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Libni Nohemi G.

Matagalpa, Nicaragua

$10/hr
5.0
1 jobs

🚨 Struggling to book more qualified meetings and grow your client pipeline? 🚨 Spending too much time on admin tasks instead of closing deals? 🚨 Need someone reliable to handle outreach, follow-ups, and back-end operations? Then you’ve come to the right place. šŸš€ I’m a Sales Outreach Specialist & Virtual Assistant with expertise in building pipelines, managing lead generation, and streamlining operations so you can focus on what really matters — closing more deals and growing your business. šŸ’” How Can I Help You? āœ… Sales Outreach & Lead Generation – Targeted research, personalized messaging, and proven outreach strategies to connect you with the right prospects. āœ… CRM & Pipeline Management – Keeping your leads organized, tracking follow-ups, and ensuring no opportunity slips through the cracks. āœ… Email & LinkedIn Outreach – Crafting and sending compelling outreach messages to increase your response and booking rates. āœ… Administrative Support – Managing calendars, scheduling calls, handling inboxes, and keeping your operations running smoothly. āœ… Reporting & Optimization – Providing updates, insights, and adjustments to outreach strategies for continuous improvement. ā“ How to Work Together Let’s schedule a FREE discovery call šŸ“… to align on your goals and see how I can help. After our chat, I’ll provide a tailored outreach strategy with clear steps, timelines, and execution. šŸ“© Let’s connect today and start turning prospects into clients! šŸš€

  • Sales
  • Spanish
  • English
  • Lead Generation
  • Operational Plan
  • Calendar Management
  • Call Scheduling
  • Report
  • Sales Optimization
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Administrative Support
MD Hasan A.

Khulna, Bangladesh

$5/hr
4.6
78 jobs

Your pipeline is empty, not because your offer is weak, but because no one's hearing about it. Cold email, when done right, is still the fastest way to fill a B2B calendar with qualified meetings. I build and run end-to-end outreach systems that do exactly that. ✧ What I Do and Who I Help: I help B2B founders, agencies, and sales teams generate consistent, high-quality appointments through cold email outreach, without them lifting a finger. From building targeted lead lists to writing copy, setting up infrastructure, and managing replies, I handle the entire outreach operation so you can focus on closing deals. ✧ Results and Proof: āž£ 6 years of dedicated cold email experience āž£ 200+ clients served across 40+ industries āž£ 3,000+ meetings booked for clients globally āž£ 340% average ROI across campaigns āž£ 92% client retention rate, most clients don't leave These aren't vanity numbers. They reflect repeatable systems built around your specific offer and audience. ✧ My Process: Every campaign follows a proven 17-step framework: āž” Define your ICP and build verified, targeted lead lists āž” Set up and warm up sending infrastructure for maximum deliverability āž” Craft personalized copy with a sharp offer and angle āž” Launch sequences, handle replies, and track key metrics āž” A/B test, iterate, and scale what works No shortcuts. No spray-and-pray. Just clean, strategic outreach that lands in inboxes and starts conversations. ✧ You're a Great Fit If: āœ“ You have a B2B offer with a defined target market āœ“ You want a done-for-you outreach system, not just a freelancer āœ“ You're serious about growth and open to a proven process āœ“ You've tried cold email before but couldn't get consistent results āœ“ You're ready to scale once meetings start coming in This isn't for you if you're looking for overnight results or have no clarity on your offer yet. Let's Talk: Send me a message with a brief overview of your offer and target audience. I'll tell you honestly whether cold email is the right channel and what results you can realistically expect.

  • Cold Email
  • Email Outreach
  • Email Campaign
  • Email Automation
  • Email Campaign Setup
  • Appointment Setting
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Outreach Strategy
  • Warm Leads
  • Email Copywriting
  • Email Platform Account Setup
  • Email Deliverability
  • Outreach Email Copywriting
  • Email Campaign Optimization
  • Influencer Outreach
  • Partnership & Collaborations Outreach
  • Lead Generation
  • B2B Lead Generation
  • Lead Generation Strategy
  • Email Marketing
Kyla M.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

$75/hr
5.0
21 jobs

As a passionate people person, I help teams turn loose interest into long-term customers. With over a decade of experience across sales, marketing, and operations, I specialize in building and executing clear, repeatable systems that improve conversion, from first touch to signed agreement. I’ve worked across startups, service providers, and mid-sized teams, supporting 1:1 clients and growing organizations in industries including fashion, furniture, legal services and hospitality. My focus is on building sales processes that actually convert and scale. I specialize in: Sales & Operations, including pipeline management, CRM / knowledge base creation, outreach strategy, closing and conversion optimization Marketing & Messaging, including collaborating with marketing teams on messaging, paid campaigns, and content that supports pipeline growth (think B2B and B2C email sequences, social outreach, follow-ups, etc) If you're looking for someone who is willing to ask the right questions and is committed to quality outcomes to help scale your business, please reach out to discuss how I can be of service.

