These professionals are an important part of the sales cycle. In this position, your job is to create as many leads as possible and assess if their needs are a good fit for your company. You can then pass it on to colleagues whose job it is to close deals. You must be very knowledgeable about your company’s products and must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to thrive in this position. Aside from these qualities, recruiters will be looking at your resume to see a strong background in sales and particularly, lead generation.