I help B2B businesses manage sales conversations, product demonstrations, follow-ups, objection handling, and pipeline movement so interested prospects can convert into paying customers.
With 10+ years of experience in sales and business development across BFSI, SaaS, IT services, consulting, and service-based businesses, I support the complete front-end sales process - from prospecting and qualification to product demos, negotiation, and closure support.
My strength is in understanding the product or service, identifying the right decision-makers, presenting the value clearly, handling client questions, and keeping the sales pipeline active and structured.
Core Expertise:
• Product Demonstrations & Sales Calls
• Discovery Calls & Needs Analysis
• Objection Handling & Follow-ups
• B2B Sales & Business Development
• Sales Closing & Deal Negotiation
• Sales Pipeline Management
• CRM Management: HubSpot, Salesforce, Zoho CRM
• Lead Qualification & Appointment Setting
• LinkedIn Outreach, Email Outreach & Cold Calling
• GTM Strategy & Outreach Execution
I have worked with founders, startups, and growing businesses to engage prospects, manage follow-ups, book qualified meetings, and support revenue growth through structured sales execution.
If you are looking for someone who can understand your offering, speak with prospects professionally, manage demos and follow-ups, and support deal closure, I would be happy to help.
Sales
Lead Generation
Telemarketing
Social Networking Development
Email Campaign
Sales Call
Sales Funnel
Sales Funnel Implementation
LinkedIn Lead Generation
Business Development
Product Demonstration
Shubham N.
Gandhinagar, India
$11/hr
4.2
25 jobs
✅ 2+ Years of Sales Development Representative & Lead Generation Experience
⚡ Full-Cycle Sales Development, Appointment Setting & Revenue Growth
⚡ Expertise in Upwork Growth, Cold Email Outreach, LinkedIn Outreach
👀 Click Hire or Invite a Business Development Executive
Looking for a Lead Generation Specialist, SDR, Sales Representative, Sales Consultant, Upwork Growth Specialist, Cold Email Outreach Specialist, LinkedIn Outreach Specialist, or Appointment Setter who can generate qualified leads, book sales meetings, improve outreach performance, and build predictable sales pipelines?
For the past 2+ years, I have helped Software Development Agencies, SaaS Companies, AI Agencies, Cybersecurity Companies, IT Service Providers, Consulting Firms, Staffing Agencies, WordPress Agencies, Marketing Agencies, and Technology Businesses generate qualified opportunities through Upwork Growth, Upwork bidding, proposal writing, account management, LinkedIn outreach, cold email campaigns, lead generation, appointment setting, outbound sales, and client acquisition strategies. Whether you're looking for a Business Development Executive or a Sales Development Executive to grow your pipeline, I can help build a predictable sales system that delivers qualified opportunities.
𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦
• Generated 15+ qualified B2B leads every month through Upwork, LinkedIn, and Cold Email Outreach.
• Booked 15+ qualified discovery calls, sales meetings, and appointments every month.
• Contributed to $10K-$15K+ monthly sales pipelines across multiple client accounts.
• Achieved 74% email open rates and 19% reply rates through personalized cold email campaigns.
• Achieved 10-40% proposal view rates, 5-30% reply rates, and 1-20% hire rates across multiple Upwork accounts.
• Improved proposal-to-win rates by 25% through positioning and proposal optimization.
• Worked with a creator having 850K+ YouTube subscribers on cold email automation and outreach activities.
• Supported SaaS companies, AI agencies, cybersecurity firms, software development companies, and technology businesses with outbound sales, lead generation, and appointment setting.
𝗨𝗣𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞 𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗪𝗧𝗛 & 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧
Upwork Growth, Upwork Profile Optimization, Profile Rewrite, Profile SEO, Proposal Writing, Proposal Optimization, Upwork Bidding, Client Targeting, Profile Positioning, Portfolio Recommendations, Skills Optimization, Employment History Optimization, Client Acquisition Strategy, and Account Growth Consulting.
𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗗 𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗟 & 𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗟 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚
Lead List Building, ICP Research, Market Research, Prospect Research, Contact Discovery, Email Verification, Email Marketing Campaigns, Cold Email Copywriting, Email Sequence Creation, Follow-Up Sequences, Outreach Campaign Management, Email Deliverability, Campaign Tracking, Reply Management, Demand Generation, Appointment Setting, and Pipeline Generation.
𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀:
Apollo, Instantly, SalesHandy, Smartlead, Clay, Snovio, Lusha, Findymail, NeverBounce, ZeroBounce, HubSpot, Salesforce, and Google Workspace.
𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗞𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗡 𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗛 & 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚
LinkedIn Lead Generation, LinkedIn Outreach Campaigns, LinkedIn Prospecting, LinkedIn Sales Navigator Prospecting, LinkedIn Profile Optimization, Personal Branding Strategy, Content Positioning, Social Selling, Relationship Building, Inbound Lead Generation, Sales Development, and Appointment Setting.
𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀:
LinkedIn Sales Navigator, HeyReach, Expandi, Meet Alfred, LinkedHelper, Apollo, Snovio, HubSpot, and Clay.
𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗜 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧
Software Development Agencies, SaaS Companies, AI Agencies, Cybersecurity Companies, IT Service Providers, Technology Startups, Consulting Firms, Staffing Agencies, Healthcare Companies, WordPress Agencies, Marketing Agencies, Digital Agencies, Product-Based Companies, and B2B Service Businesses.
𝗪𝗛𝗬 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗠𝗘
• Generated qualified opportunities through Upwork, LinkedIn, Cold Email, and Outbound Sales.
• Experienced in Lead Generation, Sales Development, SDR, Client Acquisition, Appointment Setting, and Pipeline Generation.
• Skilled in prospecting, qualification, CRM management, proposal writing, and revenue-focused outreach.
• Process-driven approach focused on predictable growth, measurable results, and long-term client relationships.
• Strong communication, follow-up, and sales pipeline management backed by proven outreach systems.
Looking for a Lead Generation Specialist, SDR, Sales Representative, Sales Consultant, Appointment Setter, Upwork Growth Specialist, Cold Email Outreach Specialist, LinkedIn Outreach Specialist, or a Business Development Executive, Business Development Representative, Business Development Manager (BDE, BDR, BDM) who can generate qualified leads, book sales meetings, optimize outreach performance, and build predictable sales pipelines?
Let's connect.
Sales
B2B Lead Generation
Business Development
Lead Generation
Sales Strategy
Upwork
Proposal Writing
CRM Software
LinkedIn Lead Generation
Email Marketing
Market Research
Sales Funnel Builder
Project Management
Cold Email
Clay
B2B Marketing
Email Communication
Email Deliverability
Sales Management
Marketing Automation
Dinesh R.
Lucknow, India
$12/hr
4.5
9 jobs
Upwork, Guru, PPH, Freelancer Bidding | Proposal Strategist | Lead Generation & Business Development Professional
If you're struggling to get consistent clients on Upwork or relying too much on luck, the problem usually isn’t your skills it’s your positioning, proposals, and strategy.
I help freelancers and agencies turn Upwork into a predictable client acquisition channel instead of a hit-or-miss platform.
With hands-on experience in Upwork bidding, proposal writing, profile optimization, and outbound lead generation, I’ve worked with individuals and agencies across web development, SaaS, marketing, and design, helping them move from inconsistent projects to **steady, high-quality client flow
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What I Bring to the Table:
High-Converting Proposals:
Not generic templates, tailored, client-focused proposals that stand out, get opened, and drive replies.
Profile Optimization That Sells:
Your profile isn’t just a portfolio — it’s your landing page. I position it to attract, build trust, and convert visitors into clients.
Smart Bidding & Job Targeting:
I don’t just apply to jobs — I identify the right opportunities, analyze competition, and position you to win.
Lead Generation Systems (Upwork + Guru + Freelancer + PPH)
For agencies looking beyond Upwork, I help build multi-channel outreach systems that bring consistent inbound leads.
