Experienced Cold Email Deliverability & Lead Generation Expert Needed (USA B2B)

Project Overview We are looking for an experienced Cold Email Marketing Specialist to set up a professional cold email outreach system for our business. Our target audience is residential home builders in the United States, and our goal is to generate qualified leads through highly personalized cold email campaigns with excellent inbox placement. This is not a bulk email blasting project. We are looking for someone who understands deliverability, email infrastructure, and long-term cold outreach strategies. Project Scope We need an expert who can: Recommend the best cold email platform (Smartlead, Instantly, Lemlist, Apollo, etc.) Set up the complete cold email infrastructure Configure SPF, DKIM, and DMARC correctly Ensure excellent email deliverability Prevent emails from landing in spam folders Set up email warm-up if required Create a professional cold email sequence Help identify the best strategy for targeting residential home builders in the USA Set up tracking for opens, replies, and campaign performance Provide recommendations for scaling future campaigns Explain how we can manage and continue the campaign after the initial setup Milestone Plan Milestone 1 – Email Infrastructure Setup Review our domain and email accounts Configure SPF, DKIM, and DMARC Recommend and set up the best cold email platform Configure email warm-up (if required) Ensure everything is properly configured for maximum deliverability Milestone 2 – Campaign Setup Create professional cold email copy and sequence Configure campaign settings Optimize inbox placement Test the campaign before launch Milestone 3 – Campaign Launch & Handover Launch the campaign Monitor the initial performance Provide recommendations based on the results Deliver documentation and explain how we can continue managing the campaign Budget Fixed Price Project: USD $100–150 Our preferred budget for the initial setup is USD $100–150, depending on your experience, proposed strategy, and the value you provide. This project is intended as an initial paid trial. If the setup and results meet our expectations, we are looking for a long-term partner to manage and scale our cold email outreach campaigns. Required Experience Please apply only if you have proven experience with: Cold Email Outreach Email Deliverability Smartlead, Instantly, Lemlist, Apollo or similar platforms SPF, DKIM & DMARC configuration Domain warm-up Email verification B2B Lead Generation USA outreach campaigns Please Answer the Following How many cold email campaigns have you managed? Which platform would you recommend for this project, and why? How do you maximize inbox placement and avoid spam folders? Have you worked with businesses targeting the USA? Please provide examples. Can you share any case studies or campaign results? What reply rates or results have your campaigns achieved? What tools do you use for email verification and warm-up? How long will the complete setup take? What deliverables will you provide? If you were promoting a premium B2B service to residential home builders in the USA, what strategy would you recommend? Important To help us identify applicants who have carefully read this job post, please begin your proposal with the words: "Cold Email Expert" Applications that do not include these words at the beginning may not be considered. Please avoid AI-generated or generic copy-and-paste proposals. We value thoughtful responses that clearly explain your experience, recommended strategy, and why you are the right fit for this project. Company details, portfolio, and marketing materials will be shared with shortlisted candidates during the interview process. We are looking for an experienced professional who can build a reliable cold email system that generates high-quality leads and becomes a long-term partner as our business grows.