  • Marketing
  • Sales Writing
  • Content Strategy
  • Copywriting
  • Content Editing
  • CRM Development
  • Business Development
  • Sales Operations
  • Social Media Content
  • Writing
Munazza M.

Bahawalpur, Pakistan

$4/hr
4.8
43 jobs

I help businesses build predictable sales pipelines through end-to-end B2B lead generation and outbound outreach. My expertise covers the complete prospecting process, from identifying ideal customer profiles (ICP) and building targeted prospect lists to setting up outreach campaigns and managing lead qualification. I work with startups, agencies, SaaS companies, consultants, and service-based businesses to connect them with decision-makers who are most likely to convert into paying customers. My process focuses on delivering accurate data, personalized outreach, and scalable lead-generation systems that drive meetings and business opportunities. āž”ļø š“š«ššš§š¬šŸšØš«š¦š¢š§š  šš«šØš¬š©šžšœš­š¬ š¢š§š­šØ š‡š¢š š”-š‚šØš§šÆšžš«š­š¢š§š  š‚ššš¦š©ššš¢š š§š¬ šŸ“ˆ B2B Lead Generation šŸ“Œ Prospect List Building • ICP & Target Market Research • LinkedIn Lead Generation • Email List Building • Contact & Decision-Maker Research • Email Verification & Data Cleaning • Cold Email Campaign Setup • LinkedIn Outreach Campaigns • Appointment Setting • CRM Management • Lead Qualification • Market Research • Competitor Research • Sales Prospecting • Database Building āž”ļø Tools & Platforms: • LinkedIn Sales Navigator • Apollo • SalesQL • ZoomInfo • RocketReach • Hunter • NeverBounce • Clearbit • Clay • Instantly • Smartlead • Lemlist • Outreach • Salesloft • HubSpot CRM • Pipedrive • Airtable • Notion • Google Sheets • Microsoft Excel āž”ļø šˆš§šŸš„š®šžš§šœšžš« šŽš®š­š«šžšššœš” & š”š†š‚ š‚š«šžššš­šØš« šŒššš§ššš šžš¦šžš§š­ š’š©šžšœš¢ššš„š¢š¬š­ I help brands connect with the right influencers, creators, and UGC (User-Generated Content) creators to increase brand awareness, drive engagement, and generate sales. From influencer discovery and outreach to relationship management and campaign coordination, I manage the complete creator outreach process. As an experienced DM Setter and Influencer Outreach Specialist, I identify high-quality creators that align with your brand, initiate personalized conversations, negotiate collaborations, and maintain creator relationships throughout the campaign lifecycle. My goal is to help brands secure authentic partnerships that deliver measurable results. āž”ļø Services Include: šŸ„‰ Influencer Research & Discovery šŸ„‰ UGC Creator Sourcing šŸ„‰ Influencer Outreach šŸ„‰ Instagram DM Outreach šŸ„‰ TikTok Creator Outreach šŸ„‰ Creator Relationship Management šŸ„‰Collaboration Management šŸ„‰Brand Partnership Outreach šŸ„‰Campaign Coordination šŸ„‰ Influencer Vetting & Qualification šŸ„‰ Influencer Database Building šŸ„‰ Influencer Contact Research šŸ„‰Affiliate & Ambassador Recruitment šŸ„‰Follow-Up Management šŸ„‰ Influencer Reporting & Tracking āž”ļø Tools & Platforms: šŸ„‰Modash šŸ„‰Upfluence šŸ„‰GRIN šŸ„‰Heepsy šŸ„‰HypeAuditor šŸ„‰CreatorIQ šŸ„‰Influencity šŸ„‰Aspire šŸ„‰TikTok Creator Marketplace šŸ„‰Instagram šŸ„‰TikTok šŸ„‰YouTube šŸ„‰Airtable šŸ„‰Notion šŸ„‰Google Sheets šŸ„‰HubSpot CRM šŸ„‰Meta Business Suite šŸ„‰Skills & Keywords B2B Lead Generation, Lead Generation, Prospect List Building, List Building, Data Entry, Data Mining, Data Scraping, Web Research, Market Research, LinkedIn Lead Generation, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Cold Email Outreach, Email Marketing, Email List Building, Contact Research, Lead Qualification, Appointment Setting, CRM Management, HubSpot CRM, Apollo, SalesQL, Instantly.ai, Smartlead, Lemlist, Outreach, Salesloft, Influencer Outreach, UGC Outreach, UGC Creator Sourcing, Creator Management, Influencer Marketing, Instagram Outreach, TikTok Outreach, DM Setting, Partnership Development, Brand Collaborations, Influencer Research, Social Media Marketing, Virtual Assistant, Outreach Specialist, B2B Prospecting, Sales Development Representative (SDR), Business Development, Marketing Automation, Campaign Management, Airtable, Notion, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel.

