Upwork Business Developer – SEO Projects

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: On-Site

Experience: Minimum 1 Year

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Upwork Business Developer who can find and secure relevant SEO projects through Upwork.

The main focus will be on SEO, Local SEO, white-hat SaaS link building, guest posting, blogger outreach, and link insertion projects.

The ideal candidate should know how to identify quality job posts, manage Upwork connects, write personalized proposals, communicate with international clients, and convert leads into projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Find relevant SEO and Local SEO projects on Upwork.
• Search for white-hat SaaS link-building, guest posting, blogger outreach, and link insertion jobs.
• Identify high-quality job posts based on client history, budget, hiring rate, reviews, and payment verification.
• Write customized and professional proposals.
• Manage Upwork connects carefully and avoid wasting them on low-quality jobs.
• Respond to client messages and follow-ups professionally.
• Communicate with clients through chat, voice, and video calls.
• Understand project requirements and explain suitable SEO solutions.
• Negotiate project scope, budget, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with the SEO and outreach teams before finalizing projects.
• Maintain records of proposals, responses, interviews, and closed projects.
• Build long-term relationships with clients for repeat business.

Required Skills

• Minimum 1 year of experience as an Upwork Business Developer or Upwork Bidder.
• Experience finding and closing SEO-related projects.
• Understanding of SEO, Local SEO, guest posting, link building, and blogger outreach.
• Strong English speaking, writing, reading, and understanding skills.
• Good proposal-writing, communication, negotiation, and sales skills.
• Knowledge of Upwork connects and bidding strategies.
• Ability to identify genuine, relevant, and profitable job posts.
• Experience communicating with clients from the USA, UK, Australia, and other international markets.
• Ability to manage multiple proposals and client conversations.
• Must be flexible with working hours, as timings may change according to USA, UK, and Australian time zones.

Key Performance Indicators

• Number of quality proposals submitted.
• Proposal response and interview rate.
• Number of projects successfully closed.
• Monthly revenue generated through Upwork.
• Effective use of Upwork connects.
• Number of repeat and long-term clients.

Pay: Rs50,000.00 - Rs80,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person