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Michelle R.

Taguig, Philippines

$9/hr
5.0
2 jobs

Are you looking for someone who can consistently generate qualified appointments, manage your CRM, and provide excellent customer support? I help businesses grow by turning leads into booked appointments through professional outbound calling, follow-ups, and organized CRM management. With over 2 years of experience supporting U.S.-based clients, I have worked in insurance, sports recruiting, and customer service, handling both warm and cold leads while maintaining accurate records and delivering a positive client experience.. I consistently exceed quotas, enthusiastic about learning and growing in any role. I pride myself on being reliable, organized, and proactive. Whether you need someone to book more appointments, keep your CRM organized, or provide excellent customer service, I'm ready to help your business grow. Let's connect and discuss how I can support your team.

  • Sales
  • Lead Generation
  • Telemarketing
  • Cold Calling
  • Customer Service
  • Insurance
  • Content Creation
  • Appointment Setting
  • Social Media Engagement
  • Administrative Support
  • Inbound Inquiry
  • Canva
  • Facebook Ads Manager
  • CRM Software
  • Google Workspace
  • HighLevel
  • Lead Management
  • Customer Retention
Lala R.

Jaipur, India

$9/hr
4.9
33 jobs

I started my carrier as Customer Service Representative and worked as Trainer and Quality Analyst for various projects including Inbound and Outbound campaigns for UK, USA, Canada and Australia. As a result, I have developed impeccable phone manners, and an ability to deal with agitated or distressed customers. I am accustomed to working on multiple projects simultaneously and can offer new ideas to help your company grow and surpass all goals and objectives. My duties as Customer Service Executive included correspondence with the customers via inbound/outbound calls helping them with their issues and resolving their complaints with a great customer satisfaction. I have worked as Live Chat Support executive and also handled Email Tickets for a reputed vpn company. Working in the management I have helped by training staff to decrease average call handling time and increased customer satisfaction by 70%. This resulted in more business for the company. I have a separate room allocated for official use with noise free background. I have stable ultra high speed DSL wired internet connection along with power back up that allows me to have an uninterrupted, trouble free and peaceful work environment. I have done Masters in Computer Applications.

  • Sales
  • Lead Generation
  • Email Support
  • Online Chat Support
  • Phone Support
  • Technical Support
  • Answered Ticket
  • ESL Teaching
  • Recruiting
  • General Transcription
  • Bulk Marketing
  • Customer Service
  • Customer Retention
  • Email Communication
  • Administrative Support
Matthew G.

San Antonio, Philippines

$6/hr
4.0
7 jobs

Why Should You Hire Me? Telemarketing & Appointment Setter Expert | 5+ Years Experience | #1 of 212 Reps | $1M+ Revenue Closed Hi, I'm Matt! I specialize in B2B lead generation and appointment setting, helping businesses secure a steady flow of high-value prospects through strategic outbound outreach. My main goal is to get you on the calendar with key decision makers so you can turn cold conversations into predictable revenue and growth. I take care of everything from targeted list building and high volume cold calling to script optimization and seamless CRM updates. By applying proven execution frameworks, I deliver consistent performance right away, giving you elite outbound results without the hassle of recruiting or training. Let's connect to map out your upcoming campaign and targeting strategy. I specialize in: ✅ Lead Generation & Prospecting ✅ Telemarketing, Cold Calling & Appointment Setting ✅ Sales & Customer Acquisition ✅ Customer Service (Voice & Non-Voice) ✅ Virtual Assistance & Administrative Support ✅ CRM Management & Sales Follow-Ups ✅ Sales Closing & Customer Conversion Thank you for checking out my profile. Cheers, Matthew

  • Lead Generation
  • Sales Development
  • Sales Strategy
  • Cold Calling
  • Appointment Setting
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Cold Email
  • Strategic Plan
  • Outbound Call
  • Business Development
  • Business Strategy
  • Sales & Marketing
  • Telesales
Gweneth Heloise S.

