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Business Development Executive (Upwork Specialist )

Full-timeOn-siteJunior

Upwork Business Development Specialist

Experience: 1 to 2 Years

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Upwork Business Development Specialist who understands the software development and AI services market. The ideal candidate should be capable of managing multiple Upwork profiles, identifying high quality opportunities, writing personalized proposals, and converting leads into long term clients.

Responsibilities

  • Manage multiple Upwork profiles.

  • Search and qualify high value jobs.

  • Write personalized cover letters following UMA standards.

  • Optimize Upwork profiles regularly.

  • Handle client communication professionally.

  • Schedule discovery calls.

  • Follow up with prospects.

  • Maintain proposal and lead records.

  • Coordinate with the technical team.

  • Stay updated with Upwork policies and best practices.

Required Skills

  • 1 to 2 years of Upwork BD experience.

  • Experience with Software Development and AI profiles.

  • Strong written English.

  • Excellent research skills.

  • Proposal writing expertise.

  • Profile optimization.

  • Understanding of client psychology.

  • Basic technical understanding of web, mobile, AI, SaaS, and automation projects.

  • Self motivated and detail oriented.

Takes about 2 minutes.