power magazine’s “Best Companies to Sell For” list and recognized on Forbes magazine’s “Platinum 400 – Best Big Companies” list. As an 80-year old company focused on annual growth, there’s never been a better time to join our team.

Qualifications

• Prior phone sales, telemarketing, or appointment setting preferred
• CRM software experience a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities
• Mastery of Multi-Line Phones & all types of Office Equipment
• Ability to work well independently and within a team environment
• Experience using office productivity software tools like Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

About Us

At UniFirst, we’re a global leader in uniform rental and facility service solutions for businesses across industries - from manufacturing and food processing to healthcare and hospitality. With a reputation for superior service and long-term customer partnerships, every uniform, product, and service we offer comes with integrity, commitment, and hard work. Come join a team that always delivers!

Primary Location

United States - Texas

Work Locations

878 - MARKET RESEARCH & DEV 3067 E. Commerce St. San Antonio 78220

Job

Administrative

Employee Status

Regular

Shift

1st Shift

Schedule

Full-time

Job Posting

Jul 27, 2026, 2:42:28 PM

UniFirst Corporation is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer M-F-Disability-Vet