Mandaluyong City, Philippines

$15/hr
4.9
63 jobs

Hello! Aren’t you curious why my profile stood out first among millions of freelancers worldwide? It’s because I’ve consistently proven to be the perfect match for businesses seeking versatile support. Many of my past clients call me a “Jack of All Trades” and for good reason. As a proud Filipino in a highly competitive global market, I’ve built my edge by combining expertise in sales and business development with a strong ability to streamline operations and drive sustainable growth. Beyond that, I specialize in System Automation, Funnel Design, CRM Integration, and Sales Pipelines, helping businesses cut costs by eliminating the need for multiple hires. But what truly sets me apart is the heart and dedication I bring. Freelancing isn’t just about receiving a 6 digits paycheck or completing the responsibilities listed in a contract, it’s about creating real value. I treat every company I work with as if it were my own, which is why I always go above and beyond to help businesses stay resilient, sustainable, and successful. WHY ME? I'm a team player with a winning attitude and strong work ethic. As a Customer Service Manager and Sales Lead with 11 years of experience in the field, I bring a wealth of expertise and have an outstanding and proven track record of high closing sales, appointment rate, customer satisfaction, extensive vocabulary and persuasive communication skills that are crucial for upselling and cross-selling, people management, establishing KPIs, metrics, and stats, conducting performance reviews, providing feedback, and coaching for improvement. My extensive experience has equipped me with the skills necessary to: - Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to assess and improve team performance. - Conduct detailed performance reviews and provide actionable feedback to drive continuous improvement. - Coach and mentor team members, fostering a culture of excellence and high-quality standards. - Remain adaptable and proficient in handling both management and frontline tasks, ensuring seamless operations. - Listening to calls for Quality Assurance purposes and providing detailed feedback to agents. - Developing quality assurance plans by conducting hazard analyses and monitoring procedures. - Training and motivating employees to ensure that quality standards are met. In addition to my extensive work experience, I am well versed in several office software such as Excel, CRM software, Salesforce, Hubspot and Appfolio, and accounting packages. I have a solid educational foundation and a passion for sales generation. Hard Skills are listed below: -✅📊 Data Entry -✅ SEO Marketing -✅ Lead Generation -✅📞Customer Care -✅🌐Online Research -✅ Data Management -✅ Interior Design -✅ Management Skills -✅💻Social Media Manager -✅ Exterior and Interior Rendering Services -✅ Creating Work Orders, Quotes on behalf of managers -✅ Liaising with Operations Team and Special Operations team Applications and Tools, websites I’m using are listed below: ✅ Web Design ✅ WordPress ✅ Web Programming ✅ HTML ✅ JavaScript ✅CSS ✅ PHP ✅ Shopify ✅ Graphic Design Tool – Canva ✅ Project Management - Basecamp, Wrike, Appfolio, and Asana ✅ Time Tracking - Hubstaff, Trello, and MyTimeIn ✅ Scheduling and Appointments - Google Calendar and Calendly ✅ Email Management - Slack, Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and Gmail ✅ File Sharing and Document Management - Dropbox, Google Drive, ✅ Video Conferencing - Zoom, Skype, Ringcentral, Google Meet, and Zoho Meeting, ✅ CRM Software - Zendesk, Hubspot, Salesforce, SAP, Oracle, VoIP/Softphone - Avaya ✅ Social Media Sites – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Buffer, LinkedIn and Hootsuite ✅ Office Productivity Software - Google Sheets, Google Docs, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word ✅ E-commerce and Dropshipping Website - Amazon, Shopify, eBay, Alibaba, Etsy, AliExpress, and Walmart

  • Lead Generation
  • Outbound Sales
  • Sales Development
  • CRM Software
  • Cold Calling
  • Administrative Support
  • Project Management
  • Customer Service
  • Salesforce Service Cloud
Ahmed S.

