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Business Development Specialist for IT Sales
UpworkINNot specifiedintermediate
SalesRelationship ManagementLead Generation
We are seeking a highly motivated Business Development Specialist with expertise in cold calling, cold mailing, and closing deals specifically in the IT sector. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a proven track record of generating leads, nurturing client relationships, and successfully closing sales. You will be responsible for identifying potential clients, reaching out through various communication channels, and converting leads into loyal customers. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for technology sales, we want to hear from you!
Role Overview
We are looking for a high-performing Business Development Expert who can leverage modern AI sales tools, automation platforms, and data-driven prospecting to generate qualified leads and close high-value clients.
This role requires someone who understands AI, SaaS, and digital transformation, and can translate technical solutions into clear business value for clients.
Key Responsibilities
Lead Generation & Prospecting
Identify potential clients using AI prospecting tools like Apollo, Clay, Instantly, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and AI scraping tools
Build targeted lead lists for industries such as:
eCommerce brands
SaaS companies
digital agencies
enterprise teams adopting AI automation
AI-Powered Outreach
Use modern outreach systems such as:
Instantly.ai
Apollo
Lemlist
Smartlead
AI personalization tools
to run high-conversion cold email campaigns.
Responsibilities include:
Writing AI-assisted outreach sequences
Personalizing emails using AI enrichment
Running multi-channel outreach (LinkedIn + Email + WhatsApp)
Sales Conversations & Client Closing
Conduct discovery calls and product demos
Understand client pain points and propose AI-driven solutions
Convert inbound and outbound leads into paying clients
Negotiate pricing and close deals
AI Sales Automation
Leverage AI tools to improve efficiency, including:
ChatGPT / Claude / Perplexity for research
AI proposal generation tools
CRM automation with AI workflows
AI meeting summarization and follow-ups
CRM & Pipeline Management
Maintain accurate data in CRM tools such as:
HubSpot
Zoho CRM
Pipedrive
Salesforce
Track:
leads
deal stages
revenue pipeline
client interactions
Required Skills
Sales Skills
Strong experience in B2B sales or SaaS sales
Experience closing $5k–$50k projects or SaaS deals
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Ability to run consultative sales calls
AI & Automation Knowledge
Candidate should be comfortable using tools like:
ChatGPT / Claude
Apollo / Instantly
Clay / PhantomBuster
LinkedIn automation tools
CRM automation tools
Basic understanding of:
AI agents
automation workflows
API integrations
SaaS platforms
Industry Knowledge (Preferred)
Experience in one or more of:
Shopify / eCommerce
SaaS platforms
AI automation
digital transformation
marketing technology
Performance Metrics (KPIs)
The candidate will be evaluated based on:
Qualified leads generated per month
Meetings booked with decision makers
Revenue closed
Deal conversion rate
Pipeline growth
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