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Benjamin C.

Madison, Wisconsin

$100/hr
5.0
37 jobs

๐ŸŽฏ 12+ Years Remote Contracting on Elance/Upwork (Top 1% of +18M and ALL 5 Stars!) ๐ŸŽฏ 25+ Years in Customer Facing Roles (10+ Years B2B & 10+ Years B2C) ๐ŸŽฏ Core Team Member of Bootstrapping Startups ๐ŸŽฏ Credited with 3x Biggest Deal Size ($150k in ARR), 3x Headcount, 2-3x ARR (multiple times) ๐ŸŽฏ 50k+ Organic Views on YouTube as Creator/Host/Presenter/SME ๐ŸŽฏ Sales, Software and Data Professional ๐ŸŽฏ Contractor and Co-Founder ๐ŸŽฏ Leading Voice on LinkedIn ๐ŸŽฏ Named CXO Outlook's Most Influential Business Leaders in 2023 by CXO Outlook Magazine My name is Ben. As a contractor I offer my own time and services in data, software, and in a variety of roles such as sales, support, customer success, account management, hiring, training, content creation, and many others. I often handle high-value and high-priority tasks, projects, and initiatives that require high levels of trust, great communication, and highly-skilled individuals. Over 25 years I've been very effective in very diverse industries and business functions. โ€Ž โ€ŽI have 25 years of customer-facing experience across B2B and B2C sectors, from frontline sales and support to startup leadership, giving me a rare combination of street-level execution and strategic thinking. โ€Ž โ€ŽI'm the Co-Founder and passive Head of Sales of a bootstrapping data software startup, and I've been a core leader in multiple small startups in the same space. That means I don't just talk strategy, I've lived the constraints, trade-offs, and grind of building something from nothing. โ€Ž โ€ŽMy B2B focus since 2015 has been concentrated in data and software, where I've built a genuine thought leadership presence: 7,000+ LinkedIn followers and 50,000+ organic YouTube views in a notoriously dry, technical space. That's not luck, that's proof I can communicate complex ideas to real audiences, in a compelling manner. โ€Ž โ€ŽWhat sets my profile apart is the breadth behind the depth: mortgage industry, furniture retail, food service, government clients worldwide, and independent contracting on Upwork and Elance. Combined with years of learning client businesses through discovery calls and long-term relationships, I have an unusually strong grasp of how different businesses actually operate. โ€Ž โ€ŽMy core competency sits at the intersection of people, technology, and communication, spanning simple sales, technical and complex sales, partnerships, business development, onboarding, account management, and customer support. That full-funnel fluency, applied to small business operations, is the core value I bring to every client engagement. I'm born and raised in Wisconsin but I'm bilingual (English-Spanish) and bicultural and I consider my home to be Quindio, Colombia. โ€Ž โ€Ž--- โ€Ž โ€Ž**Core Expertise** โ€Ž- Sales: Simple, technical, complex, and partnership-driven โ€Ž- Business Development & Account Management โ€Ž- Customer Onboarding & Support โ€Ž- Data Software & Small Business Strategy โ€Ž- Live Broadcasts & Pre-Recorded Content Presentation โ€Ž- B2B and B2C across multiple industries What else would you like to know? Let's schedule a time to meet and discuss! Send me a message for a 20 minute chat to learn more about your situation, or schedule a 45 minute consultation to go more in-depth.

  • Partnership Development
  • Lean Startup
  • Business Development
  • Product Launch
  • Lead Generation
  • Sales
  • Customer Service
  • Team Building
  • Light Project Management
  • Product Demonstration
  • Demo Presentation
  • SaaS
  • Software
  • Software Licensing
  • Phone Support
  • Customer Support
  • Customer Acquisition
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Sales Leadership
  • Account Management
Vikram S.

Pune, India

$42/hr
4.9
158 jobs

Top-Rated Plus Sales & Business Development Specialist | 24 Years Experience I leverage a wealth of experience accumulated over 24 years collectively in Sales, Marketing, and Business Development to deliver strategic, cost-effective solutions tailored to your business needs.. Serving clients in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and India, my focus includes: --> Sales & Strategic Planning: + B2B & B2C Sales, Telesales, and Lead Generation + Consultative Selling & Sales Strategy + Sales Management & Operations + Market Research & Strategic Planning --> Market Entry & Business Consulting: + Market Entry Solutions for India: Business Setup, Limited Companies, Joint Ventures, and Outsourcing + International Business Consulting and Start-up Assistance + Patent & Trademark Registration + Client Acquisition & Customer Engagement --> Admin Support & Customer Service: + Virtual Assistance & Customer Support + Data Entry, Mining, and Profiling + Email Marketing and Content Development + Contract Negotiation & Customer Relationship Management --> Key Accomplishments: + Successfully enabled foreign businesses to establish operations in India + Developed and implemented strategic sales processes enhancing client portfolios + Provided comprehensive admin support, boosting operational efficiency and customer satisfaction Commitment to excellence is our motto; our quality speaks for us. I guarantee confidential, timely, and detailed-oriented service delivery. Reach out today to see how my expertise can drive your business success and unlock new opportunities

  • Partnership Development
  • Customer Retention Strategy
  • Telemarketing
  • Lead Generation
  • Sales & Marketing
  • Online Sales Management
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Sales Operations
  • Business Development
  • Business Operations
  • Sales Development
  • Customer Support
  • Email Marketing Platform Support
Larissa W.

