Sales and lead generation support
Keep your sales team organized and focused on building relationships.
Salespeople do their best work in conversations, not in spreadsheets. A sales support assistant handles research, list building, CRM upkeep, and follow-up coordination so more of your team's time goes to people.
Often handled here
- Lead research
- CRM management
- Prospect list building
- Appointment setting
Common challenges
Where businesses usually feel the strain.
Reps spend time on research
Finding and qualifying prospects takes hours that could go towards conversations.
The CRM is never quite current
Notes, stages, and contact details lag behind reality when nobody owns the upkeep.
Follow-ups slip
Promising leads cool off when reminders and next steps are not coordinated.
Meetings are hard to book
Back-and-forth scheduling delays conversations that are ready to happen.
What an assistant can handle
Tasks you can hand off.
- Lead research
- CRM management
- Prospect list building
- Appointment setting
- Sales pipeline updates
- Follow-up coordination
- Sales data entry
Good to know: Assistants support your sales process. Closing deals and negotiating remain with your team, and we make no promises about lead volume or conversion.
Who it suits
Businesses we support.
- Small sales teams without dedicated sales operations
- SaaS companies building outbound pipeline
- Agencies and consultants who sell their own services
- Real estate and professional services businesses
Example workflow
How a lead might be supported
A simplified example of the support around a prospect, from first research to a booked meeting.
- 1
Define who to find
You describe your ideal customer and the information that makes a lead worth pursuing.
- 2
Research and build the list
Prospects are researched and entered into your CRM with the details your team needs.
- 3
Coordinate outreach
Follow-ups and reminders are tracked, and meetings are scheduled where outreach succeeds.
- 4
Keep the pipeline honest
Stages and notes are updated so your forecast reflects what is actually happening.
Staffing arrangements
Ways to work together.
Sales support often begins part-time alongside a small team, then grows as the volume of prospects and activity increases.
Part-Time Support
For businesses that need help with selected tasks or limited working hours.
Best for
One task area, such as inbox, bookings or social posts.
- Flexible working hours
- Defined task responsibilities
- Suitable for smaller workloads
Typical setup: 10 to 25 hours a week, one person
Discuss Part-Time SupportFull-Time Dedicated Assistant
For businesses that need a remote professional working on a consistent schedule.
Best for
Owners and managers who want one person fully on their workload.
- Dedicated professional
- Defined responsibilities
- Consistent operational support
Typical setup: 40 hours a week, one person
Find a Dedicated AssistantDedicated Team
For businesses that need multiple remote professionals across different business functions.
Best for
Growing businesses that need several functions covered at once.
- Multiple roles
- Coordinated workflows
- Scalable staffing arrangements
Typical setup: 3 or more people across different roles
Build My TeamOne all-in price, from US$900 a month for a full-time assistant.
The final price depends on the role, experience and schedule. No separate management fee, no hidden costs.
- The assistant's monthly pay
- Sourcing, screening and a shortlist you interview
- Free replacement in the first 30 days if the fit isn't right
- A shared workspace for tasks, attendance, daily reports and leave
- Contracts, payouts and account support
FAQ
Questions about sales and lead generation.
Do your assistants make sales calls?
Scope varies by role. Appointment setting is a common request. Tell us what you need and we will discuss what is realistic.
Which CRMs do you support?
Tell us which you use, such as HubSpot, Pipedrive, or Salesforce, and we will look for candidates with experience in it.
Can you guarantee a number of leads?
No. We provide skilled support for your process, not guaranteed outcomes.
Request a proposal for sales and lead generation.
Tell us about your business and what you need help with. We'll come back with a recommendation on the right arrangement.
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