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Leslie Anne Rica A.

Top-Rated Sales & Operations Manager | Guest Communications Expert

✅ About Me I’m a results-driven Sales & Operations Manager with 16+ years of experience growing businesses, leading high-performing teams, and optimizing operations across industries including IT, SaaS, Telco, Media, SEO, Real Estate, eCommerce, Roofing, Events, Hotels & Accommodations, Cruises, Holiday Membership Programs, and more. Alongside this, I’m also an experienced Guest Communications Expert with proven success supporting Airbnb hosts and property management companies. I handle guest messaging, reservations, issue resolution, and operational coordination to deliver consistent 5-star guest experiences. With strong expertise in both business growth and guest service excellence, I can support your organization in whichever direction you need. 🔥 Sales & Operations Manager 📌 Sales & Business Development I help businesses scale through targeted lead generation, appointment setting, and high-conversion sales execution. Tools: Salesforce, HubSpot, Apollo.io, Pipedrive, Outreach, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, ConnectWise, Zoho CRM. Results: Higher-quality leads, stronger pipelines, and increased revenue. 📌 Operations & Team Leadership 5+ years leading teams of 10–50 sales reps. I streamline workflows, build processes, and drive consistent performance using Monday.com, Notion, Trello, and Asana. Results: Efficient operations and predictable results. 📌 Account Management & Client Retention I strengthen long-term client relationships through structured communication, proactive follow-ups, and strategic support. Tools: HubSpot, Zendesk, Intercom, Freshdesk. Results: Better client satisfaction, lower churn, and higher retention rates. 🌟 Guest Communications Expert (Airbnb & Property Management) 📌 Guest Messaging & Support Managing reservations, inquiries, check-ins/check-outs, conflict resolution, and daily inbox monitoring. Tools: Airbnb platform, Guesty, email, WhatsApp. Results: Smooth guest interactions and higher guest satisfaction. 📌 Property Operations & Coordination Coordinating cleaners, scheduling turnovers, updating listings, and organizing backend operations using Trello, Asana, and Notion. Results: Operational efficiency and fewer issues across stays. 📌 Guest Experience & Review Management Handling communication from initial inquiry to post-checkout follow-ups, boosting ratings and improving property performance. Results: More 5-star reviews and higher occupancy rates. ⭐ Why Clients Choose Me 16 years in Sales & Operations 10+ years in outbound & B2B sales 5+ years as a proven team leader and process builder Strong blend of business development + hospitality expertise Highly organized, proactive, and results-driven Experience across 12+ industries Consistently improves KPIs and customer experience 🗣️ Client Feedback ⭐ “Anne is a powerhouse in sales—her leads actually convert.” ⭐ “She organized our operations and improved team performance quickly.” ⭐ “Our guest reviews skyrocketed with her communication management.” 📞 Let’s Work Together Whether you need a Sales & Operations Manager to scale your business or a Guest Communications Expert to elevate your property performance— I’m here to help. 🚀

🇵🇭Caloocan, Philippines$20/hr100% JSS4.56 (39)Since Apr 2017

Earnings and projects

MRR
$471

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#80,458 / 412k
🇵🇭Country#15,694 / 56.3k
Revenue, last 30 days
$1.1k

Last 6 months: $2.8k

World#39,067 / 412k
🇵🇭Country#7,531 / 56.3k
Total earnings
$59k

Billed in all: $61k

World#66,300 / 412k
🇵🇭Country#10,160 / 56.3k
Per project
$1.1k

$943 in the last 6 months

World#118,718 / 412k
🇵🇭Country#21,994 / 56.3k
Projects, last 6 months
3
33% fixed67% hourly
World#66,482 / 412k
🇵🇭Country#5,298 / 56.3k
Projects in all
55

Across 67 contracts

28% fixed72% hourly
World#55,587 / 412k
🇵🇭Country#3,741 / 56.3k

Earnings, last 30 days

$61k+$1.1k earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$59k$60k$61k$62kOct 9Oct 24Nov 8

Skill rankings: Top 18% in Microsoft Word

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  4. #1,258Outbound Sales4,644 freelancers · 🇵🇭 #598Top 27%
  5. #1,364Telemarketing4,857 freelancers · 🇵🇭 #605Top 28%
  6. #2,256Microsoft Word12,572 freelancers · 🇵🇭 #969Top 18%
  7. #2,436Sales9,827 freelancers · 🇵🇭 #1,039Top 25%
  8. #5,755Customer Support20,102 freelancers · 🇵🇭 #2,911Top 29%