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Ejay L.

Quezon City, Philippines

$5/hr
5.0
1 jobs

Sales Support Specialist with experience in Customer Service, Data Entry, CRM Management, Administrative Support, and Order Processing. I help businesses organize operations, manage customer relationships, maintain accurate records, and support day-to-day business activities. With over two years of experience in sales and operations, I have: ✔️ Managed 20+ wholesale dealer accounts ✔️ Assisted customers in selecting products that fit their needs ✔️ Processed high-volume customer orders with accuracy ✔️ Coordinated inventory and order fulfillment ✔️ Worked efficiently in fast-paced environments while maintaining attention to detail 💼 Services I Offer 📈 Sales Support 🤝 Customer Service 📦 Order Processing ⌨️ Data Entry & Data Management 🗂️ CRM Management & Updates 📋 Inventory Coordination 📧 Email & Chat Support 🖥️ Administrative Assistance 📊 Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) ☁️ Google Workspace ⭐ Why work with me? • Detail-oriented and highly organized • Strong communication skills • Fast learner who adapts quickly to new systems • Committed to meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy • Dedicated to providing professional and dependable support My goal is simple: to help your business run more efficiently while delivering excellent service to your customers. If you're looking for someone who is reliable, proactive, and easy to work with, I'd be happy to discuss how I can support your business.

  • Sales
  • Customer Service
  • Customer Support
  • Data Entry
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Administrative Support
  • Order Processing
  • CRM Software
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Google Workspace
  • Email Communication
  • Ecommerce
  • Lead Generation
  • Microsoft Word
  • Problem Resolution
  • Communications
Areesha B.

Karachi, Pakistan

$13/hr
5.0
2 jobs

You bring the leads. I’ll bring the conversations. 📞🔥 Hi, I’m Areesha — a Sales, Lead Generation & Appointment Setting Specialist with 10+ years of experience working with US-based clients. I’ve spent years on the other end of the phone turning “hello” into conversations, conversations into appointments, and follow-ups into opportunities. My sweet spot is working leads — whether they’re brand new, warm, old, or seemingly impossible to reach. I’m confident with cold calling, persistent follow-up, objection handling, lead qualification, appointment setting, and moving prospects toward the next step. What I do best: 📞 Cold & warm calling 🔄 Lead follow-up & nurturing 🎯 Appointment setting 💰 Sales & lead conversion 💬 Objection handling 📱 Phone, SMS & email outreach 📊 CRM & pipeline management I’ve worked extensively with US-based prospects and have hands-on experience with GoHighLevel, Podio, CallTools, SmrtPhone, ReadyMode, Mojo, Dialpad and other CRM/dialer platforms. I’m confident, conversational, persistent, and not afraid of a “no.” I know that sometimes the difference between a lost lead and a booked appointment is simply the right conversation at the right time. Give me the leads. I’ll give them attention. Let’s turn them into results. 🚀

  • Lead Generation
  • Cold Calling
  • HR & Business Services
  • Employee Training
  • Training Materials
  • Call Center Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Staff Recruitment & Management
  • Recruiting
  • Business Operations
  • Real Estate Acquisition
  • Acquisitions
Bernadette E.

Caloocan City, Philippines

$12/hr
4.1
2 jobs

I help sales teams turn a messy sales process into a more organized, measurable, and efficient operation. I bring 10+ years of experience across sales, customer service, appointment setting, sales leadership, and sales operations with hands-on experience managing the people, processes, data, and reporting behind a sales team. I was recognized as a #1 Sales Representative before moving into Sales Management, where I managed a remote team of approximately 30 sales representatives. For about five years, I was responsible for monitoring KPIs, reviewing CRM activity, coaching reps, improving follow-up, and helping the team stay focused on sales goals. I also built sales reporting systems from the ground up using Google Sheets and Looker Studio, bringing together lead, booking, sales, renewal, representative, state, and call-center data into dashboards that made performance easier to track and manage. Today, I combine that sales experience with practical sales operations and automation skills to help businesses: • Organize and improve sales processes and workflows • Maintain and improve CRM and sales data • Build KPI reports and performance dashboards • Track leads, bookings, sales, follow-ups, and team performance • Identify process gaps and repetitive manual work • Build practical automations using tools such as Zapier and Make • Support sales teams with reporting, accountability, and day-to-day operations Tools I've worked with include Google sheets, Looker Studio, Google Workspace, CRM Platforms, Ringcentral, Dialpad, Asana, Clickup, Airtable, Zapier, Make and AI Tools What sets me apart is that I don't look at sales operations purely from the systems side. I've actually worked in sales, managed salespeople, handled high-volume customer conversations, monitored performance, and built reporting around real sales activity. So when I build a report, workflow, or automation, I'm thinking about the person who has to use it and the business decision it needs to support. If you need someone who can understand your sales process, work with your team, make the numbers easier to see, and help improve the systems behind the sales operation, I'd be happy to discuss what you're trying to improve.

