From Connection to Collection: Generated 250+ High-Quality Retailer Leads via LinkedIn
From Connection to Collection: Generated 250+ High-Quality Retailer Leads via LinkedIn
For a jewellery wholesaler, growth isn't measured in single sales but in strong, lasting partnerships with retail showrooms. The traditional methods of expanding this network—trade shows, cold calls, and travel—are time-consuming and often inefficient. The core challenge is clear: how do you bypass the gatekeepers and speak directly to the key decision-makers at hundreds of retail stores across the country?
The answer lies on the world's largest professional network. At Jewellers Grow, we leverage the power of LinkedIn Ads to run hyper-targeted B2B campaigns that build valuable wholesale pipelines. Let's break down the exact, numbers-backed strategy that recently generated over 250 high-quality leads from retail jewellery sellers for a major wholesaler.
Unlike consumer-focused platforms, LinkedIn provides a professional context where users are in a business mindset. For a wholesaler, this is invaluable. Its true power lies in its unparalleled targeting capabilities, allowing us to zero in on the exact individuals who make stocking decisions.
Our strategy was built around a high-value offer and a frictionless conversion process, designed for busy professionals.
Step 1: Defining the Offer and the Ideal Partner Profile
Before launching the campaign, we established two critical elements:
The Ideal Customer Profile (ICP): We weren't targeting everyone. Our focus was on "Owners, Founders, and Purchase Heads of independent and multi-store jewellery retailers with 10-200 employees in India."
The High-Value Offer: Instead of a hard sell, we offered something of immediate value: a free download of the "Exclusive 2026 Wholesale Catalogue & Jewellery Trend Report." This positioned our client as an industry authority and provided a compelling reason for a retailer to engage.
Step 2: Hyper-Targeted Audience Building in Campaign Manager
We used LinkedIn's precise targeting filters to build a highly curated audience, ensuring minimal ad spend waste.
Targeting Layers Used:
Geography: India
Industry: Retail, Luxury Goods & Jewelry
Job Titles: Owner, Founder, Director, Partner, Head of Merchandising, Purchase Manager, Procurement Head
Company Size: 11-50 employees, 51-200 employees
The Result: This created a specific, high-potential audience of approximately 45,000 key decision-makers, eliminating irrelevant viewers.
Step 3: Crafting Professional, Value-Driven Ad Creatives
The tone and messaging for a B2B audience must be professional and benefit-oriented.
Ad Formats: We used a strategic mix, including:
Single Image Ads: Featuring a stunning hero piece from the new collection.
Carousel Ads: Showcasing the diverse styles within the catalogue (e.g., Bridal, Contemporary, Traditional).
Lead Gen Form Ads: The core of the campaign, designed for seamless lead capture.
B2B Ad Copy: The language focused on benefits for the retailer's business, with headlines like:
"Stock Exclusive Designs Your Customers Will Love"
"Improve Your Margins with Our New Wholesale Collection"
"Preview the Trends: Download Our 2026 Catalogue"
Step 4: Leveraging Frictionless LinkedIn Lead Gen Forms
To maximize conversions from busy decision-makers, we used LinkedIn's native Lead Gen Forms. These forms pre-populate with a user's profile information (name, company, job title, email), allowing them to submit a lead in just a couple of clicks. We added one custom qualifying question—"What is your primary product focus? (Gold, Diamond, etc.)"—to help the sales team segment and prioritize follow-ups.
The 60-day campaign successfully translated a niche professional audience into a tangible sales pipeline.
✅ 268 High-Quality Leads Generated: The campaign produced 268 leads from verified owners, directors, and procurement managers of retail jewellery businesses.
🎯 40% Below Target Cost Per Lead (CPL): We achieved an average CPL of ₹1,800. This was 40% more efficient than the client's initial target, proving the value of hyper-targeting.
📈 75% Marketing Qualified Lead (MQL) Rate: After a quick verification process, 75% of the leads (201 leads) were classified as MQLs, indicating genuine interest and a good fit with the client's business.
🤝 40 New Retail Partnerships: The client's sales team reported an impressive 15% lead-to-customer conversion rate within the first 90 days, resulting in 40 new retail accounts being opened directly from the campaign's leads.
Expanding a wholesale jewellery business requires a different playbook. Success lies in precision, professionalism, and providing value upfront. LinkedIn offers the unparalleled ability to bypass the noise, connect directly with the right decision-makers, and build a scalable, predictable pipeline of new retail partners.
Looking to expand your retail network and get your collections into more showrooms? Contact Jewellers Grow today for a free B2B lead generation strategy session and let's build your wholesale pipeline.
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