Jobs Sales Manager

About the Role

We are looking for an Upwork Sales / SDR to own client communication, qualification, deal shaping, and closing on Upwork.

This role works with warm inbound leads generated through Upwork profiles and bids.
You are responsible not only for responding to clients and closing deals, but also for actively managing and improving the performance of assigned Upwork profiles as a revenue asset.

This is not classic outbound sales and not a chat-only SDR role.
This is a full ownership role inside a marketplace environment.

👉 What You’ll Do

1. Upwork Client Communication & Sales

• Handle all incoming client responses on assigned Upwork profiles
• Maintain fast and consistent response times
• Qualify leads via chat and calls
• Conduct discovery calls with potential clients
• Shape scope, budget ranges, and next steps

• Close deals or move leads into structured follow-ups

   

Use GigRadar:

• Check the daily lead feed.
• Prioritize “hot” matches.
• Follow up on matched jobs immediately.

• Maintain a high response score to keep the GigRadar algorithm favorable.

   

2. Upwork Profile Ownership & Performance

• Own the performance of assigned Upwork profiles;
• Monitor profile metrics (views, invitations, response rate, lead quality);
• Continuously improve: profile positioning, service descriptions, portfolio, and case presentation;
• Initiate and collect client reviews;

• Treat the profile as a sales funnel, not a static page.

   

3. Deal Quality & Risk Control

• Avoid technical or delivery overpromising;
• Identify unrealistic scope, timelines, or budgets early;
• Protect the delivery team from poorly qualified deals;

• Ensure consistency between profile positioning, communication, and proposals.

   

4. CRM & Sales Discipline

• Maintain accurate deal stages in CRM (Pipedrive);
• Log key deal information and next steps;
• Keep the pipeline clean and up to date;

• Provide feedback on lead quality and profile performance.

   

5. Company Knowledge & Positioning

• Deep understanding of WeSoftYou:
• Portfolio and case studies (Living Security, ProUnitas, Miami Dolphins, F1, DocuSign-like platform, etc.).
• Key vertical expertise (EdTech, FinTech, AI, Web3, MVP).
• Differentiators and process: Discovery → D&D → Delivery → QA → Support.
• Pricing models: Fixed price, T&M, Outstaff, Packages.

• Ability to pitch WSY confidently in perfect English, both written and spoken.

   

6. Communication & Professionalism

• Keep a positive, proactive attitude with clients and internal teams.
• Manage time zones (US/EU) and ensure availability for calls as needed.

• Present clean, structured, grammar-perfect communication.

   

7. Process Adherence & Collaboration

• Follow internal sales frameworks and qualification logic;
• Work closely with Lead Generation and Marketing teams;
• Provide actionable feedback to improve Upwork positioning and lead quality;

• Contribute to continuous improvement of the Upwork sales channel.

   

Tools:

• Upwork
• GigRadar
• CRM (Pipedrive)
• Slack
• Google Meet / Zoom

• Company sales materials & portfolio library

   

👉 What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in sales management, ideally within a software development company (B2B).
• Strong understanding of the full sales cycle, CRM, and lead qualification.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Results-oriented with a strategic mindset.
• Ability to coach and develop a sales team for high performance.

• English fluency (С1), both written and spoken.

   

👉 What we offer:

• 📈 Professional Growth opportunities:
  — Ambitious goals and interesting projects;
  — Regular & transparent performance review and feedback process;
  — Possibility for both vertical or horizontal growth (in case you want to try a different path).
• 😌 Comfortable Working conditions
  — Flexible working hours;
  — Provision of required equipment;
  — Remote working model.
• 🎁 Benefits program
  — 18 paid days off + 2 public holidays;
  — Free tax reporting support by our Financial department;
  — Help with individual entrepreneurs’ questions and accounting support;
  — Financial support and additional days off for various occasions (e.g. marriage, childbirth, etc.);