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Cold Email Automation & Lead Generation Expert | Clay Apollo Smartlead

People Flow AI • Freiberufler

Feb 2026 - Feb 2026 • 0 mos

I Worked as a Cold Email Automation, B2B Lead Generation, and Email Deliverability Expert at People Flow AI, building advanced end-to-end outbound lead generation systems for scalable client acquisition. Led the full cold email automation workflow starting with B2B lead sourcing in Apollo.io, where targeted prospect lists were created and continuously updated. Integrated Apollo with Clay.com via API automation, enabling real-time lead syncing without manual CSV exports. In Clay, I performed deep lead enrichment, data enrichment, and email verification, creating multiple dynamic lead tables based on intent signals, firmographic data, technographics, and behavioral triggers. Built advanced lead segmentation systems and applied AI-powered personalization to generate highly targeted cold email lines at scale. Connected enriched and segmented leads to Smartlead.ai, where I set up and managed cold email campaigns, email sequences, and automation workflows. Focused heavily on email deliverability optimization, including SPF, DKIM, DMARC setup, inbox warmup, domain rotation, and sender reputation management to ensure high inbox placement. Key responsibilities and achievements: • Built fully automated cold email outreach systems (Apollo → Clay → Smartlead) • Developed scalable B2B lead generation and enrichment workflows • Implemented AI personalized cold email campaigns for higher reply rates • Optimized email deliverability and inbox placement for USA & UK audiences • Automated workflows using Zapier integrations and API connections • Eliminated manual processes with fully automated lead generation pipelines Specialized in cold email marketing, lead generation, email automation, and deliverability, helping businesses consistently generate qualified leads, book meetings, and scale outbound revenue.