The Inside Sales Representative & Lead Generation Specialist is responsible for driving equipment sales, generating and managing leads, handling inbound customer inquiries, and engaging with both new and lost customers. This role focuses primarily on selling JCB compact equipment while also supporting the field sales team by identifying and qualifying potential sales opportunities. Essential Functions: Equipment Sales Sell, lease, and rent equipment, including used equipment, rental fleet, and JCB compact equipment. Work sales opportunities from initial contact to close for new accounts or accounts without current sales coverage. Develop leads and coordinate with SEI outside sales representatives when necessary. Maintain a strong sales pipeline, contributing to overall SEI sales and profit goals. Lead Generation & Prospecting Make a minimum of 50 outbound call attempts per day to engage potential customers. Utilize UCC (EDA) data mining to create weekly prospect lists, targeting equipment purchases made 54 months ago. Identify and engage potential customers, focusing on competitive dealers and brands within our APR. Target specific compact JCB products (SSLs, CTLs, TSs, MHEX). Focus on key industry segments such as construction and landscaping. Leverage social media platforms to identify and build a database of prospects. Inbound Lead & Inquiry Management Handle incoming calls and emails, ensuring professional and timely responses. Follow up on JCB leads from marketing campaigns, social media, and other sources. Ensure a lead response time of one hour or less and document all interactions in the CRM system. Convert inbound inquiries into qualified sales opportunities and appointments. CRM & Data Management Record all activities, interactions, and lead details in the CRM for accurate tracking. Provide weekly reports on performance metrics, including call activity, lead conversion rates, and revenue impact. Collaboration with Field Sales Team Qualify leads and provide comprehensive insights to support successful sales handoffs. Track and report lead conversion rates, ensuring continuous improvement in sales effectiveness. Front of House & Walk-in Traffic Management Maintain high-traffic branch machine lineups for professional appearance and effective presentation. Greet and manage walk-in customers promptly and professionally. Actively convert walk-in inquiries into sales opportunities.