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B2B lead generation: building a pipeline of qualified prospects

KPI, TAM and account qualification to fuel your campaigns.

6 steps6 configuration levers10 related case studies4 frequently asked questions

B2B lead generation **is the foundational process** of identifying and qualifying prospects who genuinely correspond to your ideal customer profile. It is the basis of all successful prospecting and determines the quality of every downstream campaign.

Our method starts with a precise KPI framework, followed by the construction of the TAM, an account-by-account qualification and the identification of the right decision-makers. The lists delivered are enriched and can be activated directly.

Performance comes from precision, not raw volume. A short but qualified list converts better than a massive, unfiltered database.

What this service covers

  • βœ“ICP definition workshop
  • βœ“TAM mapping and potential estimation
  • βœ“Identification of target companies
  • βœ“Qualification of accounts according to business criteria
  • βœ“Identification of decision-makers by account
  • βœ“Email, telephone and LinkedIn enrichment
  • βœ“Preparation of personalisation elements
  • βœ“CSV delivery or CRM integration
  • βœ“Documentation of the qualification framework
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6-step lead generation process

  1. 1

    ICP Workshop

    Define who to contact and why.

  2. 2

    TAM Mapping

    Measure the size of the market that can really be exploited.

  3. 3

    Sourcing

    Identify priority accounts and segments.

  4. 4

    Qualification

    Filter according to your value criteria.

  5. 5

    Decision-makers

    Find the right contacts for each account.

  6. 6

    Delivery

    Export a clean, actionable database.

Why is a lead pipeline built before it is sent?

The best outbound sequences fail with a poor foundation. According to Forrester, companies with a structured lead generation process close 50% more sales-ready leads at 33% lower cost. We treat lead generation as a discipline in its own right, with a clear qualification standard.

Therefore, the value delivered is not just the final list: it is also the reproducible method that enables you to industrialise your acquisition. A short but qualified list converts better than a massive, unfiltered database because precision drives pipeline quality.

In summary:

Key takeaways

  • Lead generation is a discipline that precedes and determines outbound success
  • Structured lead gen closes 50% more sales-ready leads at lower cost
  • Start with a precise ICP framework, then build TAM and qualify account-by-account
  • A reproducible method enables you to industrialise acquisition over time

Lead generation results

Step 1/2 β€” Configure

50%

Configuring your lead generation needs

Share your expectations of volume and precision to frame the assignment.

ICP definition level

Desired volume of leads

Target geographies

Levels of decision-makers

Available sources

Delivery times

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Case studies

Field proof for this service

Discover real campaigns delivered by devlo in Switzerland, Belgium, France and DACH. Each case study shows results, the method used, and operational learnings.

Accounting software
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200,000 turnover signed

Β·80+ appointments

Β·45 new customers

·60% conversion demo→client

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Horus Software

Belgium

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HR-tech
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54 meetings in the DACH region

Β·71% open

Β·29% click-through

Β·516 prospects contacted

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CareerLunch

DACH

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Cybersecurity
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4,500 companies targeted

Β·10+ campaigns

Β·81% open

Β·54% response rate

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Saporo

Multi-country

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Professional training
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45% response rate

Β·73% open

Β·14 qualified appointments

Β·Contracts signed

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Cegos

German-speaking Switzerland

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ERP
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+30 interested prospects

Β·69% response rate

Β·1,600 companies analysed

Β·12 days before 1st appointment

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Abacus

French-speaking Switzerland

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Pharma
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First appointments in 3 weeks

Β·52.7% open

Β·+1,000 cold calls

Β·Increase in demos

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IDDI

International

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Mobility
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40 interested prospects

Β·20 discovery calls

Β·15 demos planned

Β·14% interest

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Locky

Belgium / France

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Energy
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52 interested prospects

Β·74% open

Β·37% response rate

Β·Multi-ICP validation

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SquareCo

International

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Audiovisuel
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16 qualified appointments

Β·89% open

Β·69% response rate

Β·6% of meetings

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Lemanvisio

Switzerland

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Commercial property
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11 qualified tenants

Β·87% open

Β·73% response rate

Β·9 days before 1st appointment

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HIAG

Switzerland

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FAQ lead generation

The difference between lead generation and prospecting?

Lead generation builds the base (who to contact).

Lead generation builds the base (who to contact). Prospecting executes the contact (how and when to contact).

Lead time for a list of 500 prospects?

Generally 5 to 10 working days, depending on the complexity of the PCI and the areas targeted.

Generally 5 to 10 working days, depending on the complexity of the PCI and the areas targeted.

Delivery formats available?

CSV/Excel, lemlist/Instantly import, or direct HubSpot/Salesforce integration depending on your stack.

CSV/Excel, lemlist/Instantly import, or direct HubSpot/Salesforce integration depending on your stack.

Do you offer customer lookalikes?

Yes, we analyse your best customers to extract common attributes and build similar targets.

Yes, we analyse your best customers to extract common attributes and build similar targets.

Build a base that converts

Receive an ICP/TAM strategy and a plan for producing qualified leads.