Outbound Prospecting:
- Initiate contact with potential customers through cold calling, email campaigns, and social media outreach to generate interest in the company's products and services.
Lead Qualification:
- Qualify leads based on established criteria such as Budget, Authority, Need, and Timeline (BANT) to ensure alignment with the ideal customer profile.
Appointment Setting:
- Schedule meetings and hand off qualified leads to the sales team to drive the next steps in the sales process.
CRM Management:
- Maintain accurate records of all prospect interactions, follow-ups, and status updates in the CRM system (e.g., Salesforce).
Team Collaboration:
- Coordinate with the sales and marketing teams to refine lead generation strategies and ensure seamless transition of qualified leads.
Market Research:
- Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and customer behavior to uncover new outreach opportunities and refine prospecting tactics.
Performance Reporting:
- Track and report weekly metrics including outbound contacts, qualified leads, appointments set, and lead-to-opportunity conversion rates.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
Experience:
- Minimum 3 years in outbound lead generation or sales development, preferably in a B2B environment.