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Qiling L.

Fujian, China

$170/hr
5.0
342 jobs

๐Ÿ”ธExpert-Vetted๐Ÿ”ธ TOP 1% of Upwork Freelancers | China & Global Markets | Consumer & Market Insights, Vendor Scouting, Product Source, and Localization Are you seeking a strategic partner to unlock growth in China and global markets? I deliver executive-level market insights, actionable strategies, and ongoing supportโ€”helping you impress stakeholders and drive results, whether you need a project lead or a fractional insights leader. ๐Ÿ”ธMarket Insights & Strategy Consulting๐Ÿ”ธ Trusted by enterprise clients and consultanciesโ€”including Unilever, Cloudflare, GetWhy, Dynvibe, and moreโ€”for consumer insights, market analysis, and go-to-market strategies. My work supports decision-making at the highest levels, delivering clarity in complex markets. ๐Ÿ”ธVendor Research & Scouting๐Ÿ”ธ I offer specialized vendor scouting for Fortune 500s (such as P&G) and leading consultancies (like GlassDollar), with experience across industries like robotics, automated manufacturing, and sustainability. My research identifies, vets, and recommends the best-fit vendors to drive innovation and efficiency. ๐Ÿ”ธProduct Sourcing & Supplier Networks๐Ÿ”ธ For DTC brands and sourcing projects, I leverage a robust network of verified factories and suppliersโ€”going beyond online research to provide trusted, actionable options for your business needs. ๐Ÿ”ธTrusted by Industry Leaders๐Ÿ”ธ โœ… FMCG & Beauty: Unilever, P&G, L'Orรฉal, 3LAB, Nurse Jamie, PepsiCo โœ… Tech & Finance: Cloudflare, Payoneer, Two Sigma, Bloomberg, TUNE, Remerge โœ… Events & Entertainment: Lavish, Fangtu โœ… Consultancies & Agencies: GetWhy, Pilot44, Glassdollar, Dynvibe, Simporter, TeamQ, GetWhy, ICUC, IncQuery, and a few more ๐Ÿ”ธWhy Enterprise Clients Choose Me๐Ÿ”ธ โœ… Access to Industry-Leading Tools: โžข Premium sources (Mintel, Euromonitor, IBISWorld, Miaozhen, NewRank, Xigua, Crunchbase, ITJuzi, Qichacha, Tmall, JD) for cutting-edge insights โžข AI-powered custom models for predictive analytics & trend forecasting โœ… Industry-Specific Expertise: โžขTech/SaaS/Entertainment: GTM strategy & localization for Chinese and global users โžขLuxury/Retail/Tourism/Healthcare/Pharma: Consumer behavior decoding & VIP retention programs โžขFMCG: Distribution channel mapping + competitor benchmarking โžขManufacturing & Automation: Startup solution sourcing & screening Ready to turn market complexity into your competitive edgeโ€”across China and global markets? Letโ€™s discuss how I can support your team as a fractional insights consultant or project-based expert. Cheers, Qiling

  • Social Media Marketing
  • Consumer Research
  • Market Analysis
  • Audience Segmentation & Targeting
  • Quantitative Research
  • Report Writing
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Brand Research
  • Social Listening
  • English to Chinese Translation
  • WeChat
Ambra Carmen S.

Shanghai, China

$30/hr
4.3
17 jobs

Iโ€™m Ambra Schillirรณ, an Italian journalist and PR manager based between China and Thailand. I currently write for Billboard Italy and Rolling Stone Italy, and Iโ€™m also the Editor in Chief of Switch, a lifestyle media with a Chinese edition. On the PR side, I support international brands and organizations with Chinese press and media relations, helping shape strong story angles, prepare press materials, and pitch to the right outlets in China. My journalism background is a key advantage here because I know what editors look for and how to turn brand information into something truly publishable. Alongside editorial and PR work, Iโ€™m also a content creator, video host, and on camera talent. I produce UGC and branded videos, deliver voice over content in Italian and English, and Iโ€™ve also appeared as on screen talent in official Temu video advertising spots. Specialties: Chinese PR, Chinese press and media relations, press materials and pitching, editorial storytelling, content creation, video hosting, voice over, UGC, on camera talent.

  • Marketing Strategy
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Public Relations
  • Chinese
Youssef Q.

