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Alex Penklis

@alexpenklis

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People-first outbound leader who turns prospects into qualified meetings and signed leases.

Australia

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a remote SDR/BDR role where I can do genuine, hands-on outbound work—real human connection matters more than “polished on paper.” I want a team that values people and coaching, not just metrics.

I’m a results-driven Business Development Representative who thrives on phone outreach, lead qualification, and turning conversations into commitments. In leasing, I convert prospective inquiries into signed leases through proactive follow-up calls and emails while managing the full lead pipeline.

I’ve also worked remote as an appointment setter for a U.S.-based digital marketing agency, running outbound cold calls across a full U.S. time zone spread to book qualified sales appointments. I’m comfortable operating in high-volume outreach environments and taking ownership of outcomes, not just tasks.

Before sales, I taught thousands of swimming lessons and built long-term client trust through clear communication, mentorship, and calm issue resolution. I’m now looking for a remote SDR/BDR role where genuine human connection and hands-on effort are valued—especially in a space that can sometimes feel overly polished or overly automated.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Lead Leasing Consultant

Current

Space Property

Jan 2026 - Present (6 months)

Run daily open homes and property viewings, converting prospective tenant inquiries into signed leases via proactive phone and email follow-up. Manage the lead pipeline from initial inquiry through to signed lease, including business development responsibilities alongside core leasing duties.

Lead Pipeline Follow up Client Relationship Management Lead Qualification Business Development

Appointment Setter (Remote)

SEO Agency

Dec 2025 - Feb 2026 (2 months)

Conduct outbound cold calls and outreach to U.S.-based home service businesses to book qualified sales appointments. Operate across a full U.S. time zone spread in a fully remote outbound-outreach role.

Cold Calling Cold Outreach Appointment Setting Lead Qualification Sales Outreach

Freelance Digital Marketer

Regional Results

Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 (2 years)

Support small businesses with online marketing and lead generation on a freelance basis. Use AI to assist in outreach and related processes.

Online Marketing Lead Generation Digital Marketing AI Assisted Outreach

Swim Coach & Progress Advisor

Aquatic Achievers Swim School

Jan 2018 - Jan 2025 (7 years)

Deliver swimming lessons to children aged 3–13, including children with disabilities, and provide progress guidance over multiple years. Serve as a first point of contact for parent questions, progress updates, and complaint resolution, and train/mentor new instructors on technique and parent communication standards.

Swimming Instruction Coaching and Mentorship Progress Advising Complaint Handling Issue Resolution

Crew Member

McDonald's

Jan 2015 - Jan 2017 (2 years)

Provided fast, accurate customer service in a high-volume, high-pressure team environment. Supported operational delivery through consistent service execution.

Customer Service High Volume