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Robert W.

Cape Town, South Africa

$25/hr
4.9
107 jobs

Your CPA jumps 30% overnight. Two big POs hit. Shopify payout doesn't cover the inventory bill. ROAS dips below 2:1. Competitor tweets "We hit 40% percent of revenue from email and SMS!". All on a Tuesday morning. Gut punch. Something....has to give. Thankfully your customers will do all the giving you need. If they're simply seduced into whipping out that sweet card more often. For bigger carts. For years. But you already tried hiring for help with email and they just didn't care like you do. Chasing them down only to get cookie-cutter templates, lifeless AI copy and Canva design. But generic doesn't build real brands. Emotional connection does. Personality and stories. Chatting like a childhood buddy that lives next door. Every word crafted like the founder wrote it at dawn over coffee (not an intern with a swipe file). Imagine... Strategy, creative, segmentation, deliverability, all humming quietly in the background. Jaw-droppingly stunning emails are going out, reeling in huge sales. Email and SMS revenue climbs past 35%. Real metrics like margins, ROAS, LTV, CAC, and AOV all widening (not just vanity opens or clicks.). Your entire back end, handled. No briefing, micromanaging or chasing. Now you can stay in product/ops to put out fires and push the big needle-movers. An extra 10 hours a week appear in your calendar so you can have a life, while topline still grows. This is not a pipe dream with me on your team. However, as a Klaviyo Master, Partner and well over $20 million generated for clients to date, I already have a loyal stable of awesome clients - so naturally my schedule is very nearly full. But, if we get along and I'm 100% sure I can help your unique brand, then you will be making a LOT of money with my help. So if you're looking for someone to help you scale with Klaviyo email marketing, click the green "Invite To Job" or white "Hire Now" button at the top right of this page. Looking forward to discussing your project :) - Wilding. PS: Here's what clients have said about my email marketing services on Upwork: - “It was an awesome ROI and we were able to scale much, much more because of that added revenue.” - “The margins before we started working with you was…18% and recently it was 24%…and that’s net margin.” - “He will make you far more money than you spend with him so you’d be a dummy to not work with him." - “We’ve tried other email marketers before and Wilding is by far the best we’ve ever tried.” Check out my profile below for email designs, results and 20+ more Upwork reviews just like these...

  • Email Marketing
  • Email Campaign Setup
  • Email Copywriting
  • Email Deliverability
  • Email Marketing Strategy
  • Klaviyo
  • Customer Retention
  • Shopify
  • Email Communication
  • Mailchimp Plugin
Loveth E.

Lekki, Nigeria

$10/hr
5.0
7 jobs

Most newsletters don’t fail because of bad content. They fail because the system behind them is broken. Most email marketing setups fail at three critical points: – Poor deliverability (emails don’t reach inboxes) – Weak automation (no consistent engagement) – No structure to capture and convert subscribers I specialize in fixing and building complete email systems that solve these problems from the ground up. I work with Beehiiv, Substack, and Mailchimp to create newsletters that don’t just send emails; but actually grow, engage, and convert. Here’s how I can help: ⚙️ Setup & Deliverability • Full newsletter setup and configuration • Domain authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC) • Inbox placement optimization • Platform migration without data loss 🔁 Automation & Systems • Welcome sequences and onboarding flows • Automated nurture and engagement sequences • Conversion-focused email funnels • Subscriber tagging and segmentation • Re-engagement campaigns 📈 Growth & Performance • Newsletter growth systems (lead magnets, referrals) • Open rate and click optimization • Email list cleaning and performance improvement • A/B testing for campaigns 🌐 Landing Pages & Funnel Setup • High-converting landing pages for email capture • Signup forms and lead magnet integration • Simple website or page setup connected to your email system • Funnel flow from visitor → subscriber → customer The goal is simple: A complete system where people find you, subscribe, stay engaged, and eventually become customers. Not just emails - but a system that works behind the scenes. If your current setup isn’t doing that, let’s fix it. Kindly send a message NOW and let's discuss. PLATFORM KEYWORDS: Beehiiv newsletter, Beehiiv setup, Beehiiv migration, Beehiiv automation, Beehiiv growth, Beehiiv referral program, Beehiiv monetization, Beehiiv email system, Beehiiv integrations, Beehiiv audience growth, Substack newsletter, Substack setup, Substack growth, Substack monetization, Substack paid newsletter, Substack migration, Substack audience building, Substack email marketing, Substack content strategy, Substack subscriber growth, Mailchimp email marketing, Mailchimp setup, Mailchimp automation, Mailchimp campaigns, Mailchimp newsletter design, Mailchimp audience segmentation, Mailchimp email flows, Mailchimp list management, Mailchimp deliverability, Mailchimp integration, Email deliverability, Email automation, Newsletter growth, Email campaign management, Subscriber conversion, Email funnels, Lead generation, Email list building, Email segmentation, Email marketing strategy, Email system setup, Newsletter monetization, Email performance optimization

