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Lead Generation, Online Marketing SEI and Ads VA Needed for Vacation Rental Marketplace Startup Virtual Assistant for Lead Generation & Vendor Recruitment Project Overview I am launching a marketplace that connects Airbnb and vacation rental hosts with trusted service providers and vendors that sell goods and services that are commonly purchased for rental properties. I am looking for a highly motivated Virtual Assistant who can research businesses, contact them, and help onboard them onto the platform. This is not just data entry. I need someone who can help grow the marketplace. Responsibilities Research * Find service providers across the United States * Build and maintain a vendor database * Verify contact information Outreach * Cold email businesses * Cold call businesses * Send LinkedIn and Facebook messages when appropriate * Follow up with interested vendors Vendor Recruitment * Explain the benefits of joining * Invite vendors to become Founding Vendors for free for limited time * Help vendors complete registration * Track outreach and responses Vendor Categories * House Cleaning * Airbnb Cleaning * Linen Services * Laundry Services * Handyman Services * Landscaping * Lawn Care * HVAC * Plumbing * Electrical * Pest Control * Pool Maintenance * Junk Removal * Property Management * Co-Hosting Services * Photography * Interior Design Deliverables Phase 1 Build a database of 1,000 qualified vendors. Phase 2 Contact all vendors via email and phone. Phase 3 Recruit at least 50 vendors to join the platform. Requirements * Strong English communication skills * Experience with lead generation * Experience with cold outreach * Comfortable making phone calls * Organized and detail oriented * Experience using Google Sheets or Airtable Bonus Skills * Airbnb or vacation rental experience * Marketplace startup experience * Sales experience Compensation Open to: * Hourly * Fixed Price * Performance Bonuses Bonus compensation available for every vendor successfully onboarded. When Applying Please provide: * Examples of lead generation projects * Examples of cold outreach projects * Your hourly rate * Estimated number of vendors you can recruit per week
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Good day! I've spent the last 9+ years helping businesses build qualified lead pipelines through targeted research, personalized outreach, and consistent follow-up. I'd love to help grow your vacation rental marketplace by recruiting high-quality vendors who see real value in joining your platform. I can research and verify 1,000 qualified vendors, build an organized database, and manage outreach through email, phone, LinkedIn, and Facebook. My approach focuses on genuine conversations and systematic follow-ups to maximize vendor onboarding while keeping every interaction tracked in Google Sheets or Airtable. I'm experienced with lead generation, cold outreach, CRM management, and sales support, and I understand the importance of representing your brand professionally. My goal isn't just to collect contacts—it's to recruit engaged vendors and help establish a strong foundation for your marketplace. I'd love to learn more about your onboarding process and outreach strategy and discuss how I can become a reliable long-term partner in growing your platform. Happy to discuss
$5 USD in 40 days
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As your prospective Virtual Assistant for this project, I bring valuable skills and experiences to the table. I have a proven track record in market research, data entry, customer service, and web search - all crucial aspects of what this role demands. I’ve previously been involved in intensive lead generation projects which required researching businesses across various industries and vetting them meticulously for contact information accuracy. A key focus of my previous roles has also been outreach via cold emails and phone calls, something I'm very comfortable with. But more than just ticking off checkboxes in a job description, let's talk about your vision for your marketplace. I firmly believe that given the opportunity, my skills and approach can not only help you meet your project deliverables, but positively impact the growth of your platform. My experience with setting-up clear workflow systems, fostering accountability and reducing manual tasks using tools like Google Sheets or Airtable aligns perfectly here.
