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Charles B.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

$40/hr
4.8
210 jobs

🥇 Top 1% on Upwork for Cold Email Outbound, Lead Generation, and Email Deliverability 📧 Featured on Instantly’s case studies page for client results 💼 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.

  • Outbound Sales
  • Sales
  • 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
  • Business Development
  • Appointment Setting
  • CRM Software
Michael N.

Santa Ana, California

$27/hr
4.2
6 jobs

I transform empty sales calendars into booked meetings with qualified prospects. Hi, I'm Michael — a Sales Development Specialist with 3+ years of experience building high-converting outbound systems that deliver measurable results for B2B companies. My Proven Results: 🎯 Transformed a bootstrapped SaaS startup's pipeline by securing 60+ qualified demos in just 6 months, slashing their customer acquisition costs by 40% 🎯 Identified and cultivated a strategic prospect through outbound that converted into a $1M+ deal for a logistics client — their largest contract win of the year. 🎯 Engineered multi-channel outbound campaigns (email + calling + LinkedIn) that generated $1.2M+ in validated sales pipeline with a 22% conversion-to-opportunity rate. Booked companies like Best Buy, Container Store, etc. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗠𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁: Battle-tested BDR with 3+ years of frontline experience turning cold prospects into revenue across email, cold calling, and LinkedIn outreach I own the tools. I bring the dialer, email and phone enrichments, email sending platform, Clay, and AI to the table. I bring battle-test strategies and proven SDR playbooks. Not someone who does dials but a strategic thinker for smarter outbound.

  • Outbound Sales
  • Sales
  • Cold Calling
  • Sales Development
  • Lead Generation
  • Cold Email
  • Clay
  • B2B Lead Generation
Sergio M.

San Antonio, Texas

$26/hr
5.0
1 jobs

Hello there! I'm a high-performance sales and account management specialist with a strong background in establishing customer priorities and implementing strategic action plans to meet sales goals. I offer over five years of extensive sales experience and have a proven track record of negotiating complex sales agreements. My ability to leverage new business opportunities while optimizing the portfolio of current customers has helped me to consistently exceed sales goals in fast-paced environments. In my previous roles, I managed significant account portfolios across multiple industries, demonstrating my adaptability and industry versatility. I take pride in my ability to build robust relationships with key decision-makers and influencers at all organizational levels. My professional journey has taken me from customer service roles to sales positions, granting me a well-rounded perspective of client needs and the sales lifecycle. As a leader, I have honed my skills in coaching and developing sales teams, helping to increase both individual performance and overall team success. My proficiency in strategic planning and goal setting, combined with my quantitative analysis skills, ensures I can offer comprehensive sales strategies that drive business growth. Technologically, I'm an advanced Salesforce user and skilled with Microsoft Office Suite, CRM, SAP, and SOE databases. I have used these tools to analyze data, develop plans, and expand business presence. My strong technical acumen, coupled with my sales and customer service experience, allows me to deliver comprehensive, data-driven solutions to the clients I work with. I look forward to bringing my sales expertise, relationship-building skills, and technical knowledge to your projects. Let's connect and see how we can drive your business growth together.

  • Outbound Sales
  • Sales
  • Sales Management
  • Sales Development
  • Account Management
  • Customer Service
  • Sales Letter
  • Sales Leadership
  • Customer Development
  • Customer Service Training
  • ChatGPT
  • Business Management
Manan P.

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

$17/hr
5.0
9 jobs

If your pipeline is dry, your leads are going cold, or your calendar isn't full enough — that's the problem I fix. I'm a results-driven sales professional with hands-on experience in B2B cold calling, appointment setting, lead qualification, and full-cycle outreach across industries including real estate, digital marketing, healthcare, SaaS, and home services. I've called decision makers at every level — from small business owners to C-suite executives — and I know how to start a conversation, build rapport fast, handle objections without losing the momentum, and get the meeting booked. I don't need a script to sound human. I adapt to whoever is on the other end of the phone and make every call feel like a genuine conversation rather than a pitch. That's what separates the callers who book meetings from the ones who just make dials. What I bring to every engagement — high volume outbound calling, accurate CRM logging and follow up, bilingual outreach in English, pipeline management from first contact to close, and consistent reporting so you always know exactly where things stand. I also run my own AI agency which means I understand business operations, sales cycles, and what it actually takes to grow a company — not just from a caller's perspective but from an owner's. If you need someone reliable, persistent, and genuinely motivated by results, let's talk.

  • Outbound Sales
  • Cold Calling
  • Appointment Setting
  • Lead Generation
  • B2B Marketing
  • CRM Development
  • Outbound Call
  • Sales Development
  • Business Development
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Inside Sales
William B.

