Online Bidder (UpWork Specialist)
Kolkata, IndiaFull-timeEntry · 1+ years
About this role
SentientGeeks is seeking a results-oriented Online Bidder (Upwork Specialist) with a minimum of 1 year of professional experience in international IT sales and platform acquisition. The ideal candidate will possess advanced proposal-writing capabilities, a demonstrable track record of successfully onboarding international projects, and exceptional communication acumen to drive our global business development initiatives.
Key Requirements
- Platform Specialization: Minimum of 1 year of dedicated bidding experience on the Upwork platform, demonstrating a thorough understanding of its algorithms, profile optimization, and client acquisition strategies.
- Track Record: A verifiable history of successfully onboarding and closing projects from the international market within the past 6 months.
- Industry Acumen: Comprehensive knowledge of IT services and the sales lifecycle pertinent to Web and Mobile Development, AI/ML solutions.
- Proposal Engineering: Exceptional technical writing and proposal-crafting skills designed to secure high-value client engagements.
- Communication & Negotiation: Superior written and verbal English communication skills, coupled with professional poise in client consultations and contract negotiations.
Core Responsibilities
- Platform Management: Spearhead lead generation and strategic bidding activities primarily on Upwork, consistently identifying and evaluating lucrative project opportunities.
- Client Lifecycle Management: Manage end-to-end client communications, from initial proposal submission to final conversion, ensuring monthly and quarterly acquisition targets are achieved.
- Documentation & Coordination: Draft comprehensive business proposals, coordinate requirement specifications with the internal technical team, and lead structured client follow-ups.
- Sales Collateral: Develop professional presentations, project outlines, and demonstration materials to facilitate client pitches.
Compensation & Benefits
- Exposure to diverse international clients
- Performance-based incentive structures
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Professional and healthy workspace culture
- Punctual salary disbursement
- Flexible work hours
- 5-day work week structure