CHERRY ASSISTANT JOBS

Lead Generation & Sales Operations Assistant

Remote role for Cherry Assistant through Cherry Assistant.

FULL TIMEAmericas (North, Central, South America)40 hrs/weekR15,000 to R25,000 per month

Job Description

What this role covers

We are hiring a Lead Generation & Sales Operations Assistant (GTM Operations) for an early-stage startup in the AI/Fintech (Collections) industry.

This is a Full-Time remote role for a United States based client. The role is focused on executing prospecting, list building, outbound campaign setup, inbox management, and CRM/data hygiene for B2B outreach.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, English-fluent, organized, comfortable with repetitive execution work, and reliable with strong written communication.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Research and build targeted account and contact lists based on defined ICP criteria across specified industries and geographies

  • Source and verify contact data using tools such as LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Apollo, Clay, data providers, and company websites; validate emails and job titles

  • Set up, launch, and manage outbound email and LinkedIn campaigns/sequences (e.g., Apollo, Dripify) using provided templates and playbooks

  • Monitor inboxes, triage and respond to prospect messages using playbooks, follow up promptly with engaged prospects, and schedule meetings for the founder/team

  • Identify and resolve data quality issues (e.g., bounced emails, incorrect records), maintaining list accuracy and deliverability

  • Maintain CRM hygiene: create/update records, log activities, manage tags/pipeline stages, and ensure up-to-date pipelines

  • Track daily/weekly activity and campaign metrics; prepare concise reports and surface observations

  • Perform weekly campaign maintenance, including withdrawing stale LinkedIn connection invites and updating campaign tracking spreadsheets

  • Execute monthly nurture outreach for deferred or stalled prospects, and conduct ad-hoc event/conference app outreach

  • Draft and lightly personalize first-touch and follow-up messages; ensure flawless grammar, spelling, and professional tone

  • Follow SOPs, checklists, and throughput targets consistently; suggest incremental improvements where helpful

Required Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of experience in lead generation, sales operations, marketing operations, or appointment setting for B2B

  • Excellent written English; strong grammar, spelling, and professional tone in emails and LinkedIn messages

  • Hands-on experience executing outbound workflows and handling responses using prospecting and outreach automation platforms (e.g., Apollo, Clay, Sales Navigator, Dripify)

  • Proven CRM experience with updating records, logging activity, and managing pipelines (HubSpot, Salesforce, or similar platforms)

  • High attention to detail with the ability to spot and correct errors in names, emails, and data records

  • Comfortable with repetitive, process-driven execution work and meeting daily/weekly activity targets consistently

  • Proficient with spreadsheets (Google Sheets/Excel) for list management, activity logging, and reporting

  • Ability to work full-time during 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Pacific Time (US)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience supporting GTM motions for early-stage B2B SaaS, Fintech, or AI products

  • Familiarity with data providers (e.g., ZoomInfo, Apollo, Clay) and basic email deliverability best practices

  • Experience scheduling meetings via tools like Calendly and preparing activity/campaign dashboards

Required Skills & Tools:

  • CRM: HubSpot, Salesforce, or similar CRM platforms 

  • Prospecting & Data: LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Apollo, Clay, or ZoomInfo

  • Outreach Automation: Apollo, Dripify, or similar sequencing tools

  • Spreadsheets: Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel

Schedule & Pay:

  • Full-Time position; 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Pacific Time (US) 

  • Fully remote role for a United States based client

  • Pay ranges from R15,000 – R25,000 per month, depending on experience

  • Includes training, long-term growth potential, and the ability to refine processes over time

System Requirements:

  • Internet speed of at least 20 Mbps upload and download, supported by reliable backup power (UPS/Inverter) and backup internet

  • Computer with a 2.4 GHz processor or higher & 8 GB of RAM or higher

  • Windows 10 or newer, or Mac OS X 10.10 or newer

  • HD 720p webcam & headset with microphone

Benefits:

  • Competitive pay rates

  • Consistent hours and predictable workload

  • Fully remote work with long-term potential

  • Direct collaboration with the founder, making a real impact

  • Supportive and inclusive work environment

  • Opportunity to grow alongside an early-stage startup

If you are a process-driven execution specialist who thrives on detail, consistency, and enabling GTM growth for fast-paced AI/Fintech startups, we want to hear from you!