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💼 160+ clients served
🎯 6+ years of B2B sales and outbound experience
Hi, I’m Charles. I help companies build and launch complete cold email outbound systems without having to figure out the technical infrastructure, targeting, lead sourcing, deliverability, or copy themselves.
My service is a 21-day, done-for-you cold email buildout and launch designed for founders, startups, agencies, SaaS companies, consultants, and lean sales teams that want a reliable outbound engine they can take over once it is live or keep me on long term for an ongoing engagement.
During the 21-day engagement setup, I build the entire system from the ground up, including:
* ICP development and targeting strategy
* Verified B2B lead sourcing through Apollo and Clay
* Lead list building, verification, and cleanup
* Cold email campaign strategy
* Complete email sequence copywriting
* Personalization and messaging strategy
* Domain and sending-inbox infrastructure setup
* Instantly.ai workspace and campaign setup
* SPF, DKIM, and DMARC configuration guidance
* Inbox warmup and deliverability optimization
* Campaign settings and sending-schedule configuration
* Final quality assurance and campaign launch
* System handoff once the campaign is live with coaching on how to use it included
My role is to build, optimize, and launch the infrastructure so your team leaves with a functioning cold email system that it can continue operating internally or keep me on to help manage it long term.
Over the past six years, I have worked hands-on in B2B sales as an SDR, Account Executive, and outbound operator. I have supported more than 160 clients across SaaS, agencies, professional services, and other high-ticket B2B industries.
I have also worked with or supported campaigns involving companies such as ZoomInfo, ServiceTitan, Google, Amazon, Salesforce, and others.
Cold email works best when it is built as a real sales system rather than treated as a quick email blast. My approach prioritizes healthy sending infrastructure, accurate targeting, strong copy, optimized deliverability, and a clean campaign launch.
If you need someone to build your complete cold email outbound infrastructure and launch your first campaign within 21 days, send me a message or invite me to your project.
Business Development
Cold Email
Email Outreach
Email Copywriting
Email Deliverability
Email Platform Account Setup
Email Management
Email Campaign Setup
Email Marketing Strategy
Email Marketing
Apollo.io
Clay
Outbound Sales
Sales
Appointment Setting
CRM Software
Sal D.
Los Angeles, California
$51/hr
5.0
35 jobs
Seasoned B2B Sales expert who built a $13.4M SQL pipeline, securing $5.023M in closed TCV. Proven leader leveraging strategic enterprise prospecting to pinpoint ideal client fits and cultivate enduring partnerships via consultative selling. Consistently honored for top-tier achievements in B2B tech, now targeting high-growth companies to accelerate net new logo revenue in BDR positions.
Awards:
'25 Q3 Top Performer Award
'25 Q1 BDR Team Lead
'23 Millionaire Gold Sales Performance Award
'23 Top Performer Award
Experience:
Business Development Representative
- ‘25 Q3 Top Performer Award
- Generated $1.72M in Sales Qualified Pipeline
- $276k Net New Revenue Closed
- Responsible for gaining access to Public and Private accounts by maintaining and managing 572 accounts
SellX
Sales Development Rep
- ‘25 Q1 BDR Team Lead, SellX
- Generated $2.01 in Sales Qualified Pipeline
- $485K Net New Revenue Closed
- Responsible for gaining access to private accounts by maintaining and managing 650 accounts
Servpro of Palmdale North
Business Development Rep
- First field rep in company history to generate $1M+ in SQL pipeline
- Played a key role in producing $4.272M in closed revenue through outbound prospecting and partner engagement
- Earned Double Volume Award (2024) and Millionaire Gold Sales Award (2023) for top performance across the region
Skills:
- SalesForce CRM
- Hubspot CRM
- Gong.io
- Zoominfo
- Consultative Selling
- Hunter/Farmer Sales Strategies
- LinkedIn Sales Nav
- Prospecting
- Pipeline Management
Business Development
Sales
Sales Development
Outreach Strategy
Sales Optimization
Lead Generation
Email Communication
Cold Calling
Cold Email
Marketing Automation
Salesforce CRM
HubSpot
LinkedIn Sales Navigator
Copywriting
Sales Prospecting Software
Emily S.