$10 USD in 40 days
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Hi There, Ready right now I'm ready to Virtual Assistant for Short Term Rental Online Marketplace. I will show you sample for your satisfaction and project accuracy then we will go to start, so please contact me and share more details thanks. Check My Profile: https://www.freelancer.pk/u/WelcomeClient I would like to work on this project and can complete with 100% accuracy within the time frame. https://www.freelancer.pk/projects/excel/business-profit-loss-reporting-excel/reviews https://www.freelancer.pk/projects/data-entry/copy-listings-from-website-another/reviews Thanks, Umer
$4 USD in 40 days
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Hi, I read your project details carefully and understand you need a Lead Generation VA who can help grow your vacation rental marketplace by finding, contacting, and onboarding service providers across the United States. I can help build a qualified vendor database, verify contact details, send cold emails, make outreach calls, message vendors on LinkedIn/Facebook where appropriate, follow up with interested businesses, and track every response clearly in Google Sheets or Airtable. My process will be simple: first I’ll research vendors by category and location, collect verified business details, then contact them with your Founding Vendor offer, explain the benefits of joining, assist with registration, and update the outreach tracker daily. Relevant experience: lead generation, business research, cold outreach, spreadsheet tracking, email communication, and vendor/contact list building. I’m comfortable working with categories like cleaning, handyman, landscaping, HVAC, plumbing, pest control, property management, photography, and Airbnb-related services. Hourly rate: $4/hour Estimated recruitment: 10–15 interested vendors per week depending on offer quality, response rate, and follow-up process. I’m organized, detail-oriented, and ready to help you grow the marketplace step by step. Best regards, Md. Shahadat Hossain
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Hi, I can help you grow the vendor side of this marketplace. This is not just data entry, so I’d approach it as a lead generation and onboarding task: research qualified US vendors, verify contacts, track everything clearly in Google Sheets/Airtable, then follow up by email, phone, LinkedIn or Facebook where suitable. I can help build the first 1,000-vendor database and focus on converting interested businesses into Founding Vendors. I’m organised, comfortable with outreach, and ready to start.
$4 USD in 30 days
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Hi, I'm interested in this vendor recruitment role. I have direct lead generation and outreach experience building databases, running cold campaigns, and measuring success by conversions (not activity volume). Lead generation examples: Built 6,000+ contact database for US digital marketing agency with structured outreach (LinkedIn + email) Managed LinkedIn outreach for UK thermal imaging company targeting facilities decision-makers — 12+ booked calls, 3+ closed opportunities Built prospect lists and outreach campaigns for UK property diagnostics business with measurable conversions Cold outreach experience: Drafted and executed cold email sequences, LinkedIn messaging, and follow-up cadences. Currently managing multiple active pipelines tracking responses, engagement, and conversions. Approach for your marketplace: Research 1,000 service providers (house cleaning, HVAC, plumbing, etc.) across US using directories, Google Maps, LinkedIn Build organized database with verified contact info (email, phone, name, category) Send templated cold emails explaining Founding Vendor benefits + follow-up sequences Make follow-up calls to interested prospects Track every outreach, response, and successful vendor recruitment in Google Sheets Measure success by vendors recruited, not emails sent Ready to start immediately. Best, Vinod
$5 USD in 40 days
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With my robust skill set and versatile experience spanning over a decade, I am confident in delivering impactful and comprehensive virtual assistance for your Short Term Rental Online Marketplace. As a seasoned Virtual Assistant adept at data-driven approaches, lead generation and management, I can help you build and maintain a vendor database systematically. My expertise in conducting effective cold email campaigns and performing thorough outreach through various channels such as phone calls, LinkedIn messages, and Facebook messages ensures that no stone is left unturned when it comes to bringing potential vendors onboard. Moreover, my proficiency in using Google Sheets and Airtable resources will facilitate the process of tracking and organizing outreach results efficiently. What makes me stand out as an ideal candidate for your project is not just my technical skills; it's my genuine zeal to contribute to growing your marketplace. With strong English communication abilities and recognizing the importance of articulating benefits effectively, Lastly, this isn't just a job for me; it's an opportunity to showcase my talent in supporting businesses' growth- which I invested years cultivating through an MBA degree in HR & Marketing combined with proficient technological skills. With my commitment to quality, accuracy, and on-time delivery, hiring me means you're choosing result-oriented virtual support dedicated to your vision.
$8 USD in 40 days
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Hello! You need a VA to research, contact, and onboard service providers across the US for your vacation rental marketplace. We'll handle lead generation and vendor recruitment. Here's how we can help: - Research and build a database of 1,000 qualified vendors across all listed categories (cleaning, handyman, landscaping, HVAC, photography, etc.) with verified contact info. - Conduct cold outreach via email, phone, LinkedIn, and Facebook messages, explaining the Founding Vendor opportunity and following up with interested businesses. - Help vendors complete registration and track all outreach and responses in Google Sheets or Airtable. - Our team of 62 virtual assistants and lead generation specialists (9+ years in cold outreach, database building, and marketplace onboarding) can recruit 50+ vendors per week. To tailor the strategy: Do you have a pitch script or value proposition for Founding Vendors? Also, any specific geographic regions to prioritize? Share your materials and we'll start Phase 1 immediately.