  • Sales
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Project Management
  • Administrative Support
  • Customer Support
  • CRM Software
  • Email Communication
  • Lead Generation
  • Technical Support
  • Data Entry
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Google Workspace
  • Google Sheets
  • Team Management
  • Zapier
  • Phone Support
  • Email Support
  • Looker Studio
Clothield P.

Angeles City, Philippines

$20/hr
5.0
2 jobs

Business Virtual Assistant | Business Development | Operations Support Hi! I'm Clothield, a Business Virtual Assistant with over 12 years of experience supporting businesses in business development, customer support, lead generation, sales operations, CRM management, and administrative support. I help startups, agencies, and growing businesses stay organized, improve workflows, generate qualified leads, and provide excellent customer experiences. Whether you need someone to manage day-to-day operations or support your sales and customer success efforts, I bring a proactive mindset and a commitment to delivering quality work. Here's how I can help: Administrative & Executive Support Calendar and email management Data entry and internet research Document preparation Reporting and spreadsheet management File organization SOP creation and documentation Business Development B2B lead generation Prospect list building LinkedIn research Appointment setting CRM management Sales pipeline support Market research Customer Support Email support Chat support Phone support Customer onboarding Ticket management Issue resolution Customer relationship management Operations Support Process improvement Team coordination Project coordination Workflow management Performance reporting Quality assurance support Tools I have experience with: Apollo ZoomInfo LinkedIn Sales Navigator Cognism HubSpot Salesforce Microsoft Dynamics Zoho CRM Pipedrive NoCRM Aircall Microsoft Office Google Workspace Google Sheets Microsoft Excel I pride myself on being dependable, detail-oriented, and easy to work with. I communicate clearly, adapt quickly, and take ownership of my responsibilities. My goal is not only to complete tasks efficiently but also to contribute to the growth and success of your business. If you're looking for a reliable Business Virtual Assistant who can support your operations, customers, and business development efforts, I'd love to be part of your team. Let's connect!

  • Outbound Sales
  • Sales
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Administrative Support
  • Business Development
  • Lead Generation
  • Appointment Setting
  • Customer Support
  • Email Support
  • Online Chat Support
  • Data Entry
  • LinkedIn Sales Navigator
  • Salesforce
  • Market Research
  • Google Workspace
  • HubSpot
  • Operations Management Software
  • Management Skills
Julito N.

Sogod, Philippines

$6/hr
5.0
1 jobs

I help entrepreneurs and team stay organized, efficient, and connected by providing reliable Virtual Assistance, professional Costumer Service, and Tech Support that keeps operations running smoothly. 💼 Your Business Deserves More Than Just Tasks; It Deserves Excellence Every project I take on is driven by purpose, precision, and a passion for helping your business thrive. I blend clear communication, sharp organization, and smart problem-solving to save you time, earn client trust, and fuel growth. 🚀 What I Bring to the Table: - Customer Service That Connects Empathetic, professional support that turns customers into loyal advocates. - Experience across diverse industries (fitness, tech, mortgage, e-commerce, sales) Seamless management of calendars, emails, and daily task for you to you stay focused on what matters. - Admin Support That Streamlines Clean data, organized reports, and efficient workflows that keep your operations running smoothly. - Tech Support That Just Works Troubleshooting and tool setup that ensure your systems are smooth, secure, and stress-free. I don’t just complete tasks, I elevate your brand. With integrity, clarity, and consistency at the core of everything I do, your business will feel as professional and reliable as the vision behind it. 🛠️ My Technical Toolkit ✓ Multi-channel support (phone, email, chat) ✓ Technical troubleshooting and CRM proficiency (Shopify, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Slack, Zoom, Monday) ✓ CRM & Platforms: Shopify, Zendesk, Salesforce, Zoho Desk, Gorgias ✓ Language: English & Spanish (if translation support is available) ✓ Tech: Troubleshooting, setup, and AI Automation If you're ready to free up your time and give your clients the experience they deserve, I would love to support you. Let's connect and make it happen.

