Remote Cold Call Pro: Appointment Setter & Lead Gen

Mercalli Freelance; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercalli Freelance is seeking a Remote Contract Cold Calling Appointment Setter to generate leads and arrange meetings for the sales team. You will perform manual calls or auto-dial as required, qualify prospects, and maintain CRM records to hit daily and weekly targets.

The role emphasizes resilience, proactive lead generation, and effective communication of product value, with ongoing improvement in outreach strategies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cold calling, telemarketing, or appointment setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to generating leads and setting appointments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cold calls to generate leads and schedule appointments for the sales team.
• Make manual calls and/or use auto dialers depending on client preference.
• Qualify leads by gathering information about needs, interests, and budget.
• Communicate the value proposition of the company’s products/services.
• Overcome objections and handle rejection professionally.
• Maintain accurate records in the CRM system.
• Meet or exceed daily and weekly call/appointment targets.
• Collaborate with the sales team for smooth handoffs and follow-up.
• Continuously improve cold calling techniques and stay updated on industry trends.

Skills

Cold calling

Appointment setting

Telemarketing

CRM

Communication

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Mercalli Freelance is seeking a Remote Contract Cold Calling Appointment Setter to generate leads and arrange meetings for the sales team. You will perform manual calls or auto-dial as required, qualify prospects, and maintain CRM records to hit daily and weekly targets.

The role emphasizes resilience, proactive lead generation, and effective communication of product value, with ongoing improvement in outreach strategies.