$8 USD in 40 days
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Dear Hiring Manager, Your project stood out because it combines lead generation with vendor recruitment—an area where I have hands-on experience. I have worked on building targeted business databases, verifying contact information, conducting outreach, and maintaining organized lead tracking in Google Sheets. I can research qualified service providers across the U.S., build a clean database, verify contact details, and support outreach through email, LinkedIn, and Facebook. I am detail-oriented, reliable, and comfortable following up with prospects while keeping accurate records of every interaction. I am confident I can help you build a strong network of qualified vendors and would be happy to provide examples of similar lead generation work. I look forward to contributing to the growth of your marketplace. Best regards, Prianka
$5 USD in 40 days
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Hi, I'd love to help grow your vacation rental marketplace by finding and recruiting high-quality vendors across the United States. I have 5 years of experience in lead generation, web research, and virtual assistance. I've successfully built verified B2B databases, sourced decision-makers, conducted cold email outreach, and managed CRM records for clients across multiple industries. I'm also experienced with LinkedIn outreach, Google Sheets, Airtable, and maintaining accurate lead data. For this project, I can: Research and verify qualified vendors in your target categories. Build a clean database of 1,000+ vendors with accurate contact details. Conduct personalized cold email and LinkedIn outreach. Follow up with interested vendors and assist them through the registration process. Track every interaction to ensure organized and efficient recruitment. I understand that this role is about more than collecting leads—it's about helping grow your marketplace by bringing in quality founding vendors. Hourly Rate: $4/hour (negotiable) Estimated Recruitment: 30–50 qualified vendors I'm detail-oriented, reliable, and committed to delivering quality work. I'd be happy to discuss your goals and get started right away. Looking forward to hearing from you!
$4 USD in 40 days
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Hi! I’m a Top-Rated Lead Generation Expert specializing in B2B outreach. I will build your 1,000-vendor database using Apollo and LinkedIn, execute strategic cold campaigns, and onboard 5+ Founding Vendors weekly.
$3 USD in 40 days
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Hi, I’m interested in supporting your vacation rental marketplace growth through lead generation and vendor research. I have experience in B2B lead research, prospecting, data collection, and building structured databases using Excel and Google Sheets. My strength is finding relevant businesses, organizing accurate contact information, and maintaining clean outreach tracking. I have experience with lead research workflows and tools such as Apollo, and I understand that quality data is the foundation of successful outreach. I am comfortable following provided scripts, outreach processes, and tracking responses clearly. My focus is helping you build an organized vendor pipeline with accurate information. I would be happy to support the early growth of your marketplace. Kind regards, Andri
$5 USD in 40 days
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Hi there, I reviewed your project and what stood out to me is that you're looking for a proactive VA to help grow your vacation rental marketplace by recruiting quality vendors across the U.S. With 5+ years of experience in lead generation and outreach, I can help with: ✓ Building targeted vendor databases ✓ Cold email, calling, and follow-ups ✓ Vendor onboarding and response tracking My approach is simple: I’ll identify qualified vendors, run personalized outreach across multiple channels, and consistently follow up to maximize conversions and onboard quality partners. A few questions: Do you already have outreach scripts, or should I help create them? Which vendor categories are your top priority first? I'd be happy to discuss your goals and suggest the best approach before we get started. Regards, Prince
$4 USD in 40 days
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Hello I came across your project Virtual Assistant for Short Term Rental Online Marketplace and would love to assist as your Virtual Assistant. Key Features: • Administrative Tasks • Email Handling • Calendar Scheduling • Appointment Booking • Customer Service • CRM Updates • Data Entry • Lead Generation • Web Research • Data Collection • Spreadsheet Management • Documentation • Task Tracking • File Management • Business Support I can provide dependable support while ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time. Best Regards, Naseeb A.