Shanghai, China

$25/hr
5.0
9 jobs

Hi, I'm Youssef๐Ÿ‘‹๐—œ ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฝ ๐˜€๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น ๐—ฏ๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ถ๐—ณ๐˜† ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜ ๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜‚๐—ฒ-๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ-๐—บ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜† ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜‚๐—ณ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—–๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿด. With a background as a business consultant, I bring strategic thinking, effective communication, and a meticulous, methodical approach to every project. ๐Ÿ…๐™’๐™๐™ฎ ๐™˜๐™๐™ค๐™ค๐™จ๐™š ๐™ฉ๐™ค ๐™ฌ๐™ค๐™ง๐™  ๐™ฌ๐™ž๐™ฉ๐™ ๐™ˆ๐™š? โ†’ 5+ years of experience in Sourcing and Supply Chain Management. โ†’ 50+ products sourced across a wide range of industries. โ†’ 10-25% lower prices negotiated compared to the lowest available on Alibaba. โ†’ Proactive mindset, acumen, and keen attention to detail. I am passionate, highly ethical, and committed to working exclusively for my clients' benefit, with a strong focus on driving cost savings that directly impact your bottom line. ๐ŸŽฏ๐™€๐™ฃ๐™™-๐™ฉ๐™ค-๐™€๐™ฃ๐™™ ๐™จ๐™ค๐™ช๐™ง๐™˜๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™œ ๐™จ๐™š๐™ง๐™ซ๐™ž๐™˜๐™š๐™จ โœ” ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐——๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ฆ๐˜‚๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜: Turn your product idea into clear, detailed, and well-organized technical documents, including specification sheets and regulatory compliance requirements. This ensures efficient supplier preselection, smooth production, and streamlined quality assurance. โœ” ๐—ฆ๐˜‚๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—œ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ถ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป & ๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—น๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด: Conduct comprehensive market research, background checks, supplier outreach, and RFQs to identify the most suitable and reliable manufacturers. โœ” ๐—–๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—”๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜†๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜€: Analyze procurement costs (fully delivered price) to ensure profitability and determine your walk-away price. โœ” ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฒ/๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ผ๐˜๐˜†๐—ฝ๐—ฒ ๐—œ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป & ๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด: Order, inspect, and test samples/prototypes. Consolidate and ship them to you. โœ” ๐—ข๐—ป-๐—ฆ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฒ ๐—”๐˜‚๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜€: Conduct factory audits to verify capabilities and compliance. โœ” ๐—ก๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ผ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป: Negotiate prices, MOQs, lead times, and all relevant terms to secure the best possible deals. โœ” ๐—ข๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—™๐—ผ๐—น๐—น๐—ผ๐˜„-๐˜‚๐—ฝ: Manage purchase orders and monitor production to ensure adherence to agreed-upon specifications, quality standards, and timely delivery. โœ” ๐—ค๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐—œ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป: Coordinate and supervise pre-shipment inspections. โœ” ๐—Ÿ๐—ผ๐—ด๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐˜€ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป: Arrange and manage logistics for seamless delivery. โœ” ๐—ฆ๐˜‚๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฝ ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers for long-term success. ๐Ÿ’ช ๐™’๐™๐™–๐™ฉ ๐™Ž๐™š๐™ฉ๐™จ ๐™ˆ๐™š ๐˜ผ๐™ฅ๐™–๐™ง๐™ฉ? With a ๐—บ๐˜‚๐—น๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐˜‚๐—น๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ธ๐—ด๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฑ, I excel at building strong relationships with Chinese suppliers, often securing favorable terms that even exceed those available to native speakers. My mission is to make your sourcing process seamless, cost-effective, and stress-free. I firmly believe that ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐˜€๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ in achieving your sourcing objectives is the ultimate measure of ๐—บ๐˜† ๐—ผ๐˜„๐—ป ๐˜€๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€. ๐Ÿค๐™‡๐™š๐™ฉ'๐™จ ๐™˜๐™ค๐™ฃ๐™ฃ๐™š๐™˜๐™ฉ! Iโ€™m always available for ๐—ฎ ๐—ณ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น to discuss your project in detail and answer any questions you have. Letโ€™s explore how I can help you achieve your goals and make your vision a reality. With regards! Youssef

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  • Factory & Supplier Auditing
  • Price & Quote Negotiation
  • Supply Chain & Logistics
  • Alibaba Sourcing
  • Amazon FBA
  • Quality Control
  • Cost Analysis
  • Vendor & Supplier Outreach
  • Mandarin Chinese
  • Contract Management
  • Procurement
  • Sourcing
  • Purchase Orders
  • Contract Negotiation
Daniel X.

