HOW TO HIRE · BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire telemarketing & lead generation in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
A telemarketing & lead generation in Ireland costs €150–€450 per day, typically around €250. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.
- Search and compare — no account needed
- Nearest to you first
- One score from Google, Trustpilot and Locufy reviews
THE 60-SECOND VERSION
Hiring telemarketing & lead generation in five steps
- Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers telemarketing & lead generation work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — follow-Up Strategies — effective telemarketing includes follow-up strategies to maintain contact with leads.
- How does complexity of the campaign change the price?It sets how much preparation the job needs. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does experience of the telemarketer change the price?An established name can charge more because the diary is full. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does duration of the project change the price?The hours quoted are the hours worked, not an estimate of the job. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- What is not included?Lead Qualification — once leads are generated, they must be qualified to determine their potential as customers — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a telemarketing & lead generation job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Check before you book
No register applies
NO REGISTER APPLIES. Anyone may trade as a designer, developer or marketer, and no qualification is required. Everything that protects you is in the contract, and the clause people forget is OWNERSHIP: without an assignment in writing the creator is the first owner of copyright in what they make, so you may be paying for a licence to use your own logo or website rather than for the thing itself.
Look for the trader badge and the ID-checked badge on the Locufy profile — both are checked by us, not claimed by the provider.
What to check instead
Who owns the work on delivery, in writing — assignment, not just 'full rights'; What happens to the source files, the domain and the hosting account, named; The deliverables listed with a number — how many concepts, how many revisions; The milestones and what each payment is for; For ads, whether the spend is separate from the fee, and who holds the ad account; Two references from clients whose work you can actually see.
Ask for each of these before you agree a price, and get the answers in the same message as the quote.
Insurance
Expect professional indemnity — for tech work, ask specifically about cyber cover. From a company, ask for the insurer, the limit and the VAT number, and ask who actually attends: the team that turns up may be employed, subcontracted or both, and only one of those is supervised by the firm you are paying.
Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.
Trader or private seller
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.
Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.
VAT
VAT at 23%, the standard rate Revenue publishes for this service. Ask whether the price you were given includes it. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately.
Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →
A good answer: No register covers telemarketing & lead generation work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — follow-Up Strategies — effective telemarketing includes follow-up strategies to maintain contact with leads.
A good answer: It sets how much preparation the job needs. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: An established name can charge more because the diary is full. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: The hours quoted are the hours worked, not an estimate of the job. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Lead Qualification — once leads are generated, they must be qualified to determine their potential as customers — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a telemarketing & lead generation job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
A good answer: Expect professional indemnity — for tech work, ask specifically about cyber cover — cold Calling — cold calling is a primary method in telemarketing, where agents reach out to potential customers who have not previously expressed interest.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the telemarketing & lead generation starts, and an itemised invoice after — market Research — telemarketing often begins with thorough market research to identify potential leads.
Getting the quote right
- Complexity of the campaign — it sets how much preparation the job needs.
- Experience of the telemarketer — an established name can charge more because the diary is full.
- Duration of the project — the hours quoted are the hours worked, not an estimate of the job.
- Number of leads targeted — numbers decide whether one person can manage it alone.
- In writing before anyone starts — a message on Locufy counts
- What is NOT included, named
- Who actually attends, and whether they are employed or subcontracted
- The VAT number, and whether it checks out on the Revenue register
Walk away if
- They will not talk about it: complexity of the campaign — it sets how much preparation the job needs
- They will not talk about it: experience of the telemarketer — an established name can charge more because the diary is full
- They will not talk about it: duration of the project — the hours quoted are the hours worked, not an estimate of the job
- A price for the telemarketing & lead generation before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
- Cash only, or a large deposit before anything at all has started
- No written quote, or one that moves once the telemarketing & lead generation has begun
What telemarketing & lead generation costs: €150–€450 per day
The figures are for the job, per day, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Cold calling and Follow-up calls each carry their own band. Telemarketing & Lead Generation price guide →
Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.
KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE
Telemarketing & lead generations near you, with the badges that matter shown
ID checked, trader status and one score from every review — on the card, before you message anyone. Nearest first. No account needed to look.
Or post the job free and let them come to you.
- Look firstComplexity of the campaign — it sets how much preparation the job needs — that is what the telemarketing & lead generation is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneExperience of the telemarketer — an established name can charge more because the diary is full — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfDuration of the project — the hours quoted are the hours worked, not an estimate of the job — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherNumber of leads targeted — numbers decide whether one person can manage it alone — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the telemarketing & lead generation is still there.
- What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, expertise of the professionals involved — a licensed provider costs more than an unlicensed one, and should.
- Market Research
- Telemarketing often begins with thorough market research to identify potential leads.
- Cold Calling
- Cold calling is a primary method in telemarketing, where agents reach out to potential customers who have not previously expressed interest.
- Lead Qualification
- Once leads are generated, they must be qualified to determine their potential as customers.
- Follow-Up Strategies
- Effective telemarketing includes follow-up strategies to maintain contact with leads.
- Follow-Up Calls
- These calls are made to leads who have previously expressed interest, aiming to nurture the relationship and convert them into customers.
- Appointment Setting
- Scheduling meetings between your sales team and potential clients to facilitate further discussions and negotiations.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring telemarketing & lead generation: questions people ask
The cost of telemarketing services can vary based on factors such as the complexity of the campaign, the experience of the telemarketer, and the duration of the project. Additionally, the target market and industry can also play significant roles in determining pricing.
The duration of a telemarketing campaign can vary widely, often lasting from a few weeks to several months. This depends on the campaign's goals, the number of leads being targeted, and the frequency of calls.
While general telemarketers can handle many campaigns, hiring a qualified specialist may be beneficial for niche markets or complex products. Specialists often bring industry knowledge and skills that can enhance lead generation efforts.
Same-day availability for telemarketing services may be limited, as effective campaigns typically require planning and preparation. However, some providers may offer expedited services for urgent needs.
Yes, many telemarketing services offer packages that allow clients to book multiple related jobs together. This can lead to cost savings and a more cohesive marketing strategy.
Out of scope tasks for telemarketing may include technical support, direct sales transactions, or in-person meetings. Telemarketing primarily focuses on initial lead generation and qualification rather than closing sales.
MORE GUIDES
More hiring guides in business & professional
Telemarketing & lead generations near you
Sources — checked October 2026
- Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000
- CCPC — your rights when you buy a service
- Consumer Rights Act 2022
- Courts Service — small claims
- Revenue — ADVERTISING - SERVICE — Standard rate
- Revenue — current VAT rates (effective 1 January 2026)
- Revenue — VAT thresholds: €42,500 for a person supplying services only