$10 USD in 20 days
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Hi, Growing a marketplace takes more than collecting leads—it requires reaching the right businesses, building trust, and turning conversations into successful onboardings. I’d love to help research qualified vendors, organize a reliable database, and manage consistent outreach through email, calls, and social platforms. Every interaction will be tracked carefully to keep your pipeline organized and focused on bringing engaged vendors onto your platform. What CRM or tracking system are you currently using? Best regards, Malaika Asad
$4 USD in 40 days
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Hi, I hope you're doing well. I have carefully reviewed your project, Virtual Assistant for Short Term Rental Online Marketplace, and I'm confident I can deliver a high quality solution tailored to your requirements. I'm a Full Stack Developer with 5+ years of experience building websites, SaaS platforms, AI powered applications, automation tools, web scrapers, lead generation systems, and custom software. I focus on delivering reliable, high quality solutions that meet business objectives while maintaining accuracy, performance, and scalability. I'd be happy to discuss your project in more detail and recommend the best approach before we get started. I look forward to working with you. Best regards, Adnan Hussain Full Stack Developer | Technical Fixes | AI Automation | Lead Generation & Extraction Expert | Websites Dev
$2 USD in 3 days
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Hi, This project is a great match for my current experience. I’m currently working with a German client where I research qualified leads, verify contact information, conduct cold email outreach, follow up consistently, and encourage prospects to take action—in my case, attending business events. I can help you build a high-quality vendor database, verify business contacts, conduct email outreach, follow up with interested vendors, and keep everything organized in Google Sheets or Airtable. I’m detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working independently to support marketplace growth. Relevant experience: • Lead generation & prospect research • Cold email outreach & follow-ups • CRM/Google Sheets management • Outreach tracking and pipeline organization Hourly Rate: $3/hour Estimated outreach: I can consistently contact 150–250 qualified vendors per week (depending on the outreach channels) and actively follow up to maximize vendor onboarding. I’d love the opportunity to help recruit quality vendors and contribute to the success of your marketplace. Looking forward to hearing from you! Best, Mutia
$3 USD in 40 days
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We recently helped a service-oriented business achieve substantial growth. Our expertise lies in expanding marketplaces for various service providers, not limited to any specific niche. We will assist you in accelerating the growth of your platform by connecting with and onboarding a multitude of vendors effectively. Noted your preference for a professional and organized approach; we excel in creating seamless and integrated processes. Our services include expert lead generation and vendor recruitment. With over 75 5-star reviews and a top 1% rank among 75 million users, we ensure top-notch results. Let's boost your platform's success together. Regards, Hamza
$4 USD in 7 days
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Hi, I'd love to help grow your vacation rental marketplace. I have experience with lead generation, web research, prospect list building, and cold outreach. I can build a high-quality database of qualified vendors, verify contact information, and manage outreach through email, phone, LinkedIn, and Facebook. I'm organized, detail-oriented, and experienced with Google Sheets, Airtable, and CRM-style tracking to keep outreach and follow-ups well managed. My goal is not just to collect leads but to recruit and onboard vendors who are genuinely interested in joining your platform. I can provide examples of similar lead generation and outreach work upon request. My hourly rate is flexible based on the scope, and I can discuss a fixed-price or performance-based arrangement as well. Based on the campaign, I estimate onboarding 10–20 qualified vendors per week, with regular progress updates. I'm available to start immediately and look forward to helping you grow your marketplace.
$5 USD in 40 days
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Hello, I am excited to apply for the Marketing Expert position for your short-term rental online marketplace. With experience in virtual assistance, digital marketing support, customer service, and content creation. I am confident in my ability to help increase your brand with visibility and to attract quality hosts and guests that will support the growth of your platform. I understand the importance of lead generation and vendor recruitment for your vacation rental marketplace startup. As a seasoned virtual assistant, I have a strong background in research, data entry, and maintaining databases which makes me well-equipped to achieve your Phase 1 goal of building a database of 1,000 qualified vendors. What sets me apart is my proficiency in cold outreach and my ability to navigate conversations effectively via various platforms. I've successfully executed numerous cold email and calling campaigns in the past to generate leads for my clients. These efforts align perfectly with your need for targeted outreach to potential vendors. Additionally, I possess excellent organizational skills and I'm familiar with tools like Google Sheets and Airtable which will aid me in effectively tracking progress and vetting responses from vendors. My keen attention to detail will ensure that the data we work with is accurate and reliable. Let's work together to bring onboard quality vendors who will make a crucial impact on your platform's success!
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