Build it or buy it, to outsource or do it yourself, we support either decision.

Supporting B2B lead generation in-house

Many companies want to control and manage their lead generation in-house.  We have been managing B2B lead generation for many years and can bring that expertise and experience to your company.

Support for any element of your in-house B2B lead generation.

Managing B2B lead generation in-house can be challenging, requiring skilled SDRs, effective training, and alignment with business goals. Planning and executing effective campaigns requires expertise and resources, and without a clear strategy, teams risk wasting time on unqualified leads or underperforming campaigns.

We can simplify this by helping you recruit and manage SDRs who deliver results. Our support enables you to plan effective campaigns and streamline operations, allowing you to focus on growth while we handle lead generation complexities. With our support, your in-house efforts become more efficient, focused, and impactful.

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Don’t waste time on cold leads

There aren’t many quick wins with B2B lead generation. From harvesting the right targets and gently guiding them through each stage of your sales funnel, to ensuring each avenue is followed up, it takes time and diligence to do it properly. Let us do the hard work for you, so you can reap the benefits

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“It was a very interesting and worthwhile analysis. Not only did it give us honest feedback on our business to know where we’re getting it right and where we’re not, it shone a light on various aspects of the competition which will now enable us to put plans in place to remain ahead of the competition and continue to be seen as the leader in the field”.

Managing Director

Entier

“We had the option to employ a full-time marketing resource to further build on the success we were seeing. Once again Shortlist Marketing proved invaluable as their marketing team joined the campaign helping improve our outreach, demonstrating just how much they understand and can deliver around the entirety of B2B lead generation.”

Paul Belworthy

Head of Sales and Marketing at GOb2b

“Shortlist understood all aspects of our applications. They generated many qualified leads for us because of this and their experience.”

Chris Ryan

Sales Director at CommonTime

Build it or buy it - a comparison

Insourcing B2B lead generation (Build it) allows businesses to maintain full control over their processes, ensuring campaigns align closely with internal goals and brand messaging. With an in-house team, communication is often faster, and insights from the sales and marketing teams can be shared seamlessly.

However, insourcing comes with challenges, such as recruiting and retaining skilled Sales Development Representatives (SDRs), managing ongoing training, and maintaining productivity. Additionally, the cost of technology, tools, and the time needed to develop a robust strategy can stretch internal resources, making it harder to achieve a strong return on investment.

Outsourcing B2B lead generation (Buy it) offers an efficient and scalable alternative, leveraging external expertise and established processes to deliver results quickly. Partnering with a specialist provider gives businesses access to trained professionals, proven strategies, and the latest technology without the overheads of building an in-house team.

This approach reduces the burden on internal resources, allowing teams to focus on core business activities. While outsourcing requires trust and alignment with an external partner, the benefits of reduced time-to-market, consistent lead flow, and expert campaign execution often outweigh the challenges, particularly for businesses looking to scale efficiently.

£3,750,000 worth of deals identified In the past two years

“So far, Shortlist have generated a large volume of high-quality leads, all of which have been well-qualified, which helps us to reach our targets.”

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FAQs

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We can help with all elements from recruiting the right team, implementing KPI and management strategies through to onboarding, training and ongoing management.

After 15 years in business there are very few industries that we haven't got experience in, you can find out more from our Industry page or call us.

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