Remote Appointment Setter - Lead Qualification & Outreach

simera-talent; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

simera-talent is seeking a proactive Appointment Setter to connect with potential customers, qualify leads, and schedule appointments for the sales team. You will initiate conversations, handle objections, and drive qualified meetings with a professional demeanor.

This role supports a remote-friendly sales team based in San Francisco, requiring excellent communication, reliable internet, and strong CRM usage.

Qualifications

• Experience in appointment setting, telemarketing, or inside sales.
• Proven ability to qualify leads and schedule meetings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and capable of remote work with reliable internet.
• Ability to meet daily and monthly activity targets.

Responsibilities

• Contact potential customers via outbound calls, email, social media.
• Introduce company and services professionally.
• Qualify leads by identifying needs and fit.
• Schedule and confirm appointments for the sales team.
• Maintain follow-up to reduce no-shows.
• Record prospect info and activities in the CRM.
• Manage calendars and coordinate appointment times.
• Meet daily/weekly/monthly appointment targets.
• Collaborate with sales to transfer qualified leads.
• Provide feedback on objections and customer needs.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Active listening

Lead qualification

Objection handling

Follow-up

Time management

CRM usage

Remote work

Tools

CRM systems

Calendars

Email tools

Phone systems

Job description

simera-talent is seeking a proactive Appointment Setter to connect with potential customers, qualify leads, and schedule appointments for the sales team. You will initiate conversations, handle objections, and drive qualified meetings with a professional demeanor.

This role supports a remote-friendly sales team based in San Francisco, requiring excellent communication, reliable internet, and strong CRM usage.