Lead Generation Specialist / SDR (E-commerce / Shopify, Outbound)
Employment Type : Full-Time
Location : Remote must be able to work EST / CT hours
Type of contract : Independent contractor
Reports To : Founder
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About Us
We're building an AI-powered Marketing Intelligence Layer for Shopify brands currently delivered through a Fractional CMO model.
We work with DTC e-commerce brands in the supplements, skincare, wellness, functional foods, athleisure, and fitness categories, typically generating $215M in annual revenue.
Today, we provide these brands with customer journey consulting to improve retention, LTV, and profitability and we're now productizing this expertise into a SaaS product.
You'll be our first dedicated Lead Generation Specialist / SDR, working directly with the founder to fill the calendar with qualified conversations from high-potential brands that match our ICP.
Ideal Customer Profile (ICP)
Business Type : DTC / B2C e-commerce brands
Platform : Shopify (required); ideally using Klaviyo or a similar retention stack
Revenue Range : $215M USD annually
Geography : Primarily USA (Austin, Atlanta, Boston prioritized) and Toronto (bonus)
Verticals :
- Healthy lifestyle brands
- Supplements & nutraceuticals
- Beauty / skincare
- Wellness / functional foods & beverages
- Athleisure / fitness
Buyer Personas :
Founder / CEOCMO / VP MarketingVP Growth / Head of GrowthHead of Retention / Lifecycle / CRMPrimary Use Case : Brands already investing in paid media, email / SMS, and lifecycle marketing looking to improve retention, LTV, and marketing profitability.
Role Summary : You'll own the top of the funnel sourcing, qualifying, and booking meetings with ICP-aligned Shopify brands.
Your responsibilities include :
Researching and identifying ideal prospectsBuilding and running outbound sequences (email + LinkedIn; cold calling optional)Booking qualified meetings with Founders / CMOsContinuously optimizing messaging, targeting, and performanceThis is a pure outbound role no warm leads. You must be comfortable building a pipeline from scratch.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead Sourcing & Research
Build targeted lead lists using tools like Clay, Crunchbase, Apollo, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, or othersEnrich leads with data such as revenue estimates, tech stack, location, role, and verified contact infoQualify prospects by revenue band, tech stack, vertical, and geography2. Outbound Campaigns
Design and run multi-touch outbound sequences (email + LinkedIn; cold calling is a plus)Use tools such as Instantly.ai, Lemlist, or Mailshake for outreachUtilize tools like Lemcal or Cal.com for bookingWrite and A / B test subject lines, intros, and CTAsPersonalize outreach with relevance hooks (e.g., "noticed you're a Shopify + Klaviyo brand in the wellness space")3. Pipeline & Handover
Book qualified meetings for the Founder (Jiri)Ensure seamless handover including meeting notes, context, and expectationsMaintain an up-to-date CRM or tracking board (ClickUp, Notion, HubSpot in the future)4. Performance & Optimization
Track KPIs : replies, booked calls, show-ups, and ICP fitRefine targeting, messaging, and micro-segments based on performance dataSuggest new angles (e.g., partnerships, agencies, communities, events)Required Skills & Experience
13+ years' experience as an SDR / BDR / LeadGen Specialist in :B2B SaaS, orE-commerce / marketing services / agenciesProven success in outbound lead generation (not just inbound handling)Experience with at least one of the following tools :Clay, Apollo, ZoomInfo, Leadspicker (for data enrichment)Instantly.ai, Lemlist, Mailshake (for outreach)Comfortable working US time zones (EST / CT)Excellent written and spoken English able to communicate professionally with US Founders and CMOsFamiliarity with Shopify / e-commerce brands is a strong plusBasic understanding of customer journey, lifecycle marketing, retention, and LTVNice to Have
Previous experience with Shopify-focused agencies, MarTech, or analytics toolsPrior success booking meetings in US / Canadian marketsFamiliarity with LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Clay + Instantly stackProven results booking meetings with revenue-based ICPs (e.g., brands doing $210M ARR)KPIs & Success Metrics
We value outcomes over activity .
Core KPI :
Number of qualified meetings that show up with the FounderSecondary KPIs :
Reply rate on outbound campaignsPercentage of booked calls that match ICPShow-up vs. no-show rateNumber of SQLs (Sales Qualified Leads) per month