(Eplan) Lead Generation Specialist
Eplan
Schaumburg, IL (On-site)
$80K/yr - $100K/yrIn-houseFull-timeMid level3+ years exp.
2 months ago
(Eplan) Lead Generation Specialist
Schaumburg, IL (On-site)
$80K/yr – $100K/yrFull time
Posted 2 months ago
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Job Description
Lead Generation Specialist
Efficient Engineering is when a PLAN becomes EPLAN
EPLAN Software & Services LLC provides software and service solutions in the fields of electrical, automation, and mechatronics engineering. The company develops one of the world’s leading design software solutions for machine and panel builders. We continually evolve the business with help from our Marketing, Sales, and Professional Services Teams as we grow our presence in the North American Markets. Eplan is accelerating its transition towards cloud-enabled engineering platforms and integrated digital engineering ecosystems.
The Lead Generation Specialist (LGS) is often the first impression of EPLAN — and one of the most important voices in our sales process.
This is not a “script-reading” call center role. We’re looking for someone who genuinely enjoys engaging with people, building relationships, uncovering challenges, and helping prospective customers discover better solutions.
You’ll work closely with our Sales and Marketing teams to identify opportunities, generate qualified leads, and help drive business growth. Most importantly, this role offers strong visibility and career growth potential into future sales and account management opportunities.
If you’re competitive, driven, coachable, and energized by conversations, we want to meet you.
Primary Activities/Duties:
Build Relationships & Generate Opportunities
Knowledge and Experience:
We’re looking for someone with positive energy, strong communication skills, and a genuine interest in building a career in sales. You Might Be Perfect for This Role If You Are:
Qualifications:
What We Offer:
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Efficient Engineering is when a PLAN becomes EPLAN
EPLAN Software & Services LLC provides software and service solutions in the fields of electrical, automation, and mechatronics engineering. The company develops one of the world’s leading design software solutions for machine and panel builders. We continually evolve the business with help from our Marketing, Sales, and Professional Services Teams as we grow our presence in the North American Markets. Eplan is accelerating its transition towards cloud-enabled engineering platforms and integrated digital engineering ecosystems.
The Lead Generation Specialist (LGS) is often the first impression of EPLAN — and one of the most important voices in our sales process.
This is not a “script-reading” call center role. We’re looking for someone who genuinely enjoys engaging with people, building relationships, uncovering challenges, and helping prospective customers discover better solutions.
You’ll work closely with our Sales and Marketing teams to identify opportunities, generate qualified leads, and help drive business growth. Most importantly, this role offers strong visibility and career growth potential into future sales and account management opportunities.
If you’re competitive, driven, coachable, and energized by conversations, we want to meet you.
Primary Activities/Duties:
Build Relationships & Generate Opportunities
- Connect with prospective customers through phone, email, and digital outreach
- Engage decision-makers in meaningful conversations based on qualifying questions and scenarios to uncover business challenges and opportunities
- Qualify inbound and outbound leads for the sales team
- Schedule meetings and influence opportunities for Account Managers and Sales Executives
- Partner with Marketing and Sales teams to support lead generation campaigns and strategic initiatives
- Help execute targeted outreach programs and follow-up sequences
- Nurture early-stage prospects into warm, sales-ready leads
- Develop knowledge of manufacturing, automation, and engineering technology solutions
- Learn consultative selling and business development skills from experienced sales professionals
- Gain exposure to CRM systems (SFDC & Hubspot), sales processes, and enterprise-level customer engagement
- Maintain accurate records of prospect interactions and activities in CRM platforms
- Track outreach activity, lead status, and pipeline development
- Provide insights and feedback from prospect conversations to help improve campaigns and messaging
Knowledge and Experience:
We’re looking for someone with positive energy, strong communication skills, and a genuine interest in building a career in sales. You Might Be Perfect for This Role If You Are:
- Naturally outgoing and enjoy talking with people
- Curious, inquisitive, and comfortable asking thoughtful questions
- Motivated by goals, growth, and continuous learning
- Confident communicating professionally by phone, email, and video
- Organized, persistent, and self-motivated
- A strong team player with high integrity and accountability
- Excited by technology, innovation, and business solutions
Qualifications:
- 1–3 years of experience in inside sales, business development, customer engagement, marketing, or related roles preferred
- CRM experience required (SFDC and HubSpot experience is a plus)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and follow-up skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required for the right candidate
- Experience with B2B sales or lead generation is a plus
What We Offer:
- Career growth and advancement opportunities into sales and marketing roles
- Exposure to cutting-edge engineering and automation technology
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Opportunity to work with industry-leading manufacturing and engineering companies
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
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If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may contact the company’s Human Resources Department at (937) 399-0500.
This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.
Rittal LLC and Eplan are proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. EEO, including Disability/Vets.
Rittal LLC
Rittal LLC is the U.S. subsidiary of Rittal GmbH & Co. KG in Germany and was founded in Springfield, Ohio in 1982. Its parent company, Rittal, was started in Germany in 1961 and has grown to include offices in more than 70 countries and manufacturing facilities on 4 continents.Rittal LLC's U.S. Headquarters, located in suburban Chicago, Illinois, is a state-of-the-art facility that serves as a customer training center, including expanded teaching resources, product testing facilities and a large-scale product showroom where customers can have a hands-on experience with the entire Rittal System. Rittal LLC's manufacturing center of excellence facility in Urbana, Ohio, consists of more than a half-million square feet of space to ensure that customers' production and stocking requirements are fully met. Lastly, Rittal LLC's distribution centers in Georgia, Texas and Nevada enable Rittal to meet the needs of its customers quickly and reliably.Situated on a 105-acre campus, Rittal LLC's manufacturing facility is filled with state-of-the-art equipment and processes, and contains in-house engineering and modification services, as well as the longest non-automotive paint line in North America, stretching more than 3 miles within the confines of the factory. The on-site warehouse is outfitted with an 8-story Automated Storage & Retrieval System.Rittal manufactures the world's leading industrial and IT enclosures, racks and accessories, including high efficiency, high density climate control and power management systems for industrial, data center, outdoor and hybrid applications. Rittal's off-the-shelf standard, modified standard and custom-engineered products are known throughout the world as high quality, affordable solutions for practically any industrial or IT infrastructure application - from single enclosures to comprehensive systems.Rittal is ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 certified.
