Cold Email & Lead Generation Specialist

Posted 4 weeks ago

Worldwide

Summary

We are looking for a skilled Cold Email & Lead Generation Specialist to support our outbound outreach projects. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience building cold email infrastructure, maintaining strong email deliverability, and sourcing highly targeted B2B prospect lists. Responsibilities * Set up and configure secondary sending domains using Google Workspace or Microsoft 365. * Configure and maintain SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and other DNS records to maximize email deliverability. * Connect and manage domains within Smartlead or Instantly for automated cold email campaigns. * Monitor inbox health, warm-up, and campaign performance. * Research and build highly targeted B2B prospect lists using tools such as LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Apollo, and Clay. * Verify and clean email databases to ensure high deliverability and minimal bounce rates. Requirements * Proven experience building and managing cold email infrastructure. * Strong understanding of email authentication, domain reputation, and inbox placement. * Hands-on experience with Smartlead, Instantly, Apollo, Clay, and similar outbound tools. * Excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to follow established workflows.

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Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Lead Generation
List Building
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:5 to 10
  • Last viewed by client:3 weeks ago
  • Hires:
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  • Interviewing:
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About the client
Member since Nov 27, 2025
  • United States
    New York1:18 AM
  • $4.8K total spent
    302 hires, 13 active
  • 31 hours

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