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Lawrence G.

Outstanding Marketing executive and Business Development Specialist

Freeport, Illinois
$33 per hour
108 jobs
$80K+ total earnings

I am an extremely motivated individual who makes it his top priority to do a high quality job. I speak perfect English. I received all my schooling, training, and marketing experience in the United States. I have established outstanding customer service skills while performing inbound/outbound calling for several major marketing companies. I have a great deal of experience in C level B to B marketing strategies; as well as managing multiple B to C campaigns. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for high volume of callers or on-site guests. Accomplished multiple tasks simultaneously with and without a team and always keeping a positive attitude. My constant drive and determination for perfection, is what allows me to be successful for both the client and myself.

John M.

Outbound Sales Professional | 1.38mm+ Pipeline Generated | SDR/BDR

Oak Lawn, Illinois
$29 per hour
15 jobs
$30K+ total earnings

Sales Development professional with a strong track record in outbound prospecting, appointment setting, lead qualification, and pipeline generation. Experienced in high-volume cold calling, multi-channel outreach, CRM management, and engaging senior decision-makers across B2B and government markets. Generated $2M+ in qualified pipeline and consistently exceeding 100%+ quota attainment.

Eric F.

Sales and Business Development Leader

Chicago, Illinois
$60 per hour
7 jobs
$90K+ total earnings

I am a technology sales professional with a strong background in early-stage growth, AI, SaaS, web3, and blockchain sales and partnerships. With 10 years of experience in the industry, I have developed a deep understanding of the latest trends and technologies in this rapidly evolving space. Throughout my career, I have built a reputation for delivering exceptional results and building long-lasting relationships with clients and partners. My ability to develop customized solutions and deliver exceptional customer service has enabled me to exceed sales targets and drive business growth consistently. If you want to learn more about my background and experience, please don't hesitate to contact me on LinkedIn.

Brian P.

Sales development representive

Bloomingdale, Illinois
$60 per hour
6 jobs
$5K+ total earnings

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Highly motivated and results-driven Sales Development Professional with 4+ years of experience in outbound prospecting, cold calling, lead qualification, and multi-channel outreach. Consistently exceeds KPIs with a proven record of booking 500+ qualified meetings and driving measurable pipeline growth across diverse industries. Skilled in leveraging leading CRM systems and sales engagement tools—including Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoho, Dynamics, VanillaSoft, SalesLoft, Kixie, and Five9—to streamline workflows and maximize conversion rates. Recognized for strong communication, exceptional work ethic, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results in fast-paced environments. CORE COMPETENCIES * Outbound Sales (Cold Calling, Email, LinkedIn) * Sales Development & Lead Qualification * CRM & Sales Tools * Appointment Setting & Pipeline Building * Customer Service Excellence * KPI-Driven Performance * Time Management & Organization CAREER OBJECTIVE To advance within the sales field, using my experience in outbound SDR work to grow into strategist and management-level roles. I aim to contribute to team success, optimize outreach workflows, and support

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