EMEA Lead Generation Specialist

Job Title: EMEA Lead Generation Specialist Location: Remote (EMEA Region) Company Headquarters: Utah, USA Employment Type: Part-time or Full-time (Flexible, depending on candidate availability) PTO: In line with local labor laws and public holidays Compensation: Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives Benefits: Laptop, training, flexible schedule, opportunity to grow within the company About Knowledge Pillars Knowledge Pillars is a mission-driven EdTech startup that delivers innovative certification programs, digital learning platforms, and training solutions to K–12 schools, educators, and corporate learning providers worldwide. Our goal is to empower the next generation of learners with job-ready digital skills through accessible, high-impact education technology. As we expand across global markets, we’re seeking a proactive and organized EMEA Lead Generation Specialist to help accelerate our reach across the EMEA region by identifying, qualifying, and nurturing new business opportunities. Role Overview The EMEA Lead Generation Specialist will play a key role in supporting our international sales and marketing teams by sourcing high-quality leads across the education and training sectors. This position requires strong research skills, persistence, and a sharp eye for identifying decision-makers within institutions, ministries, schools, and corporate training departments. You’ll help build the pipeline that fuels our global growth and will be directly involved in the earliest stage of the customer journey. Key Responsibilities Research and identify new leads within key EMEA markets in the education, government, and training sectors Build and maintain lead lists using tools such as LinkedIn Sales Navigator, web scraping, CRM systems, and market directories Qualify prospects based on predefined criteria (e.g., geography, organization type, buyer persona) Conduct cold outreach via email and LinkedIn, following established messaging frameworks and templates Set up appointments and discovery calls for the sales and leadership team Maintain accurate and up-to-date information in our CRM (e.g., HubSpot or Salesforce) Work closely with marketing to align lead gen activities with campaigns and content offers Report on lead generation progress and KPIs weekly Continuously improve sourcing strategies based on feedback and performance data Qualifications & Skills Required: Experience (1–3 years) in lead generation, business development, or sales support, preferably in EdTech or SaaS industries Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Comfortable using CRM platforms, email outreach tools, and LinkedIn for prospecting Strong research and data entry skills; attention to detail is essential Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage time effectively Familiarity with international education systems (particularly in Europe, the Middle East, or Africa) is a plus Self-motivated, persistent, and eager to learn Preferred: Additional languages (e.g., Italian, Arabic, German, or Spanish) Experience with HubSpot, Apollo.io, or ZoomInfo Knowledge of education procurement cycles or ministry-level education outreach Why Join Us? Contribute to an impactful mission in global education and digital skills development Be part of a fast-growing and supportive international team Gain hands‑on experience in a dynamic, remote‑first EdTech company Clear path for growth into business development or marketing roles Flexible hours that support work‑life balance If you’re detail‑oriented, curious, and passionate about helping great products reach the right people, we want to hear from you! Apply now to be part of the Knowledge Pillars journey and help shape the future of education worldwide. Send us an email to [emailprotected] and let’s get this started. #J-18808-Ljbffr