Sales & Customer Acquisition Volunteers (US)

SkilledUp Life Ltd; London; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join SkilledUp Life as a Sales & Customer Acquisition Volunteer to assist tech startups in connecting with users in the US. While this is a voluntary role, you will gain valuable experience in sales and customer engagement strategies, supporting early-stage startups grow sustainably.

Benefits

Testimonial for your profile on LinkedIn

Real-world exposure to startup sales strategies

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and strong communication skills are required.
• Interest in startup growth and user acquisition is necessary.
• Experience in marketing or business development is favorable.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage potential customers in the US.
• Leverage social media and email campaigns for user acquisition.
• Support US-based startups with their go-to-market efforts.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interest in startup growth

Familiarity with the US market

Ability to work remotely

Experience in marketing

Tools

CRM tools

Outreach tools

Job description

Sales & Customer Acquisition Volunteers (US)

About SkilledUp Life

At SkilledUp Life, we empower individuals to gain valuable real-world experience that accelerates their careers, while enabling tech startups to grow with the support of skilled Volunteers. Our global community has grown to over 57,500 Volunteers across 146 countries, helping hundreds of startups—primarily in the UK and USA—scale sustainably.

About the Opportunity

Are you passionate about helping startups grow and making real connections with people? SkilledUp Life is seeking a Sales & Customer Acquisition Volunteer (US) to help connect tech startups with relevant users and customers in the United States.

In this role, you will leverage your knowledge of the US market and digital channels to attract users, generate leads, and support customer acquisition efforts for early-stage startups. You’ll help tell the story of our startup partners, highlight their value, and support them in reaching new audiences.

This is a unique opportunity to gain experience in sales, lead generation, and customer acquisition while contributing to the growth of exciting, early-stage tech ventures.

Activities

• Identify and engage potential customers and users within the US.
• Leverage social media, email campaigns, community platforms, and direct outreach to support acquisition.
• Collaborate with startup founders to craft value-driven messaging for their products.
• Execute digital outreach campaigns and track leads and conversions.
• Support US-based startup partners with their go-to-market efforts.
• Provide weekly reports on campaign performance and user engagement.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills, fluent in English.
• Interest in startup growth, sales, and user acquisition.
• Familiarity with the US market and customer behavior.
• Ability to work remotely and independently.
• Experience in marketing, business development, or community outreach is a plus.

Duration

• 3 hrs. per day Monday to Friday
• Part-time
• Fully remote

Acquired Skills

• Experience in user and customer acquisition in the US startup ecosystem.
• Enhanced outreach, communication, and sales funnel skills.
• Ability to craft compelling messaging and execute lead generation campaigns.
• Familiarity with CRM and outreach tools.
• Real-world exposure to early-stage startup sales strategy.

Endorsements
Once a satisfactory outcome is delivered, we will:

• Provide a testimonial against your profile on SkilledUp Life.
• Provide a testimonial for LinkedIn that can also be added to your CV/Resume.
• Allow you to add SkilledUp Life Company Name to your LinkedIn Profile.

Disclaimer
This is a voluntary position, i.e. there is no direct financial compensation, a promise of future paid work or any taxable benefit in kind.

It is illegal to copy, scrape or download data and information from SkilledUp Life including Volunteer Profiles, Opportunities and Company Profiles without explicit written permission.

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