Sales Outreach Associate, Hybrid, Part-time

Overture Games, LLC.; Boston, Chicago (MA, IL); Hybrid; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Hours

Performance Bonuses

Startup Experience

Job summary

Overture Games, LLC. is seeking a part-time Sales Outreach Associate to join our dynamic team. This hybrid role focuses on making high-volume outbound calls to schools in Boston and Chicago to generate new partnerships.

The ideal candidate possesses strong verbal communication skills, is comfortable with rejection, and is highly persistent in achieving weekly output targets. Flexible hours and performance bonuses based on leads generated are offered, contributing directly to expanding Overture’s mission.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal communication skills on the phone.
• Comfortable making high volumes of outbound calls.
• Detail-oriented with accurate information capture.
• Reliable in completing assigned targets.

Responsibilities

• Make high-volume outbound calls to schools.
• Identify and navigate to decision-makers.
• Capture accurate contact information.
• Maintain organized tracking of calls.
• Hit weekly call and lead generation targets.

Skills

Strong verbal communication skills

Comfortable making high volumes of outbound calls

Detail-oriented and accurate

Reliable and consistent

Comfortable using Google Sheets / CRM

Job description

Sales Outreach Associate, Hybrid, Part-time

Pay: $20–25 per hour + performance bonuses per qualified lead

Location

Remote-friendly (Chicago preferred)
Calls must be made during school hours (9am–3pm local time)

Qualifications

• Strong verbal communication skills (clear, confident on the phone)
• Comfortable making high volumes of outbound calls
• Comfortable visiting schools door to door in-person
• Highly persistent — not discouraged by rejection or gatekeepers
• Detail-oriented and accurate when capturing information
• Reliable and consistent — able to complete assigned call targets
• Comfortable using Google Sheets / CRM to log data
• Ability to follow scripts while adapting naturally in conversation
• Available at least 10–20 hours/week during weekdays

Why join Overture?

At Overture Games, we’re on a mission to help kids become creators and prepare them for our fast changing world through social, game-based, in-person experiences.

We partner with schools and organizations across Chicago and Boston to run out of school time programs in music, game design, movie making and AI literacy. Our founders met at Northwestern University, and we’ve grown quickly by combining creative learning with technology.

As we scale, sales is the #1 driver of our growth. This role directly fuels new school partnerships and expansion — every call you make helps unlock new opportunities for Overture.

Benefits

• Flexible Hours: 10–20 hours/week during school hours
• Performance Upside: Earn bonuses based on leads generated
• Clear Output Role: Know exactly what success looks like (leads/hour)
• Startup Experience: Work directly with founders on growth
• Impact: Directly contribute to expanding Overture into new schools

Responsibilities

1) High-Volume Outbound Calling

• Call through assigned school lead lists (dozens to hundreds of calls)
• Speak with front desk staff, secretaries, and school personnel
• Navigate gatekeepers to reach the right contact

2) Identify Decision Makers

• Determine the correct person in charge (principal, enrichment coordinator, PTA, etc.)
• Ask clear, direct questions to uncover decision-making structure

3) Capture Accurate Contact Information

• Collect name, email, phone number of decision-makers
• Log secretary/front desk names for future follow-ups
• Ensure all data is complete and accurate

4) Maintain Organized Tracking

• Record all call outcomes in Google Sheets / CRMKeep notes clean, structured, and usable for follow-up
• Flag warm or promising leads

5) Hit Weekly Output Targets

• Consistently meet call and lead generation goals
• Maintain strong pace and efficiency (leads/hour)

What We’re Looking For

• Comfortable on the phone — clear, confident communicator
• Persistent — you push through rejection and keep going
• Detail-oriented — small mistakes = lost leads
• Reliable — you hit your numbers consistently
• Fast executor — you move quickly without overthinking
• Results-driven — you care about output, not just effort

Extra Credit

• Experience in door to door sales, cold calling, or customer service
• Experience working with schools or education environments
• Experience in lead generation or outbound outreach
• Familiarity with CRM tools or structured tracking systems
• High energy and competitive mindset (enjoy hitting targets)