Fort Worth, Texas

$100/hr
5.0
13 jobs

I'm a strategic sales and partnerships professional with 9 years of experience driving revenue growth, building meaningful business relationships, and developing scalable systems to support long-term success. Before moving into the startup world, I worked for several Fortune 500 companies across payroll, uniform & facility services, and medical device industriesโ€”where I consistently exceeded sales quotas and honed my ability to sell complex solutions in competitive markets. That foundation set me up to help early-stage companies build their own sales processes and strategies from the ground up. Over the past several years, Iโ€™ve led business development and partnership initiatives at mission-driven startups in industries ranging from foodservice to e-commerce. My experience spans consultative sales, account growth, partner enablement, lead generation strategy, and go-to-market execution. Hereโ€™s what I can bring to your team: B2B Sales Strategy & Execution: Iโ€™ve built outbound sales systems from the ground upโ€”managing inbound and outbound efforts, refining messaging, setting up email flows, and converting leads into long-term customers. I specialize in turning top-of-funnel activity into closed deals. Partnership Development: Iโ€™ve designed and launched partnership programs that drive brand credibility, generate referrals, and create new sales opportunities. From onboarding to ongoing engagement, I know how to build mutually beneficial relationships that last. Team Enablement & Cross-Functional Collaboration: I work closely with product, marketing, and account management teams to align on goals and execute effectively. Whether leading sales meetings or sharing customer feedback, I help keep teams moving in the same direction. Event Strategy & Brand Building: Iโ€™ve planned and executed national event strategies to increase visibility and lead generationโ€”boosting event-based leads by over 140% with a fresh, targeted approach. If you're looking for someone who can build your sales pipeline, grow strategic partnerships, and create repeatable systems that scaleโ€”I'm ready to jump in.

  • Partnership Development
  • Customer Experience
  • Upselling
  • Sales Consulting
  • Business Consulting
  • Implementation
  • Sales
  • Customer Onboarding
  • Customer Acquisition
  • Account Management
  • Sales Strategy
  • Growth Strategy
  • Training Plan
  • Partnership & Collaborations Outreach
  • Public Speaking
Ksenia K.

London, United Kingdom

$65/hr
5.0
7 jobs

Project & partnership management expert, audience engagement fiend. I am a passionate, driven and stress-proof leader dedicated to expanding brand reach and connection with communities, having worked for a range of charities, festivals, museums and local governments. - Start to finish project management - Designing and delivering marketing strategies (projects featured on the BBC, in Secret London, The Londonist, Aesthetica Magazine, Time & Leisure Mag) - Fundraising (history of successful Arts Council England bids and individual donations) - Translating, editing and subtitling conferences, live events, documents, articles and presentations across English and Russian - Educating on the importance of marketing, inclusion and creativity - Career coaching for the creative industries

  • Partnership Development
  • Marketing
  • Fundraising
  • Project Management
  • Translation
  • Education
Sapna T.

Dharamsala, India

$8/hr
5.0
48 jobs

I am a Business development executive and online bidding expert with a proven track record of success. Over the past 4 years, I've honed my skills to become a top-performing professional bidder, securing countless lucrative contracts for my clients. My keen eye for detail, data-driven approach, and ability to outmaneuver the competition have made me a trusted partner for businesses of all sizes. When you work with me, you can count on a strategic, results-driven bidding process that delivers a winning edge.

  • Web Design
  • Business with 10-99 Employees
  • Business with 1-9 Employees
  • Real-Time Bidding
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Business Development
  • Sales Management
  • Sales Development
Megan V.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$20/hr
4.7
27 jobs

With over 5 years of work experience, I have gained valuable insights into sales, customer service, and I am currently expanding my knowledge in marketing. Coming from a legal background, that supported my learning foundation I have supported more than 7 businesses with their marketing and business planning needs. In 2020, I ventured into entrepreneurship and also completed a business course with the National Youth Development Agency of South Africa. Two years ago, I transitioned into international sales as a Sales Development Representative for PlumGuide, working with Growth-hub, a company with a net worth of 25 million dollars. Since then, I have honed my skills in software sales, data analysis, copywriting, recruitment sales, sales psychology, and strategy. Recently, I have broadened my expertise to include customer service, making me well-equipped for the entire sales cycle. I am proficient in various tasks such as strategic account management, outreach, lead generation, profile screening, presentations, proposals, and more. In customer service, I excel in empathy, communication, adaptability, and problem-solving. While my marketing skills are still developing, I am skilled in copywriting, content creation, social media marketing, networking, analytics, email marketing, and graphic design. I have collaborated on marketing projects with medium to large enterprises in South Africa and I am eager to take on new challenges in this field. My rates in marketing are competitive, and I am ready to deliver exceptional results for your projects.

  • International Development
  • Sales Development
  • Business
  • Business Management
  • Business Development
  • Account Management
  • Outbound Sales
  • Marketing
  • Marketing Consulting
  • Customer Service
  • Social Customer Service
  • Content Creation
  • Copywriting
  • Email Copywriting

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