Cold Email Expert

Posted 4 days ago

Worldwide

Summary

# Cold Email Expert Needed (Smartlead / Instantly / Deliverability) We're looking for an experienced cold email expert to help us build and scale outbound campaigns. ### Responsibilities * Set up and manage cold email infrastructure * Configure domains, DNS (SPF, DKIM, DMARC), and inboxes * Warm up email accounts * Build and optimize Smartlead campaigns * Monitor deliverability and inbox placement * Reduce spam rates and improve open/reply rates * Create and optimize campaign sequences * Troubleshoot deliverability issues * Scale campaigns while maintaining strong sender reputation ### Requirements * Proven experience with Smartlead, Instantly, or similar platforms * Strong understanding of cold email deliverability * Experience with Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and DNS records * Knowledge of domain rotation, mailbox management, and warm-up strategies * Experience scaling campaigns to thousands of emails per day * Ability to provide examples of previous results ### Bonus * Experience with AI personalization * Experience with Clay, Apollo, ListKit, or other lead data providers * Experience integrating with CRMs such as GoHighLevel * Experience building outbound systems for agencies When applying, please include: 1. What cold email platforms you've used 2. The largest outbound operation you've managed 3. Typical open and reply rates you've achieved 4. A brief explanation of how you maximize deliverability 5. Any case studies or results you can share

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
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  • 1-3 months
    Duration
  • Expert
    Experience Level
  • $4.00

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    $15.00

    Hourly
  • Remote Job
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Mandatory skills
Email Marketing
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  • Last viewed by client:2 days ago
  • Interviewing:
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About the client
Member since May 19, 2025
  • USA
    Huntingtonbeach12:39 PM
  • $3K total spent
    26 hires, 12 active
  • 75 hours

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