  • Email Marketing
  • Email Automation
  • Email Campaign Optimization
  • Email Marketing Consultation
  • Email Campaign Setup
  • Email Copywriting
  • Email Deliverability
  • Email Marketing Strategy
  • Email Design
  • Marketing Automation
  • Marketing Automation Software
  • Email & Newsletter
  • Landing Page
  • Newsletter
  • Mailchimp
  • ConvertKit
  • Klaviyo
  • Lead Generation
  • Landing Page Design
  • Claude
Sam D.

London, United Kingdom

$20/hr
5.0
2 jobs

I make email your highest-ROI channel, not an afterthought. I specialise in Klaviyo for ecommerce and DTC brands. Flow architecture, segmentation strategy, deliverability, and the full creative stack. I write and design every email myself, so you get technical depth and copy that actually converts, without having to manage two different people. 𝗜𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗰 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝟱𝟱.𝟯𝟳% 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵. £63,547 from campaigns. £28,386 from automated flows. May 2026. "Working with Sam has been one of the strongest decisions we've made for our brand. His approach is insane. He understands our brand to a level that most freelancers simply don't." Josh & Arran, Founders, Illicit Bloc Clothing 𝗕𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗿𝗺𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗚𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽: 𝟳,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻-𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝟯𝟬 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀. £𝟭𝟴,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲. "In two weeks Sam completely transformed our email marketing strategy. The results speak for themselves." Sarah BTS Army Merch Gift Shop 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗜 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 Before we even talk about working together, I will send you a personalised Loom walkthrough. No sales calls, no discovery calls where someone tries to close you. Just me walking you through ideas specific to your brand, what I would prioritise, and where I see the biggest opportunities for your email programme. You keep that value whether you decide to work with me or not. Before you choose someone to work with on your email marketing, choose the person who understands your customers as well as you do. Once a client comes on board, the first thing I look at is not your flows. It is your pop-up form and your offer architecture. Because if you cannot get people into the ecosystem the right way, with the right offer, the right positioning, the right entry point, it does not matter how good your flows are. The attributed revenue numbers will not move. This is where most email marketers skip straight to the fun stuff and wonder why the results are average. Then we build the flows. All the core ones: welcome, browse abandonment, cart abandonment, checkout abandonment, post-purchase and win-back. But also some you probably have not heard of. The ones that most brands do not have set up because most freelancers do not know they exist. That is where a lot of the hidden revenue lives. But here is what separates a basic flow build from one that actually performs. Customers are getting smarter every single day. A generic email sequence sent to everyone the same way is something people can smell from a mile off. A potential new customer who has never bought from you needs to be spoken to completely differently from someone who has already purchased twice. Different messaging, different offers, different timing, different psychology. You cannot treat these people the same and expect the same results. Every flow I build routes people down different paths depending on exactly where they are in the customer journey. First-time visitors, warm leads, first-time buyers, repeat customers, lapsed customers. Each group gets communication that actually speaks to where they are, not a one-size-fits-all sequence blasting the same email to your entire list. Then we look at campaigns. How many are you sending? To which segments? What is the actual strategy? Most brands either blast their full list once a week or barely send at all. The way I see it, campaigns are ads. Every campaign you send is pushing people back into your custom flows, back into the buying cycle, back into the ecosystem you have built. The more intentional your campaign strategy, the harder your flows work. They compound each other. That is the system. Entry point, flows, campaigns. All three working together. That is how you get email consistently pulling 40 to 45% of your total store revenue. Message me and I will send you a personalised Loom within 24 hours so you can see exactly what is possible for your brand before committing to anything.

  • Email Automation
  • Email Campaign Setup
  • Email Copywriting
  • Email Marketing Strategy
  • Email Design
  • Klaviyo
  • Digital Marketing Strategy
  • Digital Marketing
  • Brand Strategy
  • Marketing
  • Ecommerce Marketing
  • Email List
  • Email Subject Line
  • Omnisend
  • Customer Retention Strategy
  • Shopify
  • Audience Segmentation
  • Copywriting
  • Email Communication
  • Graphic Design
Aminat F.

