Job Overview
Our client is seeking an Sales Development Specialist for a remote role. You will own the front end of the sales pipeline, conducting high-volume cold outreach to local service business owners and decision-makers across the United States. Your mission is to book qualified discovery calls by articulating the value of AI-driven lead management and automation tools. You will work directly with the founder, helping scale outreach efforts while refining messaging based on real-time feedback and performance data. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where your daily activity directly fuels company growth.
Schedule
Remote, Full time | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST, with 1 hour unpaid break (40 work hours per week).
Responsibilities
- Conduct 50 to 200 outbound cold calls daily using a power dialer system
- Engage small to medium-sized local service businesses with 1 to 30 employees
- Qualify leads based on business size, owner involvement, and lead management pain points
- Book 3 to 10 qualified discovery meetings per week on the founder's calendar
- Navigate conversations with trade service owners including HVAC, roofing, landscaping, and construction professionals
- Maintain accurate call logs and lead tracking within the CRM
- Collaborate with the founder to optimize scripts and messaging based on performance data
- Adapt quickly to feedback and continuously improve call conversion rates
- Perform lead generation and lead mining tasks as needed to support pipeline growth
- Communicate effectively with business owners who value clear, professional, and results-oriented dialogue
Requirements
- Proven experience as an appointment setter or cold caller with B2B clients
- High-volume outbound calling experience with 40 to 80+ daily dials
- Strong track record of booking qualified meetings consistently
- Excellent verbal communication skills for engaging trade and service business owners
- Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
- Familiarity with CRM systems and power dialer platforms
- Ability to handle rejection and maintain consistent daily activity
- Reliable internet connection and home office setup for remote work
- Experience selling AI, SaaS, or automation tools is a plus
- Background working with clients in HVAC, roofing, landscaping, or trade services is preferred
- Experience with lead generation or lead mining is a plus
- Prior experience working in a startup or early-stage company environment is preferred
- Experience building or refining cold calling scripts is a plus
Independent Contractor Perks
- Permanent work from home
- Immediate hiring
- Health Insurance Coverage