Business Development Executive - Upwork Specialist

Abaan Tech; Dadri; On-site; INR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Remote-friendly team

Mentorship and growth opportunities

Job summary

Abaan Tech in Noida is seeking a Business Development Executive - Upwork Specialist to identify and bid on Upwork projects, craft persuasive proposals, and manage the sales cycle from lead generation to onboarding.

Ideal candidates have 1-3 years of experience, strong English communication, and the ability to handle multiple clients independently in a remote-friendly team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working on Upwork or similar freelance platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong proposal writing skills with the ability to tailor content to specific client needs.
• Knowledge of lead generation tools and sales strategies is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple clients or tasks at once.

Responsibilities

• Identify and bid on relevant projects on Upwork to generate high-quality leads.
• Create persuasive, customized proposals and cover letters to win projects.
• Manage the entire sales cycle - from lead generation to client onboarding.
• Communicate with clients effectively to understand project requirements and ensure alignment.
• Maintain a consistent pipeline of potential clients and track progress using CRM tools or spreadsheets.
• Work closely with the delivery team to ensure timely and successful project execution.
• Build long-term relationships with new and existing clients for repeat business.
• Stay updated with Upwork s policies, best practices, and platform changes.
• Monitor competition and market trends to position services effectively.

Skills

Upwork

Lead generation

Proposal writing

Client communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/IT or related fields

Tools

Trello

HubSpot

Slack

Job description

Business Development Executive - Upwork Specialist

Years of Experience : 1-3 Years

Job Type : Full time / Part time

Location: Noida

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and bid on relevant projects on Upwork to generate high-quality leads.
• Create persuasive, customized proposals and cover letters to win projects.
• Manage the entire sales cycle - from lead generation to client onboarding.
• Communicate with clients effectively to understand project requirements and ensure alignment.
• Maintain a consistent pipeline of potential clients and track progress using CRM tools or spreadsheets.
• Work closely with the delivery team to ensure timely and successful project execution.
• Build long-term relationships with new and existing clients for repeat business.
• Stay updated with Upwork s policies, best practices, and platform changes.
• Monitor competition and market trends to position services effectively.

Requirements:

• Proven experience working on Upwork or similar freelance platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong proposal writing skills with the ability to tailor content to specific client needs.
• Good understanding of freelancing service categories (eg, design, development, marketing, writing, etc.)
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple clients or tasks at once.
• Knowledge of lead generation tools and sales strategies is a plus.
• Strong negotiation and persuasion skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Business, Marketing, IT, or related fields.
• Experience with tools like Trello, HubSpot, Slack, or similar.
• Knowledge of Upwork algorithms, boosting, and profile optimization techniques.

What We Offer:

• Flexible working hours.
• Opportunity to grow with a fast-paced, remote-friendly team.
• Skill development opportunities and mentorship.

Joining:

Immediate or by a maximum of 15 to 30 days