Cold Call & Executive Outreach Specialist

The Jewish Graduate Student Initiative; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The Jewish Grad Organization (JGO) is seeking a persuasive Executive Outreach Specialist to conduct targeted cold calls to C-suite and senior executives. You will represent our mission and secure high-level speakers for programs and events.

This hourly, fully remote position offers flexible hours and requires strong independence, exceptional communication, and a results-driven approach to outreach and scheduling.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal communication and professional phone demeanor for executive-level conversations.
• Persistent and resilient with strong objection-handling abilities.
• Detail-oriented with strong note-taking and CRM logging.
• Independent worker with disciplined time management.
• Experience in cold calling, lead generation, or sales outreach preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-volume outbound cold calls to executives and leaders.
• Communicate the organization's mission, value, and speaker benefits.
• Pitch speaking opportunities and manage scheduling.
• Maintain records of outreach attempts and contact details in CRM/tracking sheets.
• Manage daily call activity, pipeline, and follow-ups with accountability.

Skills

Executive outreach

Verbal communication

Objection handling

Detail-oriented logging

Independent work

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Cold Call & Executive Outreach Specialist

The Jewish Grad Organization (JGO) is a dynamic organization dedicated to enriching the experience of Jewish graduate students on over 170+ campuses. We provide support through Jewish programming, funding initiatives, and access to speakers across various professions and specialties. By fostering a vibrant community for post-graduate students, we ensure the next generation of Jewish professionals remains connected and inspired.

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly persuasive, self-motivated, and articulate Executive Outreach Specialist to conduct targeted cold calls to C-suite and senior executives. In this role, you will represent our organization, introduce our mission, and secure high-level executives as featured speakers for our upcoming programs and events.

This is an hourly, fully remote position that offers flexible hours, requiring someone who thrives working independently and is driven by phone-based outreach.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct high-volume outbound cold calls and strategic follow-ups to corporate executives and industry leaders.


• Effectively communicate our organization's vision, value proposition, and speaker benefits to overcome gatekeepers and connect with key decision-makers.


• Pitch executive speaking opportunities, secure confirmations, and manage initial scheduling details.


• Maintain meticulous records of outreach attempts, contact details, responses, and status updates in our CRM/tracking sheets.


• Independently manage your daily call activity, pipeline, and follow-up sequences with high accountability.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal communication, active listening, and a polished, professional phone demeanor suitable for executive-level conversations.


• Resilience & Persistence: Unshakeable confidence, strong objection-handling abilities, and a proven track record of not backing down from direct outreach challenges.


• Detail-Oriented: Exceptional organizational habits to log notes accurately, track multi-touch follow-up cycles, and capture key contact details without fail.


• Independence: Highly disciplined self-starter who can manage their time efficiently, stay focused on call goals, and operate with minimal supervision.


• Experience: Prior experience in cold calling, phone prospecting, executive recruiting, lead generation, or sales outreach preferred.

Position Details

• Job Type: Part-Time / Hourly


• Location: Remote / Work from Home