Part-Time Lead Generation Specialist for Research Enterprise

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 37 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Penn State's Research Enterprise is seeking a Part-Time Lead Generation Specialist to support early-stage lead generation and nurturing for OSVPR Marketing Communications. The role involves nurturing leads for commercialization, research partnerships, and potential sponsors, interacting with stakeholder units to transition leads in the marketing funnel.

Ideal candidate will have experience nurturing initial contacts within industry, knowledge of CRM tools like HubSpot, strong communication, and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or enrolled in a college business program; or a Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Business Administration.
• 1–2 years of experience in lead generation, nurturing, or marketing.
• Familiar with HubSpot or other CRM software.

Responsabilités

• Lead cultivation for commercialization opportunities and partnerships.
• Develop and execute marketing strategies to engage potential leads.
• Collaborate with teams and report lead generation progress.

Connaissances

Lead nurturing

HubSpot

CRM software

Communication

Team collaboration

Formation

High School diploma or Bachelor's in Marketing/Business

Outils

HubSpot CRM

Description du poste

Position Overview

Penn State's Research Enterprise seeks a dynamic and motivated Part‑Time Lead Generation Specialist to support our early‑stage lead generation and nurturing activities. This role focuses on nurturing leads that arise out of the strategic marketing of the OSVPR Business Development MarComm office, that supports various research areas of PennState. This role will help nurture and cultivate leads for commercializing our research, research partnerships, and potential research sponsors. The ideal candidate will have experience nurturing initial contacts or leads within industry and professional circles, utilizing both traditional and innovative methods. This position then interact with key stakeholder units to transition the lead to their care for further interactions in the marketing funnel. This position will also work closely with other members of the OSVPR Research Business Development team who track the progression of leads in HubSpot, helping to maintain frequent updates across the business development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Cultivation: Proactively nurture potential leads for commercialization opportunities, research partnerships, and sponsorship through various channels.
• Marketing Coordination: Help develop and execute marketing strategies to engage potential leads. Prepare initial marketing materials tailored to different audiences, ensuring alignment with PennState’s research objectives and capabilities.
• Collaboration and Reporting: Work closely with various teams to understand their projects and potential commercialization aspects. Regularly report on lead generation progress.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma (AND enrolled in college, in Business Major), or Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: At least1‑2years of experience in contact list management, lead generation, nurturing, sales, or marketing, preferably in a higher education, research, or technology‑driven environment.
• Skills: Understanding of lead generation and nurturing techniques and tools. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders. Familiar with HubSpot or other CRM software. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment. Knowledge of the research and technology transfer landscape is a plus.

Hours

Part‑time, approximately20 hours per week.

Background Checks

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

EEO

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Values

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