Growth & Lead Gen Virtual Assistant Needed

I’m looking for a long-term part-time Growth & Lead Generation Virtual Assistant to support two U.S.-based businesses: BlackFrameAI, an AI advertising/content company, and Official Legendz, a streetwear clothing brand. Approximately 20 hours per week. Main responsibilities: • Research small U.S. businesses that could benefit from advertising, short-form video, AI content, and social-media services • Find and verify business owners and decision-makers • Collect emails, phone numbers, websites, and social-media profiles • Build and maintain organized lead lists in Google Sheets or CRM systems • Identify specific marketing weaknesses and opportunities for each prospect • Assist with approved outreach and follow-ups • Research streetwear/fashion influencers, UGC creators, boutiques, retailers, brand ambassadors, and collaboration opportunities for Official Legendz • Evaluate influencer engagement, audience fit, and brand relevance • Help organize outreach and follow-up activity for both companies Preferred skills: • Lead generation • Online research • Google Sheets / Excel • LinkedIn and LinkedIn Sales Navigator • Google Maps • Instagram and Facebook research • CRM experience • Apollo, ZoomInfo, Hunter, RocketReach, HubSpot, or similar tools are a plus • ChatGPT or other AI-tool experience is a plus We are looking for someone reliable, detail-oriented, able to work independently, and interested in a long-term opportunity. To show that you read the full project description, start your proposal with: LEGEND GROWTH Then answer: 1. How many years of lead-generation experience do you have? 2. What tools do you use to find and verify leads? 3. How would you find the owner of a small U.S. business? 4. Have you handled outreach and follow-ups before? 5. What CRM systems have you used? 6. How many hours per week are you available? 7. Are you currently working with other clients? 8. What AI tools do you use? 9. Please include examples of previous lead-generation or research work. Shortlisted candidates may be offered a small PAID trial assignment through Freelancer.com before we select the long-term VA.