Remote Appointment Setter | Lead Qualifier & Scheduler

simera-talent; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will contact prospects via outbound calls, email, social media, and other channels, qualify needs, manage calendars, and record interactions in the CRM.

Qualifications

• Experience in appointment setting, telemarketing, inside sales, outbound sales, lead generation, or customer service.
• Experience making outbound calls and communicating with prospective customers.
• Ability to qualify leads and schedule appointments consistently.
• Ability to work toward daily and monthly performance targets.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a remote sales team.
• Reliable internet connection and a suitable setup for remote work.
• Professional, proactive, and target-oriented attitude.
• 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

Active listening

Lead qualification

Prospect engagement

Objection handling

Follow-up discipline

Time management

CRM familiarity

Remote collaboration

Tools

CRM systems

Calendar software

Email tools

Phone systems

Job description

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

You will contact prospects via outbound calls, email, social media, and other channels, qualify needs, manage calendars, and record interactions in the CRM.