Shanghai, China

$35/hr
5.0
18 jobs

Hi! I'm Daniel Xing, a Shanghai-based AI-driven China marketing expert with 20+ years in digital marketing โ€” including 12 years serving Fortune 500 brands across pharma, SaaS, and consumer. Top 3% globally vetted marketing consultant, Passionfruit Certified WeChat Specialist. ๐ŸŽฏ WHY OVERSEAS BRANDS CHOOSE ME: I don't just run social mediaโ€”I build systematic, data-driven China market solutions that bridge the gap between global brand strategy and local execution. ๐Ÿ’ช Specialized in SaaS, B2B Industries ๐Ÿ’ช Complete WeChat Ecosystem Mastery โ€“ Official Accounts, Mini-Programs, Video Accounts ๐Ÿ’ช Cross-Platform Integration โ€“ WeChat, Xiaohongshu (RedNote) ๐Ÿ’ช AI-Powered Content at Scale โ€“ 200% efficiency boost in multilingual content creation ๐Ÿ’ช Systematic Brand Localization โ€“ From headquarters assets to China-ready campaigns ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ MY CORE SERVICES: ๐Ÿค– AI-Driven China Social Media Management - Complete WeChat ecosystem setup and optimization (Official Account + Video Account) - Xiaohongshu (RedNote) content strategy and KOL coordination - Douyin short-video marketing - AI-powered content creation in Chinese - Cross-platform content distribution and performance optimization ๐Ÿข B2B China Market Entry & Brand Localization - Systematic brand asset localization (guidelines, terminology, visual adaptation) - Industry-specific content strategy - Case study packaging and thought leadership positioning - China market competitor analysis and positioning strategy ๐Ÿ“Š Data-Driven Marketing Operations - Marketing dashboard setup with real-time performance tracking - A/B testing framework for ads, content, and user journeys - Customer acquisition cost optimization across channels - Marketing automation setup and workflow optimization ๐ŸŒ Multi-Channel E-commerce & Website Solutions - Simultaneous platform rollouts (eBay, Amazon, Shopify, Tmall) - AI-powered product listing optimization and SEO - Inventory synchronization and order management automation - Landing page creation with China-specific UX considerations - CRM integration for lead nurturing and customer retention ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ TECHNOLOGY STACK I MASTER: ๐Ÿค– AI & Automation: Claude Code, Gemini, ChatGPT, Automated content workflows ๐Ÿ“ฑ China Platforms: WeChat, Xiaohongshu, Douyin, Zhihu, Dianping, Baidu ๐Ÿ“Š Analytics & Data: WeChat Analytics, Baidu Index, China social listening tools ๐Ÿ’ผ Business Operations: Notion, Asana, HubSpot, Veeva CRM ๐ŸŽจ Creative Tools: Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Video editing ๐ŸŒ E-commerce: Shopify, Wix, WordPress, eBay, Amazon ๐Ÿ“ˆ RECENT SUCCESS STORIES: ๐Ÿค– UK AI SaaS Company (Food Tech Industry) "Systematic China market entry: brand localization, WeChat ecosystem setup, generated 100+ B2B leads within 4 months through targeted content marketing and industry partnerships." ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Le 208 Cafรฉ (F&B Brand) "Ranked #1 on Dianping's Qingpu District restaurant list, 80% foot-traffic increase, 400% social engagement boost across Xiaohongshu and Douyin in 6 months." ๐Ÿฆท Oral Tech America (B2B Dental Equipment) "From zero to 250+ SKUs on eBay, 300% impression growth, 30% CTR improvement, achieved 30+ sales in first month through AI-optimized listings." ๐Ÿ’ฌ CLIENT TESTIMONIALS: ๐Ÿ’› Maik J. | Business Owner "I hired Daniel for our social media accounts in China and also outside China. He is very knowledgeable about operating all those different social media platforms and has been a great asset in building further reputation and growing our social media awareness for our restaurants. He comes up with ideas without being asked, follows up without constant reminding, so there is certainly a feel of getting value for money for his services. I'm looking forward to more and more collaboration in the future." ๐Ÿ’› Lara | Marketing Manager "Daniel managed our e-commerce project with exceptional skill and efficiency. His communication was consistently prompt and professional. I'm genuinely impressed by his dedication and have no hesitation in awarding him a 5-star rating." ๐ŸŽฏ PERFECT FOR: - Global companies entering China market - B2B seeking systematic digital presence - E-commerce brands launching multi-channel strategies - Global brands requiring authentic China localization LET'S BUILD YOUR CHINA SUCCESS STORY Ready to transform your China market approach from experimental to systematic? ๐Ÿ“ฉ Message me to discuss your China market goals ๐Ÿ’ฌ Available Monday-Saturday, UTC+8 timezone ๐Ÿš€ Let's turn your China market challenges into competitive advantages