  • Social Media Marketing
  • Appointment Setting
  • Sales Strategy
  • Phone Communication
  • Telemarketing
  • Cold Calling
  • B2B Lead Generation
  • LinkedIn Sales Navigator
  • Cold Email
  • Influencer Outreach
  • CRM Automation
  • Sales Development
  • UGC
  • LinkedIn Recruiting
  • LinkedIn Campaign Manager
  • Data Mining
  • Social Media Marketing Strategy
  • Administrative Support
  • Email Outreach
  • Email Campaign Optimization
Zandy S.

Davao, Philippines

$10/hr
5.0
4 jobs

ABOUT ME Results-driven Customer Engagement, Lead Generation, and Appointment Setting Specialist with 7+ years of experience in outbound sales, customer service, lead generation, and relationship management. I have successfully worked on B2B, B2C, and inbound campaigns, consistently generating qualified leads, nurturing prospects, setting appointments, and delivering exceptional customer experiences. I am highly experienced in making 200–300 outbound calls per day, confidently engaging decision-makers, qualifying leads, handling objections, and building strong relationships that drive business growth. My background spans cold calling, warm calling, appointment setting, customer retention, and consultative selling across multiple industries. I am proficient in Vicidial, RingCentral, and various CRM and dialer platforms, enabling me to efficiently manage high-volume calling campaigns while maintaining accurate records, tracking customer interactions, and ensuring seamless follow-ups. I quickly adapt to new software and workflows, making me an asset to any sales or customer support team. Beyond phone-based sales, I excel at customer engagement, chat support, client relationship management, and sales-focused communication. Known for my strong work ethic, professionalism, and reliability, I thrive in fast-paced environments where I can consistently exceed expectations. My goal is to help businesses grow by generating quality leads, building lasting customer relationships, and delivering measurable results through exceptional communication and consistent performance.

  • Sales
  • Outbound Sales
  • Customer Engagement
  • Relationship Management
  • Social Media Management
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Team Management
  • Upselling
  • Account Management
  • Cold Calling
  • Telemarketing
  • Lead Generation
  • Inbound Inquiry
  • Sales Call
  • Outbound Call
  • Data Entry
  • Customer Service
  • Social Media Chatbot
  • B2B Lead Generation
  • Phone Communication
Mary Joy F.

Bacolod City, Philippines

$13/hr
4.9
140 jobs

Kindly send me a message and let's discuss more about LinkedIn outreach ( see my Upwork job history please) Here's what I can help you with: āœ… Book more consistent LinkedIn calls each month āœ… Grow your LinkedIn following and network āœ… Increase engagement and visibility on your LinkedIn profile To achieve this, I would handle: āœ… 20 connection requests per day from your personal LinkedIn profile āœ… Consistent follow-ups to nurture conversations and book calls āœ… 3 LinkedIn comments per day to increase visibility and engagement āœ… 50 InMail messages per month āœ… 100-150 connection requests sent from your company page

  • Lead Generation Strategy
  • Data Entry
  • Google Sheets
  • Virtual Assistance
  • B2B Marketing
  • Administrative Support
  • LinkedIn Sales Navigator
  • Relationship Management
  • Grant Research & Prospect List
  • Price & Quote Negotiation

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What does a sales and Outreach specialist do?

A sales and outreach specialist drives early-stage pipeline growth by executing targeted outbound prospecting campaigns across multiple channels. This role focuses on identifying potential customers, initiating contact through structured sequences, and qualifying interest before passing viable opportunities to closing teams. The specialist bridges the gap between raw market data and active sales conversations by maintaining rigorous engagement records.

  • Researches target markets to build segmented prospect lists using tools like LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ensuring each list aligns with specific ideal customer profiles for higher conversion potential.
  • Creates and manages multi-step outreach cadences that combine email, phone calls, and social touches, adjusting messaging based on open rates and reply metrics to improve engagement over time.
  • Logs every interaction outcome in CRM systems such as Salesforce or HubSpot, updating lead status and adding detailed notes so account executives have full context when they receive qualified handoffs.

