diff --git a/erpnext/crm/doctype/lead/lead.py b/erpnext/crm/doctype/lead/lead.py
index a98886c6481..105c58d110f 100644
--- a/erpnext/crm/doctype/lead/lead.py
+++ b/erpnext/crm/doctype/lead/lead.py
@@ -182,7 +182,7 @@ class Lead(SellingController, CRMNote):
 				"last_name": self.last_name,
 				"salutation": self.salutation,
 				"gender": self.gender,
-				"job_title": self.job_title,
+				"designation": self.job_title,
 				"company_name": self.company_name,
 			}
 		)