Virtual Sales Assistant

Job Summary:
Key Responsibilities:
- LinkedIn Prospecting:
- Lead Generation: Use LinkedIn to identify and connect with potential clients, decision-makers, and key industry contacts.
- Profile Optimization: Optimize the LinkedIn profiles of the sales team to enhance visibility and attract potential leads.
- Message Crafting: Draft and send personalized connection requests and follow-up messages to engage prospects.
- Content Sharing: Share relevant content on LinkedIn to establish thought leadership and maintain engagement with the network.
Customer Interaction:
- Initial Contact: Handle initial inquiries from LinkedIn connections and provide information about the company’s products or services.
- Follow-Up: Conduct follow-up communication with LinkedIn leads to nurture relationships and move them through the sales funnel.
Sales Support:
- CRM Management: Update CRM systems with new leads, interactions, and follow-up activities from LinkedIn.
- Appointment Setting: Schedule meetings and calls between prospects and sales representatives.
- Sales Reporting: Generate reports on LinkedIn prospecting activities, tracking key metrics and performance indicators.
Market Research:
- Industry Trends: Conduct research on industry trends, competitor activities, and market opportunities using LinkedIn and other sources.
- Target Audience Identification: Identify and analyze target audiences on LinkedIn to refine prospecting strategies.
Marketing Coordination:
- Campaign Support: Assist in executing LinkedIn marketing campaigns, including content creation and distribution.
- Engagement Tracking: Monitor and report on engagement metrics from LinkedIn posts and campaigns.
Administrative Tasks:
- Document Preparation: Prepare, edit, and format sales documents, proposals, and presentations as needed.
- Data Entry: Maintain and update customer databases and sales records with accurate information from LinkedIn interactions.
Key Skills and Attributes:
- LinkedIn Proficiency: Expert knowledge of LinkedIn, including advanced search techniques, profile optimization, and content sharing.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for engaging with prospects and team members.
- Sales Acumen: Understanding of sales processes and strategies, particularly in a B2B context.
- Organizational Skills: Strong ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and ensure deadlines are met.
- Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in using CRM software (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot), LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and office applications.
- Customer-Oriented: Focus on building and maintaining relationships with potential clients.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail in managing records and communications.
- Self-motivation: High level of self-motivation and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Qualifications:
- Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field is preferred.
- Experience: Prior experience in sales support, LinkedIn prospecting, or a similar role is advantageous.
- Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with LinkedIn Sales Navigator, CRM software, and digital communication platforms.
- Remote Work Experience: Experience working remotely and managing tasks virtually is beneficial.
- Working Conditions:
- Remote Work: This position is fully remote, requiring a reliable internet connection and a suitable home office setup.
- Flexible Hours: May require flexible working hours to accommodate different time zones and client schedules.

Hubstaff: VA will be required to work through Hubstaff for payroll
Meetings: Minimum of 2 meetings a week with a supervisor for coaching and updates
Software: LinkedIn, Zoho CRM, Google Suite, Webinars, and Invite software
We are a Canadian company and pay in Canadian dollars CAD$ or Canadian dollars converted to PP directly into your bank account.