Lagos, Nigeria

$20/hr
4.4
189 jobs

🚀 Mailchimp Email Marketing Expert | Email Campaign, Fix Low Open Rates, Create customer journey & Drive 30%+ Sales Growth ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Aminat transformed our email strategy. Open rates up 40%, sales jumped 30% – she’s a game-changer!” – Noah Struggling with email marketing that feels like shouting into the void? Your campaigns are ignored, abandoned carts drain revenue, and your audience treats your emails like spam. I get it. Most businesses waste time on: ✅Emails lost in the inbox (low open/click rates) ✅Generic messaging that fails to resonate ✅Segmentation fails (sending the wrong offers to the right people) ✅A/B testing guesswork with no clear wins Manual workflows missing 24/7 revenue opportunities Here’s how I fixed it for Noah (and can fix it for you): 🔥 The Problem I Solved Noah’s email strategy was stuck in 2025: ✅28% open rate (industry avg: 42%) ✅Zero abandoned cart automation (12% of revenue lost monthly) ✅Blast-style campaigns hurting deliverability ✅No data-driven decisions – just "hope marketing" 🎯 My Approach: Precision + Automation + Psychology I don’t just “send emails” – I engineer revenue machines. For Noah, I: 1️⃣ Audited her funnel to find leaks (83% of leads slipped through post-signup) 2️⃣ Built hyper-targeted segments (VIPs, cart abandoners, lukewarm leads) 3️⃣ Designed dynamic email templates that boosted CTR by 55% 4️⃣ Launched Klaviyo automations recovering $12k/month in abandoned carts 5️⃣ Rewrote subject lines using proven hooks (open rates now 44.7%) 📈 Results That Matter ✅40% higher open rates in 8 weeks ✅2.6x ROI on automated campaigns ✅Zero more “spam folder” nightmares What I Deliver (No Fluff, Just Results): ✅ Klaviyo/Mailchimp Setup & Automation — Abandoned Cart Flows | Welcome Series | Win-Back Campaigns ✅ eCommerce Email Strategy — Post-Purchase Upsells | VIP Retention | Seasonal Promos ✅ Data-Driven Fixes — List Hygiene | Deliverability Audits | A/B Testing Frameworks Your Email Marketing Should Be a Revenue Engine, Not a Cost Center. If you’re tired of: ➜ Wasting money on unopened campaigns ➜ Losing 10-15% of sales to forgotten carts ➜ Guessing what your audience wants Let’s fix it. 𝐊𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐲𝐨 & 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐦𝐩 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐩 & 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 🔹 𝐄𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞, 𝐀𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐭, 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭-𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞, 𝐖𝐢𝐧-𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤) 🔹 𝐞𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐄𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 🔹 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦 𝐄𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 (𝐇𝐓𝐌𝐋 & 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞) 🔹 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐠𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 🔹 𝐀/𝐁 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 🔹 𝐊𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐲𝐨 & 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 🔹 𝐄𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 🔹 𝐄𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 I’ve helped numerous clients achieve measurable results. I blend technical expertise with creativity to deliver email campaigns that not only look great but also drive exceptional performance. 𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃 𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐄 𝐀 𝐅𝐈𝐓? Click the green ‘𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗝𝗼𝗯’ button in the top right-hand corner, or send me a message and let’s organize a free consultation call which can be accessed once you message me! Feel free to hit "𝐈𝐍𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐄" Button. Available to Start Immediately. Ready to take your  email marketing to the next level? Let's connect to discuss about your project! Skills and Expertise: Email marketing strategy, Email campaign management, Email list building, Email marketing automation, Email marketing design, Email marketing optimization, Email marketing analytics, Email marketing best practices, Email marketing A/B testing, Email marketing segmentation, Email marketing deliverability, Email marketing lead generation, Email marketing funnel, Email marketing nurture campaigns, Email marketing campaigns, Email marketing integration, Email marketing consulting, Mailchimp, Mailchimp email marketing strategy, Mailchimp email marketing automation, Mailchimp email marketing optimization and analytics, Mailchimp email marketing ROI optimization, Mailchimp Newsletter, Mailchimp automation, Mailchimp email designs, Mailchimp Customer Journey, Mailchimp Expert, Mailchimp email designer, Mailchimp email template creation, Mailchimp audit, Mailchimp Email campaign setup, Klaviyo best practices for email marketing, Klaviyo email segmentation, Klaviyo Email Marketing, Klaviyo Email Flows, Klaviyo Email Automation, Klaviyo, Abandoned cart recovery, Email Campaigns, Email Copywriting, Ecommerce Email Marketing, Shopify, Email Design, Graphic design, Marketing Automation, Campaign Management, Marketing Strategy, Email Marketing, Email Campaign Setup, Email Deliverability, Email Support, Email Communication, Figma, Audience Segmentation & Targeting, Email Automation, Lead Nurturing, Email Template Development, Marketing Analytics, Education, Business with 1-9 Employees, Internet Marketing, Lead

