Virtual Sales Associate (Short-Term Contract) – Equestrian & Corporate Gifting Sales

Project Length: 1 Month (Potential Extension) Hours: Part-Time / Flexible Location: Remote About Us We are a luxury handcrafted footwear company based in New York, specializing in premium equestrian boots and custom footwear. We are launching a new line of ready-made paddock boots and are seeking a motivated Virtual Sales Associate to help expand our dealer network and generate corporate gifting opportunities. Project Overview We are looking for a highly organized and results-driven sales professional to conduct outbound business development and lead generation for two key initiatives: 1. Equestrian Sales Research and identify tack shops, equestrian retailers, trainers, and dealers across the United States and Canada. Reach out via email, phone, and LinkedIn to introduce our ready-made paddock boot program. Schedule meetings and product presentations for our team. Maintain outreach records and follow-up schedules. 2. Corporate Gifting Sales Identify potential corporate gifting opportunities among financial firms, law firms, private equity firms, hedge funds, family offices, luxury brands, and other high-end businesses. Reach out to decision-makers regarding premium custom footwear and luxury gifting programs for clients, executives, and employee recognition. Generate qualified leads and schedule discovery calls. Requirements Prior experience in B2B sales, lead generation, appointment setting, or business development. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Comfortable conducting outbound email and phone outreach. Experience using LinkedIn, CRM systems, and prospecting tools. Self-motivated and able to work independently. Experience in luxury goods, equestrian products, corporate gifting, or premium consumer brands is a plus. Deliverables Qualified prospect lists. Outreach activity reports. Scheduled meetings with interested prospects. Detailed notes on conversations and opportunities. To Apply, please provide: A brief summary of your sales and lead generation experience. Examples of similar projects you have completed. The tools and software you use for prospecting and outreach. Your hourly rate and estimated availability for the next 30 days. Preference will be given to candidates with proven experience in outbound B2B sales, appointment setting, dealer development, or corporate gifting sales.