  • Customer Service
  • Technical Support
  • Email Support
  • Google Workspace
  • Salesforce
  • Data Entry
  • Helpdesk
  • Remote Management Software
  • Shopify
  • Sales Leads
  • Email Campaign
  • Lead Generation
  • Microsoft Office
  • Email Communication
  • AI Content Creation
  • Sales & Marketing
  • Tech & IT
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Usability Testing
  • Lead Qualification
Saad Tariq S.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

$28/hr
5.0
5 jobs

I’m a project and operations professional who can build business systems from scratch myself, while also managing the people and projects needed to deliver more complex solutions. If a CRM, project workspace, dashboard, workflow, or automation needs to be built, I can get into the tool and build it myself. If the project needs developers, specialists, contractors, or internal teams, I can turn the business requirement into clear deliverables, coordinate the people involved, review the output, test what has been built, and keep the implementation moving through to adoption. That combination is where I’m most useful. I understand the business problem behind the system, not just the software. I can work with founders, leadership, and clients to understand what they are trying to achieve, translate that into practical workflows, and make sure the finished solution actually works for the people using it. I can help with: – Business Systems & Automation: CRM, project management systems, dashboards, workflows, reporting, and automation – Project & Operations Management: planning, ownership, timelines, dependencies, risks, blockers, and stakeholder coordination – CRM & Revenue Operations: pipelines, follow-ups, forecasting, reporting, process improvement, and sales-to-delivery handoffs – Customer Success & Client Operations: onboarding, communication, issue resolution, account coordination, and post-sale delivery I’m comfortable moving between business, people, and technology. I can discuss requirements with a founder or client, design the solution, build it myself where appropriate, coordinate specialists where needed, and manage the project through delivery. Tools I work with include Monday, ClickUp, Zoho CRM, Google Sheets, Excel, Airtable, Power Automate, Python, Make, Zapier, APIs, Apollo, and AI tools. If you need someone who can understand the business, build the systems behind it, manage the people involved, and keep execution moving, I’d be happy to discuss what you’re working on.

  • Sales Operations
  • Business Operations
  • Project Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Lead Generation
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Sales Management
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Business Process Automation
  • Microsoft Power Automate
  • HubSpot
  • Business Analysis
  • ClickUp
  • Google Sheets Automation

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What does a sales operations specialist do?

A sales operations specialist builds and maintains the technical infrastructure that allows sales teams to execute their strategies without administrative friction. This role translates business goals into configured workflows, accurate data structures, and automated processes within customer relationship management platforms. You analyze historical performance metrics to identify bottlenecks in the sales cycle and implement system changes that improve rep productivity. The work focuses on turning raw sales activity data into clear visibility for leadership while ensuring representatives have the tools they need to close deals.

  • Configure and maintain customer relationship management systems to align with current sales processes and territory structures. You map out stage definitions, field requirements, and automation rules so that every user interaction captures consistent data. This setup prevents duplicate entries and ensures that pipeline stages reflect actual progress rather than optimistic guesses. Your configuration choices directly impact the accuracy of revenue forecasts and the efficiency of daily rep activities.
  • Generate operational reports and dashboards that track key performance indicators such as conversion rates, cycle length, and quota attainment. You pull data from multiple sources to create a single source of truth for sales leadership and individual contributors. These visualizations highlight trends in outbound sales efforts and reveal where prospects stall in the funnel. Your analysis supports strategic decisions by showing which segments or tactics drive the most reliable revenue growth.
  • Design and iterate on sales automation workflows that reduce manual data entry and accelerate lead routing. You build triggers that assign new leads to the correct representative based on geography, industry, or deal size without human intervention. This automation ensures timely follow-up and prevents high-value opportunities from slipping through cracks due to administrative delays. You also document these processes so that new hires can understand the system logic and adhere to best practices from day one.