  • Email Marketing
  • Email Automation
  • Email Campaign Setup
  • Email Copywriting
  • Email Deliverability
  • Email Marketing Strategy
  • Email Design
  • Email Template Development
  • Marketing Automation
  • Klaviyo
  • Mailchimp
  • Email & Newsletter
  • Email Campaign
  • Campaign Management
  • Email Template
  • Lead Generation
  • Graphic Design
  • Figma
  • Audience Segmentation & Targeting
  • Email Marketing Platform Support
Regina M.

Sacramento, California

$30/hr
4.9
2,477 jobs

Hi, I’m Regina 😊 I help businesses improve their email marketing through strategic campaigns, automations, and customer journey flows that help keep leads and customers engaged instead of slipping through the cracks. Most clients come to me when their emails feel scattered, inconsistent, or they know they should be doing more with email but don’t know what the next step should be. I help create a clear, organized system behind the scenes so everything works together more effectively and feels easier to manage long term. Credentials & Expertise: ✔ $1M+ earned for clients as a Top Rated Plus freelancer ✔ Experience across Klaviyo, HubSpot, Mailchimp, and similar platforms ✔ Background in business + technical systems What I Bring to Your Business: ✔ Organized email systems that work together ✔ Automations for leads, customers, and ongoing engagement ✔ Campaigns that feel consistent and on-brand ✔ Better targeting so customers get more relevant emails ✔ Clear planning behind the scenes so email feels easier to manage ✔ Strategy focused on long-term growth and retention Extra Value for My Clients: ✔ Custom strategy flowcharts to map out your email system ✔ Clear planning for automations, campaigns, and follow-up ✔ A more organized view of how your emails work together ✨What Clients Say✨ ✔ “Regina mapped out our full email lifecycle with a detailed flowchart before building anything. She identified gaps in our customer journey, cleaned up our segmentation, and implemented automations that actually made sense together. What felt scattered before is now a clear, structured system.” ✔ “We brought Regina in during a migration and she handled everything from setup to integrations and automation. She made sure nothing broke, improved the overall structure, and left us with a system that’s much easier to manage and build on.” ✔ "Regina was incredibly organized and easy to work with throughout the entire project. She helped simplify what felt overwhelming, explained things clearly, and built a much more structured email system that finally made sense for our business.” 📩 Thanks for taking the time to read my profile! I’d love to learn more about what you’re working on. Send me a quick message and let’s chat. :-)

  • Email Marketing
  • Email Automation
  • Email Marketing Consultation
  • Email Marketing Strategy
  • Email Design
  • Email Campaign
  • Mailchimp
  • HubSpot
  • Klaviyo
  • MailerLite
  • Constant Contact
  • Email & Newsletter
  • Email Template
Lukas B.