Alexandria, Egypt

$20/hr
4.9
17 jobs

Cold calling teams fail for one reason: bad hiring. Most callers ghost shifts, show up late, or just don't take the work seriously, and by the time you notice, you've lost weeks of pipeline. I fix that. I hire, vet, train, manage, and pay complete cold calling teams for you, across real estate, automotive, and B2B, so you get consistent, disciplined output without touching recruiting or payroll yourself. What I provide: Full-cycle hiring with strict vetting for discipline & work ethic List building, proven scripts, and campaign setup tailored to your market Daily QA and performance management Payroll — I pay agents, you don't manage a thing KPI tracking and ongoing optimization Track record: managed multi-site sales operations at Altice USA (60,000+ calls/month across teams), and currently run multiple active campaigns with disciplined, reliable teams, real estate, automotive, and B2B. Tired of managing unreliable callers? Let's build your done-for-you team.

  • Lead Generation
  • Outbound Sales
  • Call Center Management
  • Recruiting
  • Quality Assurance
  • BPO Call Center
  • Business Process Outsourcing
  • Human Resources
  • Sales Management
  • Real Estate Closing
  • Warm Leads
  • Data Management
  • Real Estate Cold Calling
  • Cold Calling
  • Appointment Setting
  • Real Estate Acquisition
  • Real Estate Lead Generation
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Chinese
  • Spanish
Raymond D.

Antipolo, Philippines

$10/hr
4.9
9 jobs

Seasoned BPO and Sales Professional with 17+ years of experience in high volume, target-driven environments, with extensive experience supporting both B2B and B2C sales campaigns for international markets. Proven track record in outbound prospecting, cold calling, lead generation, appointment setting, customer acquisition, relationship building, and sales conversion. Experienced in managing sales pipelines, qualifying prospects, handling objections, and consistently working toward weekly and monthly sales targets. Recognized as a Top Performing Agent on multiple campaigns and ranked among the Top 10 Sales Agents. Experienced in B2B Sales Development, including supporting a Fashion Retail Brand, Optical Distribution, Real Estate Appointment Setting, Telecommunications, and Healthcare Insurance.

  • Outbound Sales
  • Telemarketing
  • Management Skills
  • Inbound Marketing
  • Customer Acquisition
  • Customer Retention
  • Sales Prospecting Software
  • Lead Qualification
  • Rapportive

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Sales representatives hiring guide

Effective sales representatives can drive the entire buyer's journey by building awareness, closing deals, and growing accounts over time. Beyond negotiating, an experienced rep brings customer relationship management, market intelligence, and steady pipeline growth across industries. The right hire becomes a reliable engine for revenue, not a one-time fix.

What does a sales representative do?

Sales representatives connect a company's products or services with the people who need them. Their work spans research, outreach, and relationship building, all aimed at turning interest into revenue. Inside sales reps work remotely, selling by phone, email, and video, and often manage a high volume of accounts. Outside sales reps meet prospects and clients in person, which suits larger or more complex deals. Many reps blend both approaches depending on the product and the market they serve.

Day to day, the work of a sales rep usually covers:

  • Prospecting through cold calls, email, and networking
  • Running product demos and presentations
  • Negotiating and closing contracts
  • Managing accounts and following up with customers
  • Tracking deals in CRM systems like Salesforce or HubSpot

How to hire a sales representative on Upwork

Hiring moves quickly once you know what you're looking for. On Upwork, the median time from job post to first hire is six hours. That speed means you can go from an open role to working with a rep the same day. These four steps drive the process.

Step 1: Post a job

Start with a clear job post so the right sales representatives apply. Spell out the results you want and the day-to-day work involved. A strong post covers:

  • Your sales goals and ideal target customers
  • Key activities like cold calling, B2B outreach, or account management
  • The CRM tools your team uses, such as Salesforce or HubSpot
  • Targets, territory, and any commission structure
  • Your expected budget and timeline

For more structure, start from this sales representative job description template and tailor it to your team's sales process. Use the Job Post Generator powered by Uma™, Upwork's Mindful AI. Describe what you need in a few sentences and Uma will draft a job post for sales representatives.

Step 2: Evaluate candidates

Review proposals with an eye toward proven sales results. The strongest candidates show how they've moved deals forward and hit real targets. Look for:

  • A track record of hitting quota or revenue targets
  • Results tied to real numbers, like deals closed or pipeline built
  • Experience with the CRM tools and sales motions you use
  • Strong Job Success Scores and consistent favorable client feedback

Uma can run instant video interviews and give you a shortlist with side-by-side comparisons, so you can focus on the best-fit sales representatives.