Business Development Support:
From opportunity research to pipeline management — I help you stay consistent and focused on growth.
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My Approach:
This isn’t about sending 50 proposals a day and hoping for luck. It’s about:
* Targeting the right clients
* Sending fewer, smarter proposals
* Building a strong positioning
* Creating systems that generate consistent results
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Who I Work With:
- Freelancers struggling to land their first or next clients
- Agencies looking to scale consistently
- Teams tired of inconsistent revenue cycles
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Results You Can Expect:
* Improved response rates
* Better quality clients
* More consistent project flow
* Stronger Upwork presence over time
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If you’re serious about turning Upwork into a **reliable growth channel**, let’s connect and discuss where things can be improved.
Sales Development
Sales
Upwork
Real-Time Bidding
Bidding
Lead Generation
Proposal Writing
Cover Letter Writing
Business Development
Targeted Cover Letter
Project Proposal
Sales Leads
Business Proposal Writing
Market Research
Appointment Setting
Bala K.
Coimbatore, India
$10/hr
4.6
231 jobs
💯 𝐔𝐏𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐒:
🌟 Top Rated Freelancer
🌟 100% Client Recommendation
🌟 200+ Completed Upwork Jobs
🌟 Available in US Timezone⏰
I am a B2B sales expert and appointment-setting specialist who helps high-growth startups, SMBs, and established B2B companies accelerate their pipelines and predictably scale their revenue.
With 5+ years in Sales, 6+ years in B2B Lead Generation, and a proven track record of 200+ successfully completed projects on Upwork, I don’t just send emails or connections—I build targeted outbound engines that convert cold prospects into warm, paying clients.
🎯 What I Do Best:
- Sales-Qualified Appointment Setting: Filling your calendar with decision-makers who actually want to speak with you.
- Multichannel Outbound Campaigns: Creating, launching, and managing high-converting outreach strategies across LinkedIn and Cold Email.
- Outbound Strategy Consulting: Auditing your current processes and building a scalable blueprint for new business development.
⚡ My Technical Specialties & Superpowers:
1. Deliverability Mastery: Setting up custom tracking domains, managing email/domain warmup, and ensuring 100% inbox placement (keeping you out of the spam folder).
2. Hyper-Personalized Copywriting: Crafting tailored first-line icebreakers and messaging sequences that resonate with your specific niche and business model.
3. Advanced LinkedIn Strategies: Managing automated and manual campaigns (1st/2nd/3rd-degree connections, InMails, and targeted Group outreach).
4. Data-Driven Optimization: Continuous campaign tracking, monitoring, and A/B testing to ensure week-over-week improvement.
5. Elite Tech Stack Proficiency: Expert-level execution using industry-leading tools, including LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Clay, Apollo, Instantly, ZoomInfo, Crunchbase Pro, Hunter, Claude, ChatGPT, Trigify, and a handful of other tools.
🚀 Ready to accelerate your pipeline?
Send me an invite to your job or a direct message, and let's chat about how we can build a predictable revenue engine for your business today.
Sales Development
Outbound Sales
Appointment Setting
Lead Generation
List Building
Email Marketing
LinkedIn Lead Generation
Business Development
B2B Lead Generation
Email Campaign
Outreach Strategy
Email Outreach
LinkedIn Marketing
Appointment Scheduling
Sales Leads
Shabbir P.
Vadodara, India
$10/hr
5.0
3 jobs
✅ Creative Approach ✅ Еxcellent skills ✅ Easy communication
Cold Caller | B2B Appointment Setting | SDR | Lead Generation | SaaS Outbound Sales
Struggling to generate qualified B2B leads and book sales meetings consistently?
I help businesses strengthen their lead generation, outbound sales, and telemarketing efforts to build a predictable pipeline and consistently book qualified appointments. Through cold calling, structured follow-ups, list building, and disciplined lead qualification, I turn outreach into real sales conversations.
My role as a business development manager involves crafting and executing daily digital B2B marketing strategies.