How to hire a sales and Outreach specialist on Upwork

Step 1: Post a job

Define your outbound prospecting needs clearly to attract specialists who build lead lists and manage outreach sequences. The Job Post Generator powered by Umaā„¢, Upwork's Mindful AI helps you draft a precise post by describing your requirements in a few sentences. You can write a new post, update a saved draft, or reuse an existing post to start your search.

  • Specify the CRM platform, such as Salesforce or HubSpot, that the freelancer must use to log activities and track lead status.
  • List the specific channels for outreach, including email, phone, or LinkedIn Sales Navigator, to match your current sales stack.
  • Describe the volume of prospects to contact weekly and the criteria for qualifying a lead before handing it off to your sales team.

Step 2: Evaluate candidates

Look for portfolios that show measurable improvements in reply rates and qualified lead generation from previous campaigns. Uma can run instant video interviews and build shortlists with side-by-side comparisons to help you assess communication skills quickly.

  • Check for examples of multi-step cadences they have built and optimized based on engagement data and exit conditions.
  • Verify their experience in segmenting targeted prospect lists to ensure outreach reaches the right decision-makers.
  • Review their history of maintaining clean CRM records with detailed notes on prospect interactions and qualification status.

Step 3: Interview your top choices

Discuss their approach to researching prospects and crafting personalized messages that avoid generic templates. Interviews can be scheduled and conducted within Upwork Messages with an immediate transcript and summary after each one.

  • Ask how they handle objections during initial contact and what steps they take to re-engage unresponsive leads.
  • Request examples of how they have adjusted sequence configurations based on low open or reply rates.
  • Clarify their process for handing off qualified opportunities to account executives to ensure no data is lost.

Step 4: Agree on scope and begin work

Set clear milestones for list building, sequence execution, and lead qualification to track progress effectively. Use Upwork Messages and the contract workroom for communication and project management, plus identity verification, payment protection, hourly tracking, and project funds for security.

  • Define the weekly target for new prospects added to the CRM and the number of outreach touches per lead.
  • Establish a reporting rhythm where the specialist submits updates on engagement metrics and sequence performance.
  • Agree on the specific criteria that define a qualified lead to ensure smooth transitions to your closing team.

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How much does hiring a sales and Outreach specialist cost?

$500-$1,500 per project is a typical range for focused sales and Outreach specialist work. Final pricing depends on scope, technical complexity, required integrations, source-material quality, revision needs, and the freelancer's experience level.

Prospect list building

$500-$1,000/project

Entry-level to mid-level
  • Curated lists of targeted prospects with contact details
  • Verified email addresses and phone numbers for accuracy
  • Formatted files ready for upload into your system

Outreach sequence design

$1,000-$2,000/project

Mid-level
  • Multi-step email and phone outreach workflow
  • Personalized scripts for initial contact and follow-ups
  • Configured automation rules for engagement tracking

Campaign execution and logging

$2,000-$4,000/project

Mid-level to senior-level
  • Recorded touches and replies in your CRM platform
  • Detailed summaries of prospect interactions and interests
  • Current qualification stage for each contacted lead

Lead qualification and handoff

$4,000-$7,500/project

Senior-level
  • Vetted opportunities meeting your specific criteria
  • Complete context notes for account executives
  • Analysis of conversion rates and funnel health

Strategy optimization and scaling

$7,500-$12,000/project

Expert-level
  • Identification of bottlenecks in current outreach efforts
  • Optimized sequences based on engagement data
  • Plan for expanding outreach volume and channels

Frequently asked questions

Is hiring a sales and Outreach specialist worth it?

For most businesses, yes: hiring a sales and Outreach specialist is worthwhile. This role fills the top of your funnel by building targeted prospect lists and executing multi-step outreach sequences across email and phone. You gain consistent lead generation without pulling your senior sales team away from closing deals.

How do I evaluate sales and Outreach specialist candidates?

Look for candidates who demonstrate experience with CRM hygiene and structured outreach cadences. Ask them to describe how they segment lead lists and track engagement metrics in tools like Salesforce or HubSpot. A strong candidate will share specific examples of how they adjusted messaging based on reply rates to improve qualification outcomes.

What tools does a sales and Outreach specialist use?

A sales and Outreach specialist uses CRM platforms like Salesforce or HubSpot to log activities and manage leads. They also rely on sales engagement tools for automated sequences and prospecting software like LinkedIn Sales Navigator to build targeted lists.

What is the difference between a sales and Outreach specialist and an Account Executive?

A sales and Outreach specialist focuses on prospecting, qualifying leads, and setting appointments through outbound efforts. An Account Executive takes those qualified opportunities and manages the later stages of the sales cycle to close the deal.