Plymouth, Massachusetts

$60/hr
4.9
82 jobs

About Me I build, run, and scale outbound sales systems for companies that want consistent pipeline — without managing reps, tools, or chaos themselves. I’m the founder of Bridge Sales Solutions, an outbound sales operation that deploys trained SDRs, proven call frameworks, dialers, CRMs, reporting, and management under one roof. Clients hire me when they want outbound to actually run — not when they want to babysit freelancers. While I don’t personally sit on the dialer day-to-day, I design the strategy, oversee execution, manage performance, and stay hands-on with scripts, objections, ICPs, KPIs, and campaign optimization. You get a sales leader who understands the phone and the systems behind it. I’m comfortable plugging into existing sales stacks or running campaigns entirely through our own infrastructure — whatever creates the fastest path to results. My background is entirely sales and customer-facing work — from early door-to-door and car sales to SaaS, agencies, and managing distributed outbound teams. That experience is why I’m obsessive about one thing: execution that holds up at volume. What I Actually Do Outbound Sales System Design ICP definition, targeting strategy, scripts, objection handling, call flows, KPIs, and operating cadence SDR / BDR Team Deployment Trained reps, call QA, coaching, performance tracking, and accountability — fully managed Cold Calling Infrastructure Power dialers, CRMs, call tracking, dispositions, reporting dashboards, and workflows Campaign Management & Optimization Vertical testing, list refinement, messaging iteration, and conversion improvement over time Pipeline & Reporting Clear weekly reports on activity, conversations, meetings booked, and insights — not vanity metrics Scale to Full-Cycle Sales (When Needed) Support beyond top-of-funnel — including qualification handoff, follow-up workflows, and closing support once outbound KPIs are proven How Engagements Typically Work Most clients bring us on for 20–40+ hours per week on a retainer basis. We take a consultative, partnership-first approach: Launch outbound using either your systems or ours Establish baseline KPIs and operating rhythm Optimize targeting, messaging, and execution Scale volume — and scope — as results stabilize Some clients stay focused purely on SDR/BDR execution. Others expand into broader sales support over time. We scale with what the business actually needs. Who I’m a Good Fit For Startups, agencies, and service businesses that want predictable outbound Founders who want a true partner, not a task-based freelancer Teams who don’t want to hire, train, or manage SDRs internally If you’re looking for an outbound partner who can execute now and scale with you later, we should talk.

  • Outbound Sales
  • Sales
  • Sales Strategy
  • Cold Calling
  • Appointment Setting
  • Lead Generation
  • Sales Development
  • B2B Lead Generation
  • CRM Software
  • Outbound Call
  • Prospect Research
  • Team Building
  • Sales Management
  • Account Management
  • Training & Development
James Christopher F.

Conroe, Texas

$225/hr
4.9
610 jobs

I help B2B companies build predictable pipeline, generate qualified opportunities, and drive revenue growth through proven sales strategy, modern sales technology, outbound execution and closing. 35+ years in sales | $1M+ earned on Upwork | 12,733+ hours | 503+ projects | Expert Vetted | 100% Job Success Score I work with SaaS companies, PE backed firms, and founder led businesses that need stronger pipeline, better qualification, improved deal velocity, and scalable revenue systems. My first priority is understanding what creates the most value for your business. Only then do I design the sales strategy, workflows, and outbound systems needed to deliver measurable business results. Over $1M earned on Upwork helping B2B companies generate pipeline, book qualified meetings, and close revenue. If pipeline is slowing or deals are stalling, I step in to optimize outbound structure, improve conversion, strengthen follow up, and drive revenue growth. This is a fit when • Opportunities linger without forward movement • Leadership is still too involved in sales execution • Close rates do not reflect market potential • Outbound sales lacks structure, accountability, or momentum What I Do I design, build, and optimize B2B revenue systems that generate qualified pipeline and close 10K to 100K opportunities through: • Cold email and outbound email campaigns • LinkedIn prospecting and social selling • Strategic outbound calling and appointment setting • Sales development and SDR execution • Full cycle lead generation and B2B closing I lead the strategy, targeting, messaging, qualification, pipeline management, CRM oversight, and sales execution required to consistently move opportunities toward revenue. When appropriate, I leverage modern AI and sales technology to improve research efficiency, targeting precision, and workflow execution while applying human judgment to positioning, qualification, and sales strategy. How I Create Value • I start by identifying what creates the greatest commercial value for your business. • I build systems instead of isolated campaigns. • I optimize for revenue, not activity. • I combine modern technology with 35+ years of proven sales judgment. • I stay accountable for measurable business outcomes. Verified Performance • $1M+ earned on Upwork • 503 completed engagements • 12,733+ hours of direct sales execution Top Rated Plus Expert Vetted 100% Job Success Score What I Build • B2B outbound sales systems that generate qualified decision maker meetings • SDR frameworks that increase appointment setting conversion • High ticket sales closing for 10K to 100K opportunities • CRM and pipeline management systems that prevent revenue leakage • Sales process optimization and call review to improve conversion rates Typical Client Outcomes • Predictable qualified pipeline • More qualified meetings • Higher close rates • Better pipeline visibility • Stronger sales process control • Consistent revenue growth Engagement Structure Engagements are structured for speed, clarity, accountability, and measurable ROI. • Retainer plus hourly execution • No commission only arrangements • Proven systems not experimentation I work with a limited number of priority clients to protect execution quality and results. If you're a founder or business leader who needs predictable pipeline, qualified meetings, and stronger sales execution, let's talk.

  • Outbound Sales
  • Cold Calling
  • B2B Marketing
  • Telemarketing
  • Appointment Setting
  • B2B Lead Generation
  • Sales Strategy
  • Sales Enablement
  • High-Ticket Closing
  • Sales Development
  • Business Development
  • Sales Leadership
  • Sales Coaching
  • Sales Consulting
  • Sales Writing

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