Upwork Specialist

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About Us 5Blue Software is an Israeli-Ukrainian software development company specializing in custom software development, staff augmentation, dedicated engineering teams, AI solutions, and CTO-as-a-Service. We help startups and mid-sized companies scale faster with vetted engineering talent across Europe. We are looking for an experienced Upwork Specialist to help us grow our presence on Upwork, generate qualified leads, and win new software development projects. Responsibilities Manage and optimize our Upwork profile and positioning Search for relevant projects in software development, AI, staff augmentation, and dedicated teams Write highly personalized proposals tailored to client needs Identify opportunities aligned with our ICP (startups, SaaS, fintech, healthcare, AI-driven companies) Maintain a consistent bidding strategy and pipeline Work closely with the marketing/sales team to refine messaging and positioning Track proposal performance and optimize conversion Requirements Proven experience managing Upwork accounts for IT services/software development companies Strong understanding of IT outsourcing, outstaffing, custom software development, or AI services Excellent English writing skills Experience writing personalized, high-converting proposals (not generic templates) Ability to identify qualified leads and understand client technical requirements Strong research and communication skills Experience with Upwork agency accounts is a plus Nice to Have Experience working with software agencies Understanding of AI/ML, SaaS, FinTech, HealthTech, or startup ecosystems Success Metrics Qualified meetings booked Proposal response rate Upwork profile growth and visibility Revenue opportunities generated Originally posted on Himalayas

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