Remote Appointment Setter and Lead Qualifier

Simera; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Simera is seeking an proactive Appointment Setter to engage with potential customers, qualify leads, and schedule meetings for the sales team. You will initiate conversations, handle objections, and follow up to generate qualified meetings.

The role requires strong communication, time management, and CRM proficiency, with a focus on achieving daily, weekly, and monthly targets while collaborating with the sales team.

Qualifications

• Experience in appointment setting, telemarketing, inside sales, outbound sales, lead generation, or customer service.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a remote sales team.
• Reliable internet connection and a suitable setup for remote work.
• English proficiency is required if the position involves communicating with English-speaking prospects.

Responsibilities

• Contact potential customers through outbound calls, email, social media, and other communication channels.
• Introduce the company, products, or services to prospective customers in a professional and engaging manner.
• Qualify leads by identifying customer needs, requirements, interest, and potential fit.
• Schedule qualified appointments, meetings, consultations, or demonstrations for the sales team.
• Confirm scheduled appointments and follow up with prospects to reduce no-shows.
• Maintain consistent follow-up with prospects who are not immediately ready to schedule.
• Handle basic questions and objections while maintaining a positive and professional approach.
• Accurately record prospect information, conversations, appointments, and follow-up activities in the CRM.
• Manage calendars and coordinate appointment times between prospects and sales representatives.
• Meet daily, weekly, and monthly appointment-setting and activity targets.
• Collaborate with the sales team to ensure qualified leads are properly transferred and followed up.
• Provide feedback regarding prospect responses, objections, and common customer needs.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Phone presence

Active listening

Lead qualification

Objection handling

Follow-up skills

Time management

CRM proficiency

Tools

CRM systems

Email tools

Calendar tools

Job description

Simera is seeking an proactive Appointment Setter to engage with potential customers, qualify leads, and schedule meetings for the sales team. You will initiate conversations, handle objections, and follow up to generate qualified meetings.

The role requires strong communication, time management, and CRM proficiency, with a focus on achieving daily, weekly, and monthly targets while collaborating with the sales team.