Lusha's Flex Search lets you find prospects using plain-language queries instead of manually adjusting filters. Type something like "VP Marketing Boston Finance" directly in the search bar and Lusha's AI translates it into relevant results — which you can then refine further using the standard filters.
Find your ideal customer profile
Log in to your Lusha account and click the "Search" button in the left sidebar menu.
Select whether you're searching for Contacts or Companies.
In the upper search bar, type in the specifics of your ideal customer, such as "VP Marketing in Germany".
Use the side filters to adjust and focus your search. Leverage filters like Employee headcount, Job changes, Funding, and more.
💡 Note: Use quotes for an exact search. For example, to find a company named "York IE" type it with quotes.
5. Click on the contact you're interested in, then click Show Details to reveal their contact information.
Find a specific contact or company
To find a specific person, try these easy query combinations:
Click Contacts under the search bar.
Enter the full name of your prospect, like: "John Doe".
You can also combine name and company, like: "John Doe Acme Labs"
How to find companies
Click Companies under the search bar.
Type the company name you're looking for and press enter.
You can also search by location, industry, specialties, and technology. For instance: "Finance Blockchain".
Click on a company row to open the sidebar panel with more details.
Click View Employees to see all contacts at that company.
Search using the prospecting filters
You can also start with filters to set specific parameters like location or industry directly.
Enter the Prospecting platform.
Choose whether you want to search for Contacts or Companies.
Enter the values for filters such as Location, Industry, Employee headcount, and more.
Click on a row in the results to open a sidebar with full contact or company details.
Click Show details to reveal contact information.
Click Save Search next to filters to save your search for later. Learn more about saved searches.
Search query tips
Type | Query | Example | Best for |
Contact | Name + Company | "John Smith Acme Corp" | Finding a specific person at a specific company |
Contact | Job Title + Industry + Location | "VP Sales Construction Miami" | Targeting professionals in a defined role and area |
Contact | Job Title + Company | "VP R&D Lusha" | Finding a decision-maker at a specific company |
Contact | Name + Industry | "Sarah Johnson in Healthcare" | Finding an individual within a specific industry |
Companies | Company + HQ Location | "Acme Corp in New York" | Locating a company's main office in a city |
Companies | Industry + Technology | "Finance Blockchain" | Finding companies using specific technologies |
Next steps after finding your prospects
Once you've found and revealed your contacts or company details, you can continue your workflow seamlessly:
Save to a list — curate all your prospects into a useful and manageable list
Add to an automated email sequence via Lusha Engage
Apply tags for organization
Export data to a CSV for external use
Make sure to first press on "Show details" to enable all of these options!
FAQs
What makes Flex Search different from the classic search?
Flex Search lets you find ICPs using natural language instead of manually applying filters one by one. The classic mode still works and is accessible if you prefer it.
Why is the new search feature labeled as Beta?
The Beta label reflects that the search logic is still being refined. We're also providing access to the classic mode during this period.
Are there any action differences between Flex Search and classic search?
No. You can still do the same actions — saving to a list, pushing to CRM or an email sequence, and displaying contact or company details — just faster.
Does Flex Search return more results than classic search?
Yes. The enhanced flexibility allows for a broader range of related results, giving you a richer search experience.