Tallahassee, Florida
$40/hr
5.0
6 jobs
Business Development | B2B Sales consultant in Manufacturing & Precision Engineering With 12 years in plastics manufacturing, rubber molding, and quality inspection systems, I drive new business growth for industrial clients through targeted prospecting, executive outreach, and pilot project management. Currently leading business development for a visual inspection system, Proven in closing long-cycle deals, I build ICPs, craft outreach campaigns, and track KPIs in CRMs to deliver results and reports for clients weekly. Past successes include lead generation pilots, sales playbooks, and multi-company portfolio management. I enjoy working with tier 1 and 2 suppliers who just need a hand with the outbound stuff so they can do what they do best!
Lead Generation
High-Ticket Closing
Client Management
Zoho CRM
Keap
Market Trends
Marketing Strategy
Email Campaign Setup
Revenue Management
Team Training
Team Management
AI File Format
ERP Software
Quality Inspection
Alaa A.
Redondo Beach, California
$50/hr
4.9
51 jobs
I design and build complete business websites for service- and product-based brands—handling both content and visual structure to ensure the message is clear, compelling, and conversion-focused. My work includes platforms such as Shopify and GoDaddy, where I manage everything from positioning and copy to layout and on-site messaging.
Selected work:
• Wealth Land Corp
• Aphrodite skin Care
In addition to website creation, I specialize in business writing and branded content, including:
• Business proposals, investor pitch decks, and company profiles
• Case studies, blog articles, and email campaigns
• Professional content design using Canva and related tools
• AI video Creating
• Data mining, lead research, and LinkedIn outreach strategy
Whether you’re preparing for a website launch, investor pitch, client presentation, or brand refresh, I’m here to support your goals with content and design built to perform.
Let’s talk about how I can help bring your next project to life.
Business Development
Business Proposal Writing
Proposal Writing
Client Management
Project Management
IT Consultation
Fast Track
Article Writing
Report Writing
Newsletter Writing
Cover Letter Writing
Press Release
Jennifer H.
Ortonville, Michigan
$95/hr
5.0
138 jobs
I bring 20+ years of hands-on B2B sales and business development experience, helping startups, growth-stage companies, and enterprise organizations drive revenue through outbound sales, lead generation, cold calling, affiliate partnerships, pipeline development, and full-cycle closing. I specialize in revenue growth, customer acquisition, sales strategy, and appointment setting, with a proven ability to build predictable pipelines and convert prospects into long-term clients.
Accomplishments:
-$5M in new revenue for a software company by closing large government and education accounts
-40% increase in customer base and revenue in 60 days for a startup
-30% sales increase for a SaaS client through a partnership program I developed
-$3M in total revenue in my best year across multiple industries
-$2.5M in new policy premium in year one as a top-producing insurance agent, earning multiple awards for highest new account acquisition
-Built and led a team of 7+ sales reps to regional award winning status , while exceeding my own sales targets
What I Do
I own the entire sales cycle: prospecting, lead generation, pipeline management, discovery calls, presentations, negotiation, and closing. I self-source leads through cold calling,
LinkedIn, email campaigns, and strategic partnerships.
I've closed high-ticket B2B deals in SaaS, software development, government contracts, IT services, healthcare, insurance, and real estate. I know how to navigate long sales cycles and complex procurement processes.
How I Work
I built my sales career from scratch — cold-calling daily, self-sourcing 100% of leads, and closing deals across medical practices, manufacturing, professional services, and enterprise accounts.
I'm HubSpot Advanced Certified and proficient in Salesforce, Pipedrive, LinkedIn, Sales Navigator, Apollo, and Outreach. I use data and CRM analytics to optimize performance, but I close deals through real conversations and relationships.