Step 3: Interview your top choices

Prepare a set of sales manager interview questions that you can ask all your top candidates. Good questions explore:

  • Their process for building and managing a pipeline
  • Their approach to objections and stalled deals
  • Their track record with cold outreach and follow-up
  • Their experience with CRM tools like Salesforce or HubSpot

Have a video call with your shortlist candidates individually within Upwork Messages, where you'll get immediate transcripts and summaries of each conversation. Work to understand how each rep sells and compare candidates later. 

Step 4: Agree on scope and begin work

Decide how you'll structure the engagement before work starts. Fixed-price contracts suit defined projects, while hourly contracts fit ongoing outreach. 

  • Agree on your target customer profile, outreach channels, reporting cadence, and success metrics, such as qualified meetings, response rates, or closed deals
  • Set milestones for market research, target list development, script creation, and outreach campaigns
  • Establish expectations for communication, pipeline reporting, and lead handoffs

Handle messaging and files in the contract workroom as the work progresses. Identity verification, Hourly Payment Protection, hourly tracking, and project funds keep the engagement secure for both sides. With those protections in place, you can focus on driving results with confidence.

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The rates and information provided in this article are based on current data and industry sources available at the time of publication. Freelance rates can vary depending on factors such as experience, location, project scope, and market conditions. Readers are encouraged to conduct their own research to confirm current rates and trends, as this information may change over time.

How much does hiring a sales representative cost?

Hiring a freelance sales representative on Upwork generally costs $13-$40 per hour, with rates varying depending on experience, industry, and scope. Beyond hourly work, many businesses hire reps for defined projects or monthly retainers, and pricing shifts with the type of engagement. Many independent reps also work on commission, usually about 10-30% of closed deals, though rates vary by industry and product type.

When budgeting for your sales support, review these typical cost ranges for sales rep projects often found on Upwork:

Lead generation and prospecting project

$1,500-$3,000/project

Entry to mid
  • Targeted prospect list
  • Qualified leads
  • Booked appointments

Fractional SDR (part-time outreach)

$3,000-$8,000/project

Mid
  • Outbound email and call sequences
  • Discovery calls
  • Pipeline reporting

Dedicated cold calling and outbound program

$3,000-$15,000/project

Mid to senior
  • Daily outbound calls
  • Appointment setting
  • CRM updates

Sales strategy and process consulting

$5,000-$20,000/project

Senior
  • Sales process audit
  • Playbook and scripts
  • Team enablement

Fractional sales leadership

$8,000-$20,000/project

Expert
  • Team management
  • Forecasting
  • Go-to-market strategy

Frequently asked questions

Is hiring a sales representative worth it?

For many businesses, yes, a skilled sales representative can generate qualified leads, build customer relationships, and keep your sales pipeline moving so your team can focus on closing deals and growing the business. Sales professionals also bring experience with prospecting, follow-up, and objection handling, helping improve conversion rates and accelerate revenue growth.

What makes a good sales representative?

The best sales reps pair strong communication with genuine curiosity about the customers’ problems. They stay organized, follow up consistently, and use CRM data to prioritize the deals most likely to close. Resilience matters too, since steady outreach turns each rejection into the next opportunity.

What's the difference between inside and outside sales reps?

Inside sales reps sell remotely by phone, email, and video, often at higher volume. Outside sales reps meet prospects in person, usually for larger or more complex deals. Many teams use both, pairing inside reps for pipeline with outside reps for high-value accounts.

What can I expect after hiring a sales representative on Upwork?

After hiring a sales representative on Upwork, you'll typically align on your target customers, outreach strategy, sales goals, and reporting cadence before prospecting begins. Throughout the engagement, you’ll use Upwork Messages and the contract workroom to share materials, track progress, and manage communication. Upwork reports that 89% of first-time clients complete a contract, indicating that most first-time engagements are successfully completed.