Lohne, Germany

$20/hr
4.9
17 jobs

I help ecommerce brands scale through highly profitable backend strategies including Klaviyo email marketing, SMS campaigns, direct mailing, custom quiz funnels, and pop-up forms, generating between 30-59% of total revenue through omnichannel marketing automation. Proven Email Marketing Results: ✅ +366% email list growth & engagement in 45 days for sweatandmilk.com through optimized Klaviyo flows ✅ 28X ROI during BFCM for fancii.com using advanced Klaviyo segmentation ✅ 3x List growth for crissbellini.com through high-converting pop-up forms --> Detailed case studies available in Portfolio With nearly 4 years specializing in Klaviyo email marketing & the e-commerce space, I've helped Shopify and WooCommerce stores scale from 0% to 59% email revenue. I'm passionate about email automation, flow optimization, and conversion rate optimization (CRO). As an ecom ninja specializing in Klaviyo email marketing, I excel at building revenue-generating systems including: Welcome flow optimization Abandoned cart recovery sequences Browse abandonment automations Post-purchase flows Win-back campaigns VIP customer nurture sequences Advanced segmentation strategies Check out my LinkedIn/Twitter/YouTube for advanced email marketing tips and detailed case studies. What Clients said about working with me: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ "Lukas has done a spectacular job. He Provides the high level strategy that is needed for your company to succeed. Highly Recommended!" - Brendan, CEO of fancii.com (8 figure brand) ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ "We've doubled our percentage of email revenue in first few months. Their team is responsive and collaborative. You should give them a try!" Anastasia, COO MDNT:45 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ "Result speak for itself. Email is our most profitable marketing channel. I can always recommend them!" Akshay, Ecom Manager Kinvara Skincare​ 🔎 Did you know the biggest challenge in email marketing isn't complex strategies, but mastering the fundamentals of Klaviyo? Most stores struggle with proper flow setup, segmentation, and campaign optimization. Here's the problem: Many believe scaling email revenue requires expensive agencies or in-house email marketers, leading to years of waiting for ROI. The solution? My Flywheel Email Marketing System, incorporating: Advanced Klaviyo flow optimization Strategic campaign calendars Custom popup forms & lead magnets A/B testing frameworks List growth strategies Revenue-focused automation Dynamic content personalization Advanced segmentation tactics Benefits of my Email Marketing Audit: [Rest remains the same but add:] 📊 Complete Klaviyo account audit 🔄 Flow optimization recommendations 📱 SMS marketing integration strategies 🎯 Advanced segmentation setup Working with me means focusing on the top revenue-generating opportunities in email marketing, from automated flows to targeted campaigns. Expertise in: Klaviyo email marketing Shopify & WooCommerce integration Email automation flows Campaign optimization Pop-up form strategy SMS marketing List growth tactics Segmentation A/B testing Email deliverability Customer journey mapping Let's scale your email marketing revenue together.

  • Email Marketing
  • Email Automation
  • Email Copywriting
  • Email Deliverability
  • Email Marketing Strategy
  • Copywriting
  • Klaviyo
  • Graphic Design
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Shopify
  • Direct Response Copywriting
  • Sales Funnel Copywriting
  • Sales Funnel
  • Sales Copywriting
  • Ecommerce

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Email marketers build strategic marketing campaigns that drive revenue, nurture leads, and strengthen customer relationships across the entire customer lifecycle. From crafting high-converting subject lines to designing sophisticated automation workflows, skilled email marketers combine creative copywriting with data-driven optimization to maximize engagement and ROI.

Whether you need someone to launch a welcome series, rebuild your abandoned cart sequence, or develop a complete email marketing strategy, hiring a professional brings both technical expertise and strategic thinking. They understand deliverability best practices, segmentation strategies, compliance requirements, and how to turn analytics into actionable improvements.

What does an email marketer do?

An email marketer is a content marketer who designs, writes, and optimizes email marketing campaigns that engage subscribers, drive conversions, and strengthen customer relationships. Beyond writing emails, they align campaign goals with broader business objectives to generate revenue and retain customers.

Their work often includes:

  • Campaign strategy. Planning targeted emails for promotions, onboarding, product updates, or newsletters.

  • Copywriting and design. Crafting subject lines, writing persuasive content with email copywriting specialists, and ensuring mobile-friendly design.

  • Technical implementation. Using ESPs like Mailchimp, Klaviyo, HubSpot, or ActiveCampaign to build, send, and track campaigns.

  • Segmentation and personalization. Tailoring messages based on user behavior, preferences, or past purchases.

  • Automation workflows. Building triggered email sequences with workflow specialists for onboarding, reengagement, or post-purchase journeys.

  • Testing and optimization. Running A/B tests on subject lines, CTAs, and layouts to improve performance.

  • Deliverability and compliance. Working with deliverability consultants to ensure emails land in inboxes while staying compliant with GDPR and CAN-SPAM.

  • Analytics and reporting. Tracking campaign performance and making data-driven improvements.

Companies hire email marketing specialists to increase the ROI from one of their most cost-effective marketing channels. Whether it's an abandoned cart series or a nurture sequence, email marketers help businesses turn messages into measurable outcomes.