AI Sales Systems I Build
I build AI-powered outbound engines from the ground up — automated account research, targeted list-building, and personalized outreach at scale using Claude, ChatGPT, Cowork, and Apollo, wired straight into their CRM. Pipeline fills faster and I am able to spend time selling instead of digging for leads. I still close the way I always have — real conversations — but AI is how I get in front of more of the right people, faster.
Who I Work With
Startups building their first sales engine, growth-stage companies scaling revenue, and enterprises launching new products. I take full accountability for bringing on new accounts and generating revenue.
You're hiring 20+ years of proven expertise and someone who delivers results from day one. My rate is $90.00/hr with a minimum 2-week engagement to start. I'm open to discussing hybrid compensation structures after an initial engagement period once we've established a working relationship and there's a clear path to earnings. Commission-only arrangements are not a fit.
Business Development
Lead Generation
Sales
B2B Marketing
Outreach Strategy
Outbound Sales
HubSpot
Customer Acquisition
Cold Calling
Appointment Scheduling
Affiliate Marketing
B2B Lead Generation
CRM Software
CRM Automation
High-Ticket Closing
Jacob K.
Overland Park, Kansas
$75/hr
5.0
146 jobs
I Build GTM Systems That Generate Pipeline, Not Just Campaigns
Most companies don’t have a lead problem. They have a broken go-to-market system.
* Outbound isn’t connected to inbound
* Paid traffic doesn’t convert
* Attribution is unreliable
* Follow-up is inconsistent or manual
I build specialized, automated GTM systems that connect outbound, inbound, and lifecycle into a single engine. Since 2018, I’ve helped generate $12.5M+ in revenue by designing systems that consistently produce pipeline not just activity.
What I Build:
1. Outbound GTM Engines
* Cold email + LinkedIn systems built around real buying signals
* Targeting based on hiring trends, behavior, and intent
* Multi-touch sequences that feel personalized at scale
2. Automated Pipeline Infrastructure
* Lead capture > routing > follow-up > conversion
* CRM, outbound tools, and analytics fully connected
* No dropped leads, no manual gaps
3. Lifecycle & Monetization Systems
* Rich HTML newsletters and nurture flows
* Upsell, re-engagement, and retention sequences
* Built to drive revenue not vanity metrics
4. Full-Funnel GTM Integration
* SEO + content aligned with real demand signals
* Paid ads layered on top of proven segments
* Email + lifecycle maximizing every touchpoint
Most agencies sell channels.
I build the system that makes all channels work together at a fraction of the cost. Your outbound system becomes the foundation for everything else:
GTM is no longer marketing. It’s engineering.
The Gamma Growth Partners Framework:
* Data Layer → who you target (signals > lists)
* Messaging Layer → relevance + timing
* Distribution Layer → outbound, inbound, paid
* Conversion Layer → follow-up + lifecycle
* Optimization Layer → continuous iteration
Most companies are missing 2–3 of these layers.
That’s where pipeline breaks.
Recent Results:
* SaaS: 200+ users/month
* SEO Agency: 10+ opportunities/week
* Local Services: 20+ opportunities/week
* iOS App: +$20K MRR in 4 weeks
* Agency: $1.5M ARR in 90 days
Why Clients Work With Me
Most freelancers: Write templates, Pull lists, Press send
Most agencies: Sell disconnected services, Move slowly, Charge high retainers
I: Design the system, Build it end-to-end, Connect every channel, Optimize continuously
Stack Experience:
Clay, Pipedrive, HubSpot, Apollo, Instantly, Smartlead
Mailchimp, Klaviyo, Salesforce
GTM, GA4, SEO, paid ads, outbound infrastructure
If you reach out, I’ll break down:
* Where your GTM system is leaking revenue
* What signals you should actually be targeting
* A clear system to fix it
Business Development
Sales & Marketing
Automation
SaaS
Startup Consulting
Outbound Sales
Business Analysis
Omnichannel Marketing
Prospect List
Channel Prioritization
Strategy
List Building
Customer Service
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