Remote Appointment & Lead-Qualifying Specialist

Simera; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Simera is seeking a proactive Appointment Setter to connect with potential customers, qualify leads, and schedule meetings for the sales team. The role emphasizes excellent communication, objection handling, and consistent follow-up to generate qualified appointments.

You will contact prospects via outbound calls, email, social media, and other channels, qualify leads, and coordinate with the sales team to ensure smooth handoffs and high meeting quality.

Qualifications

• Prior appointment setting or telemarketing experience.
• Experience making outbound calls to prospective customers.
• Ability to qualify leads and schedule appointments toward daily/monthly targets.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a remote sales team.
• Reliable internet and a suitable home office setup.
• English proficiency for English-speaking prospects.

Responsibilities

• Contact potential customers through outbound calls, email, social media, and other channels.
• Introduce the company, products, or services to prospective customers professionally.
• Qualify leads by identifying needs, requirements, interest, and fit.
• Schedule qualified appointments, meetings, consultations, or demonstrations for the sales team.
• Confirm scheduled appointments and follow up to reduce no-shows.
• Maintain consistent follow-up with prospects not yet ready to schedule.
• Handle basic questions and objections with a positive approach.
• Record prospect information, conversations, appointments, and follow-ups in the CRM.
• Manage calendars and coordinate appointment times between prospects and sales reps.
• Meet daily, weekly, and monthly appointment-setting targets.
• Collaborate with the sales team to ensure proper handoffs and follow-up.
• Provide feedback on prospect responses, objections, and needs.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal relationships

Phone presence

Active listening

Prospect engagement

Objection handling

Follow-up & organization

Time management

Multi-prospect management

CRM & calendars

Persistent & results-oriented

Job description

Simera is seeking a proactive Appointment Setter to connect with potential customers, qualify leads, and schedule meetings for the sales team. The role emphasizes excellent communication, objection handling, and consistent follow-up to generate qualified appointments.

You will contact prospects via outbound calls, email, social media, and other channels, qualify leads, and coordinate with the sales team to ensure smooth handoffs and high meeting quality.