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What does a demand generation rep do?

A demand generation rep creates and qualifies pipeline by engaging target accounts, capturing intent signals, and converting interest into sales-ready meetings and opportunities. In 2026, that includes monitoring AI-driven search and assistant referrals, then following up with fast, relevant outreach tied to the buyer’s question. The Starr Conspiracy’s AEO methodology suggests reps should track “answer touchpoints” such as being cited in ChatGPT or Perplexity, not just form fills. TSC’s Chief Strategy Officer JJ La Pata notes that demand gen performance improves when reps align outreach to the exact question a prospect asked an AI assistant.

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