Lead Generation & Outreach Virtual Assistant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Conduct research on organizations and potential clients that align with Samuel's services and target markets.

• Identify key decision-makers, contacts, and professional stakeholders.

• Investigate schools, colleges, universities, business schools, football organizations, event agencies, youth development organizations, and community organizations.

• Locate professional email addresses and pertinent LinkedIn profiles.

• Maintain a well-organized prospect list that includes contact details and notes.

• Evaluate the relevance of organizations to speaking, presenting, hosting, and workshop services.

• Carry out personalized outreach via email and LinkedIn, and Instagram where applicable.

• Modify and propose enhancements to outreach templates.

• Track initial outreach efforts and arrange follow-ups.

• Monitor responses, connection requests, expressions of interest, and opportunities.

• Identify warm leads and highlight promising discussions to Samuel.

• Keep clear follow-up records and prevent duplicate communications.

• Update and maintain the lead-tracking spreadsheet and pipeline statuses.

• Enhance spreadsheet organization and usability, subject to approval.

• Coordinate possible discovery calls or meetings.

• Escalate interested prospects and provide summaries of opportunities.

• Assist in the transition from outreach to potential bookings or business discussions.

• Provide regular updates on research, outreach efforts, responses, and pending follow-ups.

• Highlight obstacles, missing information, and opportunities that require input.

• Recommend improvements to outreach workflows and tracking processes.

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience in lead generation, prospect research, outreach, or appointment-setting support.

• Strong command of written English and professional business communication skills.

• Excellent online research capabilities and information verification skills.

• Confidence in identifying relevant organizations and decision-makers.

• Proficient in using LinkedIn for professional research and outreach.

• Ability to draft and personalize professional email communications.

• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.

• Proficiency with spreadsheets and maintaining accurate records.

• Capacity to manage follow-ups, deadlines, and recurring tasks consistently.

• Good judgment in handling prospect information and prioritizing opportunities.

• Ability to work independently while knowing when to ask questions or seek approval.

• Comfortable utilizing spreadsheets and online research tools.

• Familiarity with AI tools for research assistance, drafting, and workflow efficiency is preferred.

• Minimum commitment of 10 hours per week.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote working arrangement.

• Flexible scheduling options.

• Minimum commitment of 10 hours per week.

• Preference for working during UK business hours, though not mandatory.

• Regular check-ins and progress updates.

• Email and WhatsApp as preferred communication channels.