Sales-Focused Virtual Assistant & Startup Growth Specialist

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TYPE OF WORK

Full Time

SALARY

5.00

HOURS PER WEEK

40

DATE UPDATED

Jun 17, 2026

JOB OVERVIEW

Sales-Focused Virtual Assistant & Startup Growth Specialist
We are hiring a multi-talented Sales and Marketing Virtual Assistant to help launch and scale our U.S.-based cleaning service startup. This is a purpose-driven company, and we need a strong candidate who can actively generate leads through marketing and confidently close them over the phone.
You will lead our digital presence, build online communities, conduct cold outreach, and convert inquiries into paying customers. This role is ideal for an ambitious self-starter who loves the energy of a startup, knows how to build social media ---------- ntum, and thrives on closing deals.
Key Responsibilities
Marketing & Lead Generation
• Content Creation: Create engaging content to organically grow followers on Facebook and Instagram.
• Community Outreach: Actively find and engage potential customers in local Facebook Groups and ---------- .
Email Marketing: Design and execute email campaigns to introduce our startup to local leads.
• Cold Outreach: Make cold calls and send outbound messages to build our initial client base.

Sales & Closing
• Inbound Sales: Take inbound calls from interested leads and move them quickly through the sales funnel.
• Objection Handling: Confidently overcome hesitations regarding pricing, scheduling, and trust.
• Deal Closing: Convert warm and cold leads into scheduled jobs with a consistent close rate.
Operations & Administration
• Startup Management: Take initiative to build systems, manage CRM updates, and track lead pipelines.
• Admin Support: Handle calendar scheduling, prompt follow-up emails, and client communication.
What We Are Looking For
• Startup Mindset: Experience working with purpose-driven startups and a passion for building from the ground up.
• Marketing Savvy: Proven track record as a social media content creator with localized growth strategies (Nextdoor/Facebook).
• Sales Closer: Strong conversational English with a proven ability to handle objections and close deals on the phone.
• Outbound Expert: Comfortable with cold calling, cold emailing, and digital proactive outreach.
• Self-Driven: High organizational skills, detail-oriented, and able to work independently without constant supervision.
Technical Requirements
• Minimum 30 Mbps wired Internet connection.
• Quiet, professional work environment with zero background noise.
• Reliable power backup and secondary internet source for emergencies.
Compensation & Hours
• Rate: $5.00 – $5.50 per hour (depending on experience).
• Type: Full-time role.
• Hours: Must be available during U.S. business hours (Eastern or Pacific Time).
To Apply
Submit a short written or video message describing your experience with startup growth, localized social media marketing (Nextdoor/Facebook Groups), and cold outreach. Please include real examples, social media handles you have managed, or sales metrics from your past roles.

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