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A well-crafted job post attracts qualified email marketers who match your project needs. In your post:

  • Outline your goals, industry context, and technical requirements

  • Specify the tools in your workflow, such as Mailchimp, Klaviyo, HubSpot, or ConvertKit

  • Define the project scope and expected deliverables like email copy, template design, or segmentation strategy

To draft a tailored post quickly, try 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 in seconds. You can also review email marketer job description templates for inspiration.

Step 2: Filter and evaluate candidates

Taking a systematic approach to evaluating your candidates can help you identify email marketers whose skills match your project requirements.

  • Have Uma give instant interviews and side-by-side comparisons

  • Use Upwork’s filters to find candidates by rate, location, and experience

  • Read proposals to verify that candidates understand your needs

  • Check portfolios for industry expertise relevant to your business

  • Check for technical skills with specific CRMs, automation tools, and deliverability protocols (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)

Step 3: Interview your top choices

Quick video interviews give you the chance to ask any questions you have left for your top candidates, and to get a feel for what a collaboration with them might be like.

  • Schedule and conduct interviews within Upwork messaging to get instant transcripts and summaries from Uma

  • Use interview questions to assess technical skills and strategic thinking

  • Ask about their segmentation approach 

  • Have them walk you through examples of A/B tests they've run

  • Discuss their process for troubleshooting deliverability issues

If you’re unfamiliar with interviewing or working with freelancers, you can review common interview questions for freelancers.

Step 4: Agree on scope and begin work

Before the person you choose can begin work, you’ll need to have a clear contract in place. Contracts protect both parties and help collaborations be successful from beginning to end.

  • Use Upwork’s tools and services for creating and managing contracts, and processing payments

  • Choose fixed-price contracts for projects with clear deliverables, such as a single newsletter template or welcome series

  • Break large projects into milestones, such as creating email variations, running an A/B test, and then optimizing based on the results

  • Choose hourly contracts for ongoing work, such as supporting an ongoing campaign or drafting periodic newsletters

How much does hiring an email marketer cost?

Email marketers on Upwork typically charge $15-$40 per hour, though the total cost will depend on the scope and complexity of the project, as well as the skills and experience of the freelancer. The following chart lists typical costs for email marketing projects found through Upwork.

Single campaign setup

$200-$500/project

Entry-level to mid-level
  • Welcome series
  • Newsletter template
  • Basic automation sequence

Multi-campaign project

$800-$2,000/project

Mid-level to senior-level
  • Drip campaigns
  • A/B testing across 3-5 campaigns
  • Deliverability audit

Email strategy buildout

$2,500-$5,000+/project

Senior-level or specialist
  • Full funnel automation
  • Advanced segmentation strategy
  • ESP migration

Monthly retainer

$1,000-$3,000/month

Mid-level to senior-level
  • Ongoing campaign management
  • Weekly sends
  • Monthly performance reports

Strategic consulting

$3,000-$10,000+/project

Expert-level
  • Email marketing roadmap
  • Team training
  • Tool stack evaluation

Frequently asked questions

Is hiring an email marketer worth it?

Yes, if you want measurable results without mastering the discipline yourself. Email marketers bring specialized expertise — they develop data-driven strategies, optimize the customer journey, and consistently improve performance. Email marketing delivers one of the highest ROIs across digital channels, with conversion rates averaging 2-3%. By hiring a professional, you avoid common mistakes and build a sustainable program that generates long-term value.

What skills should I look for in an email marketer?

Look for both technical and strategic skills. Technical expertise includes experience with ESPs (Mailchimp, Klaviyo, HubSpot), marketing automation, HTML/CSS for templates, and analytics tools. Strategic abilities include strong copywriting, audience segmentation, A/B testing methodology, and deliverability best practices. The best email marketers combine creative thinking with data analysis.

How long does it take to see results from email marketing?

Initial results typically appear within 4-8 weeks for single email marketing campaigns. Building a mature program with sophisticated automation and optimized segmentation usually takes 3-6 months. Quick wins include welcome series and abandoned cart emails, while lead nurturing sequences require more time but deliver compounding results.

What is the 80/20 rule in email marketing?

The 80/20 rule suggests that 80% of results come from 20% of your campaigns or efforts. Email marketers use this principle to focus on high-impact areas like optimized CTAs, segmentation, and automation workflows.

Is email marketing still effective today?

Yes, email marketing remains one of the highest-performing digital channels with strong ROI. Because email gives you direct access to your audience without social media algorithm limitations, it remains powerful for increasing engagement, driving sales, and building long-term customer relationships.



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