Sales Lead Generation & Appointment Setting Representative

Insurance Protection Specialists; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company based in Hartford is seeking a Lead Generation and Appointment Setting Representative to work from home. Ideal candidates will have prior telemarketing experience and possess strong communication skills. The role offers flexible work hours and a commission performance pay structure of $16 - $18 per hour. Applicants must be able to use remote call handling software and provide an audio introduction detailing their qualifications. An internet speed test is also required before applying.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in telemarketing for lead generation and appointment setting is a must.
• Internet connection: Download speed above 1.5 mbps and Ping below 300 required.
• Audio recording of introduction and experiences is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Work from home with a flexible schedule.
• Follow provided calling scripts and use the auto-dialer.
• Conduct lead generation and appointment setting tasks online.

Skills

Excellent English skills, both written and spoken

Customer support

Communication skills

Technical skills

Tools

XLite 5 Softphone

Zoiper Softphone

Job description

• Contract

Company Description

Insurance Protection Specialists is dedicated to providing financial solutions to meet the needs and goals of our clients. Our clients are happily satisfied knowing that their agent is devoted to providing them with professional service and education to make an informed decision for protecting their family’s insurable risk and financial interest.

Insurance Protection Specialists agent receives access to various marketing and lead generation services. These programs provide agents the means to get in front of qualified clients that are seeking the financial products to meet their specific obligations. Insurance Protection Specialists provides a diverse portfolio of insurance companies for agents to meet the needs of their clients.

Job Description

We are currently looking for talented individuals to serve in the capacity of a Lead Generation and Appointment Setting Representative. This opportunity requires a work from home office set up and accommodates various schedules. Prior experience in telemarketing for lead generation and appointment setting is a must. Experienced lead generation and appointment setting representatives start out on average $16 -$18 per hour on a commission performance pay structure.

Work days are US, Monday – Friday, shift work hours are between 10AM to 10PM EDT, some Saturday’s as needed. You will be working out of your home office, so you won't have a commute or spend too much of your life sitting in traffic. We provide the calling scripts, auto-dialer, numbers to be called, and all business is done online via our website.

View the YouTube Video to learn more about what we do: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFrVnSC-M9U&feature=relmfu

Interested individuals MUST HAVE:

• Excellent English skills, both written and spoken.
• DSL or Cable internet access with a Computer Headset.
• XLite 5 Softphone, free download available at http://www.counterpath.com/x-lite-download.html Or Zoiper Softphone Classic version, free download available at http://www.zoiper.com/softphone/.
• Impressive customer support, communication, and technical skills.

If you’re not able to utilize the X-Lite 5 or Zoiper Classic softphone we will not be able to work with you.

Interested individuals must forward an audio recording giving a brief introduction of your experiences and qualifications. If you do not do this we will not consider you for this opportunity. Audio recording must be emailed in mp3 format or wav.

Before applying go to www.Speedtest.net test your internet connection speed, our requirements are Download has to be above 1.5 mbps and Ping has to be below 300. If your system meets these requirements please proceed with the application process below.

Visit the following link http://www.jotformpro.com/callips/USTMQUESTIONNAIRE and submit your results for the application process. (You may have to open the link in a new web browsing window).

All selected applicants are required to do a 2 hour skill assessment to see if you have the skill set to deliver on the results required for this position. Eligibility for being hired is based upon successful completion of the skill assessment.

Thank you for your interest and we look forward to talking with you.

Insurance Protection Specialists

www.insuranceprotectionspecialists.com

Qualifications

Lead Generation, Cold Calling, Telemarketing, Appointment Setting