Over the past decade, I have accumulated extensive experience across a diverse array of software companies, ranging from established enterprises to dynamic startups. My expertise spans various domains, including Product/SaaS, Services, and both large and small-scale ventures.
In my capacity as a seasoned sales and business development specialist, I bring a wealth of insights and skills to the table, empowering businesses to achieve their growth objectives. Here are some of the key areas where I excel:
= Spearheading sales and marketing initiatives.
= Streamlining sales processes and integrating them into CRM systems.
= Strategizing distribution approaches for both direct and indirect sales channels.
= Crafting compelling value propositions through rigorous ROI analysis and pricing strategies.
= Developing comprehensive growth frameworks tailored to organic or inorganic expansion.
= Orchestrating B2B lead generation strategies from planning to execution.
= Representing international firms in sales meetings and exhibitions, specifically within the UAE.
= Formulating robust business cases and driving sales conversions.
= Implementing email marketing automation to enhance outreach effectiveness.
= Nurturing and mentoring sales representatives to maximize their potential.
= Devising and executing go-to-market strategies for early customer acquisition.
= Critically evaluating sales pitch decks and marketing collateral for optimal impact.
🚀 My Commitment to You:
I am dedicated to delivering services of the highest quality, consistently surpassing expectations and ensuring your utmost satisfaction. Whether it's amplifying your brand's presence, enhancing conversion rates, or crafting captivating campaigns, I am committed to driving your success.
💬 Let's Elevate Your Brand's Journey:
Are you ready to elevate your brand to new heights? Collaborate with a results-oriented business development specialist who possesses the expertise to make a meaningful impact.
Reach out to me today, and let's embark on a transformative journey that propels your business forward.
Business Development
Sales Consulting
Marketing Strategy
Lead Management
Lead Generation
LinkedIn Lead Generation
LinkedIn Sales Navigator
Upwork
B2B Lead Generation
B2B Marketing
Lead Nurturing
Lead Generation Strategy
Sales & Marketing
Sohaib A.
Pune, India
$10/hr
5.0
4 jobs
I build B2B sales engines that turn pipeline into revenue fast.
With 10+ years in SaaS, AI, and IT services sales, I've generated $3M in closed revenue, built $10M+ in qualified pipeline, and led 25+ rep teams to quota. At Jeeva.ai, I scaled pipeline by 40% and cut sales cycles by 25% in 5 months.
What I Deliver
Pipeline That Converts
$3M closed revenue and $10M+ qualified pipeline built through coordinated outbound-inbound strategies. I deliver 20-40% open rates, 3-8% response rates, and meetings that turn into deals.
Sales Team Leadership
Managed 25+ SDRs/AEs to quota. Created playbooks that improved productivity by 30% and demo volume. Mentored teams that consistently exceeded targets by 15-25%.
Enterprise Deal Closing
Closed $2.5M+ in strategic accounts including Deloitte, Wipro, and government entities. Handle RFPs, proposals, negotiations, and complex deal cycles.
Process Optimization
Redesigned sales operations that reduced cycles by 25% and improved forecast accuracy. Expert in Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoho CRM setup and optimization.
Full GTM Execution
ICP building, account research, multichannel cadences, objection handling,etc . I design the strategy AND execute the work.
Track Record
$3M revenue | $10M+ pipeline in 5 months (Jeeva.ai).
40% pipeline growth via outbound-inbound coordination.
25% sales cycle reduction through RevOps optimization.
$2.5M in strategic deals closed (ranked #1 among BDEs).
$700K in enterprise deals during COVID downturn.
Ideal For
Early-stage SaaS startups needing first 50-100 qualified meetings.
Growing companies scaling from founder-led to repeatable sales.
Teams accelerating pipeline without adding headcount.
Companies launching new products or entering new markets.
Ready to build a sales engine that delivers predictable revenue? Let's talk growth.
Sales Development
Lead Generation
Sales Lead Lists
Social Media Lead Generation
Appointment Setting
Appointment Scheduling
Go-to-Market Strategy
Meeting Scheduling
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