Lead Generation Specialists for hire in Chicago, IL
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Communication Skills10%Analysis Skills9%Organizational Skills7%Education level
Bachelor's degree65%Master's degree20%High school diploma or GED9%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%Less than a year20%6-10 years20%Current company
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EpsilonTime at current job
2-5 years63%1-2 years25%More than 5 years13%
Browse Indeed's database of 4,054 profiles for Lead Generation Specialists in Chicago, IL
Last updated: Oct 23, 2026
Lead Generation Specialist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $66,986 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $41,020 – $109,391 yearly
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Marketing Specialist
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Google Analytics CertificationGoogle Ads Search CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsVideo Production & Social Media Coordinator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Google Analytics CertificationReal Estate BrokerReal Estate LicenseDriver's LicenseSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementNative AdvertisingOrganizational SkillsStatistical SoftwareCustomer Retention Specialist
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCertified Apartment ManagerDriver's LicenseCMCACPRCertified Scrum MasterSkills
Strategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceProduct ManagementDirector of Paid Search
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Google Ads Display CertificationGoogle Analytics CertificationGoogle Adwords CertificationGoogle Ads Video CertificationGoogle Ads Search CertificationDriver's License+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementGoogle Ad ManagerProduct ManagementAdrollDigital Marketing Analyst
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Google Analytics CertificationContent Marketing CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsData ClassificationCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsNative AdvertisingEmail MarketingSolutions Consultant
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Google Analytics CertificationPMPDriver's LicenseCPASkills
Organizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsMarketingFacebook AdvertisingMeta AdsFacebook Ads Manager
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What's the average time to fill a lead generation specialist role?
The average time to fill a lead generation specialist role is 73 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do lead generation specialists tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a lead generation specialist include: communication skills, analysis skills and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for lead generation specialists?
Common licenses or certifications for lead generation specialists include: Driver's License, Google Analytics Certification and Google Ads Certification.
What are some job titles related to lead generation specialists?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to lead generation specialists include: digital marketing specialist, video production & social media coordinator and director of paid search.
What level of education is common for a lead generation specialist?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a lead generation specialist in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a lead generation specialist?
Most lead generation specialists have 10 years of professional experience.
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