  • Social Media Marketing
  • Digital Marketing
  • Social Media Management
  • Social Media Account Setup
  • Simplified Chinese
  • Communications
  • Project Management
  • WeChat
  • Content Marketing
  • Social Media Strategy
  • Influencer Marketing
  • Market Research
  • Localization
Yanfang Y.

Shanghai, China

$30/hr
5.0
1 jobs

Self-evaluation * Industry experience: The first batch of CRM practitioners in China, deeply engaged in CRM | user operation | digital marketing for 24 years, spanning cosmetic, nutrition and automotive industry . With rich cross-industry vision, practical experience and countless successful cases, especially good at consumer insight and pain point research, good at building CRM system from 0-1 and managing it comprehensively, and has rich experience in the whole life cycle operation of users. * Project Achievements: * 2 times to help automotive brands build customer relationships | user operation systems from 0-1, including core businesses such as customer service center, member growth system, private domain operation, club, and user insight. During his tenure, service satisfaction | NPS and other indicators have done well.

  • CRM Development
  • Digital Marketing Strategy
  • Project Management
  • Customer Care
  • Call Center Management
  • Customer Service
  • Bilingual Education
Kong L.

Weihai, China

$20/hr
5.0
3 jobs

๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ปHello, I'm Li, a professional and passionate Italian/English to Chinese Translator, as well as a Marketing Strategies Consultant for brands targeting the Chinese market. Iโ€™m a native Chinese speaker and have been educated in foreign languages, holding a BA in Italian Language and an MA in Linguistics. My educational background has provided me with in-depth knowledge of Italian and has motivated me to pursue communication roles involving languages. However, my interests extend beyond language; I aspire to broaden my skills across various sectors, particularly in marketing strategies, aiming to serve as a bridge to help Italian brands reach out to Chinese clients and vice versa. I focus on integrating local insights, cultural preferences, and customer experiences into my work. With my professional skills and attention to detail, I am committed to delivering consistently high-quality and satisfying results. ๐Ÿ’กHOW CAN I HELP YOU ACHIEVE SUCCESS? 1. Linguistic services: multilingual translation, localization, transcreation, subtitling, proofreading, editing, and copywriting. Specializations: โ€ข Media & Marketing: website localization, social media content, promotional articles, newsletters, advertising โ€ข Fashion & Luxury: clothes, skincare, jewelry, fashion blogs, articles, marketing newsletters, e-commerce website โ€ข Travel & Tourism: attractions, hotels, restaurants, food and beverage, airline websites, travel blogs, promotional advertisements โ€ข Technical & Manufacturing: software/app localization, manual instructions, product descriptions, reports, IT, e-learning โ€ข Transcribing & Subtitling: movies, tv series, videos, audios IMPORTANT: I do 100% manual translation, with no machine translation used at all. I ensure the high quality of every work that's done in my hand. 2. Marketing consultant services: market research, target client analysis, direct contact with target clients, search engine optimization, social media marketing, e-commerce operation strategies ๐Ÿ“ฉFeel free to reach out to me if you require any of these services. I am dedicated to contributing to your companyโ€™s success.

  • Chinese
  • Italian
  • English
  • Copywriting
  • Translation & Localization Software
  • Website Translation
  • Business Translation
  • Document Translation
  • Contract Translation
  • Amazon Translate
  • Proofreading
  • Subtitling
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