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  • Specify which CRM platform the specialist must configure, such as Salesforce or HubSpot, to manage pipeline data.
  • List required reporting outputs, including weekly forecasting models and activity dashboards for sales leadership.
  • Detail any workflow automation tasks, such as lead routing rules or territory alignment updates, that need immediate attention.

Step 2: Evaluate candidates

Look for portfolios that demonstrate clean data architecture and actionable sales insights. Uma can run instant video interviews and build shortlists with side-by-side comparisons to speed up your review.

  • Check for examples of customized CRM dashboards that track key performance indicators like conversion rates and cycle length.
  • Verify experience with data cleansing projects that improved forecast accuracy for previous sales teams.
  • Review documentation samples showing how they mapped complex sales processes into automated system workflows.

Step 3: Interview your top choices

Discuss their approach to balancing data integrity with sales rep adoption. Interviews can be scheduled and conducted within Upwork Messages with an immediate transcript and summary after each one.

  • Ask how they troubleshoot common CRM reporting errors when historical data contains inconsistencies.
  • Request specific examples of how they collaborated with sales managers to refine territory assignments.
  • Explore their method for training non-technical staff on new automation features without disrupting daily workflows.

Step 4: Agree on scope and begin work

Set clear milestones for configuration, testing, and final handoff of reporting tools. 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 deliverables such as a fully configured forecasting module and a user guide for the sales team.
  • Establish a timeline for migrating legacy data into the new CRM structure with zero loss of record history.
  • Agree on a testing phase where the specialist validates automation rules against real-world sales scenarios.

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How much does hiring a sales operations specialist cost?

Hiring a sales operations specialist typically costs $500-$2,000 per project, depending on scope and experience. Final pricing depends on the complexity of CRM configurations, data volume for migration, required integrations, reporting depth, and the freelancer's experience level.

CRM audit and cleanup

$500-$1,000/project

Entry-level to mid-level
  • Identified duplicate records and missing fields
  • Merged duplicates and standardized entry formats
  • Summary of changes and data quality metrics

Sales process documentation

$800-$1,500/project

Mid-level
  • Visual workflow of current sales stages
  • Written guidelines for rep activities and system use
  • Onboarding material for new sales team members

Dashboard and report configuration

$1,200-$2,500/project

Mid-level to senior-level
  • Defined key performance indicators and metrics
  • Configured visual reports in CRM or analytics tool
  • Session on interpreting data and filtering views

Workflow automation setup

$2,000-$4,000/project

Senior-level
  • Mapped triggers and actions for sales tasks
  • Configured rules for lead assignment and notifications
  • Verified automation accuracy and error handling

Forecasting model implementation

$3,500-$6,000/project

Expert-level
  • Defined variables and weighting for revenue prediction
  • Built forecasting tools within sales platform
  • Analyzed initial predictions against actual outcomes

Frequently asked questions

Is hiring a sales operations specialist worth it?

For most businesses, yes: hiring a sales operations specialist is worthwhile. This role removes administrative friction from your sales team by configuring CRM workflows and automating routine tasks. You gain clear visibility into pipeline health through accurate forecasting and consistent reporting structures.

How do I evaluate sales operations specialist candidates?

Look for candidates who translate raw sales data into actionable process improvements within your CRM. Ask them to describe how they configured a specific workflow automation that reduced manual entry for sales reps. A strong candidate explains the logic behind their dashboard designs and how those metrics drive revenue decisions.

What tools does a sales operations specialist use?

A sales operations specialist primarily works within CRM platforms to manage data integrity and reporting. They also use workflow automation features and spreadsheet software to analyze historical performance trends.

What deliverables can I expect from a sales operations specialist?

You receive configured sales processes, automated workflows, and documented operational guidelines. The specialist also submits regular performance reports and maintains forecasting models tied to your sales pipeline.