Cold Email Outreach Specialist Needed (Smartlead / Instantly / Apollo)

Posted 4 weeks ago

Worldwide

Summary

We are looking for an experienced Cold Email Outreach Specialist to help us generate qualified leads and book meetings with decision-makers. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience managing outbound campaigns from start to finish, including lead sourcing, list building, email deliverability, campaign setup, copywriting, and appointment setting. This is not a list-building-only role. We need someone who understands how to turn cold prospects into qualified conversations. ## Responsibilities • Build and manage cold email campaigns using Smartlead or Instantly AI • Source and verify targeted leads using Apollo, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Clay, or similar tools • Set up and monitor SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and email deliverability • Create and optimize cold email sequences and follow-ups • Monitor campaign performance and improve reply rates • Qualify interested prospects and book meetings • Maintain campaign reports and outreach tracking ## Requirements • Proven experience with Smartlead AI and/or Instantly AI • Experience using Apollo.io for lead generation • Strong understanding of email deliverability • Experience writing B2B cold email copy • Ability to build targeted prospect lists • Strong communication skills • Experience booking qualified appointments ## Nice to Have • LinkedIn outreach experience • Clay experience • B2B SaaS outreach experience • Lead generation for agencies or service businesses ## When Applying Please Include 1. Examples of campaigns you have managed 2. Results achieved (reply rates, meetings booked, positive replies) 3. Tools you use 4. Your process for launching a cold email campaign 5. Your hourly rate or monthly retainer We are looking for a long-term partner who understands cold outreach and can consistently generate qualified opportunities.

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About the client
Member since May 16, 2026
  • United States
    Traverse City1:22 AM
  • $4.6K total spent
    354 hires, 31 active
  • 13 hours
  • HR & Business Services
    Small company (2-9 people)

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