Lead Generation Specialist

Company Overview: Field is a family-owned global supplier of fasteners, "C" commodities, inventory management services, and technical support. We currently have locations in Rockford, IL (headquarters), Texas, South Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Mexico, and Taiwan. For over 30 years, Field has grown an average of 19% annually because of its dedication to lowering our customers overall cost and improving quality through a technical approach to fasteners. By joining Field, you will experience an exceptional culture built on Integrity, Commitment, Teamwork, Innovation, Flexibility, and Fun! Field was recognized by INC. magazine as one of the fastest growing privately owned companies in the USA. Field has been recognized nationally by Great Places to Work as one of the Best Small Companies in America, ranking #8 nationally among small companies and #5 nationally among manufacturing/production companies. For several years, Field has been recognized locally by the Rockford Register Star as one of the top Employers in the area. At Field, having a great culture is more than a priority - it’s everything. For more information about our culture and company, please watch this Culture Video. All full-time positions at Field are eligible for benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Life Coaching, paid Vacation, paid Holidays, paid Volunteer Time, quarterly Bonuses, and more! Visit our Careers page for a complete list of benefit offerings. Position Summary: This position is part of the Field Sales Team, specifically part of the New Customer Acquisition Team (NCAT). This position will research prospective customers, create outreach strategies, and identify new sales opportunities for the outside sales team. The Lead Generation Specialist will work closely and collaboratively with the outside sales team to implement appropriate outbound prospecting strategies within the assigned territory or industry market. This position will focus on high-volume outreach via phone and email. This position reports to: Marketing and Lead Generation Team Lead This position has direct reports: None Location: Rockford, IL FLSA Hourly/Salary: Base Salary range $50,000-$60,000 plus quarterly commission based on individual performance. Essential Functions: Commit to FIELD’s Mission Statement, Core Values, and FieldamentalsUnderstand Field’s value proposition and passionately communicate its impactDrive sales opportunity pipeline and sales growth by finding and engaging qualified leads via phone and emailCollaborate with sales and marketing team to create a positive impression of Field through early on sales stages and maximize lead conversionDevelop opportunities by researching and identifying potential accounts/markets and soliciting new accountsCreate a great first impression of Field by providing prospects with a memorable experience and critical informationGenerate and prioritize strategic target accounts, geographies, and industry segment lists and refine approach to best infiltrate them. Research accounts and key contacts via websites, LinkedIn, ZoomInfo, HubSpot, etc. Maintain active engagement with new leads through creative follow-up communicationsEngage in on-going dialogue with prospects to keep Field top-of-mind and help build stronger relationships and brand awarenessTrack, measure, and report lead generation activities in CRM to ensure accurate pipeline visibilityParticipate in regular sales and marketing alignment meetings to share insights, trends, and feedback from the fieldContinuously refine outreach strategies based on data, results, and feedbackAssist in marketing activities as needed and able Education, Skills and Experience Required: High School diploma or GED equivalentPolite and professional mannerTrustworthy, high integrity, team player, desire to help othersExcellent written/verbal communication skillsProven ability to personally connect well with othersFast learner and strong work ethicInquisitive and able to ask good questionsPersonable, concise, articulate, persistentBusiness savvy, solution sellingAmbitious, articulate, high achieving self-starterComfortable using a CRM tool or other lead generation software Additional Skills Preferred: Customer Service and/or cold calling experience Field provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Please view our Texting privacy policy here : https://1976772.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/1976772/Privacy%20Policy%20%20Employ%20-%20Texting%20Field%20Fastener.pdf and our Terms of Service agreement here. https://1976772.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/1976772/TOS-%20Employ%20-%20Field%20Fastener.pdf We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.