[Hiring] Lead Generation, Research C Business Development Support for an Italian interpreter/translator @Virtual Colleague Philippines

Role Description

A UK-based Italian conference interpreter specializing primarily in English–Italian and Italian into English interpreting and communication. We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented, and resourceful Virtual Assistant to support business development, lead generation, market research, client acquisition, outreach, CRM management, and marketing activities. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys research, relationship-building, and creating efficient systems. As the business continues to grow, there will be opportunities for increased responsibilities and hours.

One of the most important aspects of this role is supporting a business within the interpreting and translation industry. We are looking for someone who either has prior experience in this field or is genuinely interested in learning the industry quickly. A strong understanding of interpreting and translation terminology will help ensure that research, outreach, and content accurately reflect the profession and resonate with the target audience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Generation & Market Research
  • Research and identify potential direct clients with a clear or likely need for Italian/English interpreting or translation.
  • Identify project managers, event managers, conference organizers, procurement contacts, and language service managers connected to Italian-language projects.
  • Research interpreting agencies specializing in Remote Simultaneous Interpreting (RSI) and conference interpreting.
  • Monitor industry trends and identify new business opportunities for English into Italian and Italian into English interpreting.
• Website & Company Research
  • Review company websites to determine whether they organize or support multilingual events involving Italian-English languages.
  • Gather relevant company information to support future outreach campaigns.
• Prospect Database & CRM Management
  • Build, maintain, and organize the prospect tracker or CRM.
  • Collect and record contact names, job titles, email addresses, LinkedIn profile URLs, company websites, and notes.
  • Update the CRM daily with new leads, communication history, follow-up schedules, and status updates.
• Outreach & Follow-up Support
  • Prepare and send initial outreach messages using approved templates.
  • Draft and send follow-up emails or LinkedIn messages.
  • Track outreach activity, responses, and follow-up schedules.
  • Record all communications within the CRM.
• LinkedIn Research & Opportunity Monitoring
  • Monitor LinkedIn for opportunities related to multilingual events, Italian interpreting, and healthcare conferences.
  • Identify professionals, organizations, and decision-makers for networking and future outreach.
• Content & Marketing Support
  • Prepare simple social media posts for AGM Interpreting.
  • Repurpose existing LinkedIn content into Instagram posts, email newsletters, and short-form marketing content.
  • Create content that accurately reflects the interpreting and translation profession.
• Business Administration
  • Organize and maintain important business documents.
  • Maintain an organized digital filing system to ensure documents are easily accessible.
• Weekly Reporting
  • Prepare a weekly report summarizing new leads identified, qualified prospects added to the CRM, outreach messages sent, and responses received.
• General Responsibilities
  • Maintain an organized CRM and prospect database.
  • Ensure accurate documentation of all outreach activities.
  • Communicate proactively regarding task progress, questions, and any blockers.

Qualifications

• Experience in lead generation, market research, and business development support.
• Strong LinkedIn research and outreach experience.
• CRM or prospect database management experience.
• Excellent written English communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Requirements

• Industry Knowledge (Highly Preferred): Candidates with experience working in the interpreting, translation, or language services industry will be given strong preference.
• The ideal candidate should have a good understanding of the difference between translation and interpreting, conference interpreting, and Remote Simultaneous Interpreting (RSI).
• Demonstrate a genuine willingness and ability to learn these concepts quickly before creating or managing content.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours.
• Results-oriented rather than time-zone dependent.
• Asynchronous work environment.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Trustworthy and dependable.
• Comfortable working independently.
• Resourceful and eager to learn.
• An excellent written communicator.
• Tech-savvy and adaptable to new systems.
• Interested in building a long-term working relationship and growing with the business.

Preferred Start Date

On or before August 1, 2026 (flexible for the right candidate).