Cold Calling Specialist

Huzzle; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 992,000 - 1,653,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work environment

Career growth opportunities

Long-term stability

Performance-based incentives

Fast-paced, supportive team culture

Job summary

Huzzle is seeking a high-impact outbound sales professional to drive top-of-funnel activity for US-based prospects. You will be the first point of contact, turning cold leads into warm opportunities through strategic outreach in a fast-paced, tech-forward sales environment.

Ideal candidates excel in high-volume cold calling, objection handling, and CRM discipline, while thriving in fully remote work aligned to US Eastern Time.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in professional cold calling with targets and a track record of hitting or exceeding performance metrics.
• Exceptional command of English with clear, fluent speech and the ability to build rapport with US-based stakeholders.
• Mastery of objection handling and driving conversations toward a positive outcome.
• Technical proficiency with CRM tools and standard sales productivity software.
• Ability to work full-time hours aligned with US Eastern Time (EST).
• Resilient, self-motivated mindset for fully remote work.

Responsibilities

• Execute a high volume of daily outbound cold calls to US-based prospects.
• Qualify leads and book discovery meetings to own the initial sales cycle.
• Navigate objections and steer conversations toward positive outcomes.
• Refine and adapt scripts while maintaining messaging versatility.
• Maintain meticulous CRM records of interactions and lead status.
• Collaborate with the sales team to optimize outreach and improve conversions.

Skills

Cold calling

English proficiency

Objection handling

CRM proficiency

Time-zone alignment (EST)

Self-motivation

Tools

CRM tools

Sales productivity software

Job description

About Huzzle

At Huzzle , we connect exceptional talent with top opportunities at leading companies across the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Our clients include fast-growing startups, digital agencies, SaaS companies, and tech-enabled businesses across industries such as MarTech, FinTech, EdTech, and eCommerce. Unlike traditional outsourcing agencies, we place you directly with innovative companies where you become a valued member of the team.

About the company

Our client is a fast-growing sales technology firm revolutionizing the demand generation space through high-performance AI and proprietary matchmaking workflows. Originally spun off from a heavily backed fintech startup, the team specializes in delivering fully qualified sales opportunities to B2B organizations across sectors like cybersecurity, fintech, and software development. By moving beyond traditional lead generation, they provide a predictive engine that enables businesses in the US and Canada to scale their pipelines with transparency and precision. Driven by a mission to eliminate the inefficiencies of cold outreach, the company fosters a performance-oriented culture focused on innovation and data-backed results. They empower sales teams to focus on closing deals by handling the heavy lifting of prospect identification and qualification. Joining this team offers the chance to work at the intersection of artificial intelligence and sales strategy, contributing to a scalable platform that consistently outperforms legacy industry benchmarks.

Job Type: Full-time Engagement: Independent Contractor

Job Summary

We are seeking a high-impact outbound sales professional to serve as a key driver at the top of our sales funnel. In this role, you will be the first point of contact for potential clients, transforming cold leads into warm opportunities through strategic outreach. If you are a resilient, target-driven communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and knows how to command a conversation, this is the perfect opportunity to showcase your skills in a tech-forward sales organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute a high volume of daily outbound cold calls to US-based prospects.
• Own the initial stages of the sales cycle by qualifying leads and booking discovery meetings.
• Navigate and overcome complex objections with confidence and professional control.
• Utilize and refine provided scripts while maintaining the agility to adapt conversations in real-time.
• Maintain meticulous records of all interactions and lead statuses within the CRM.
• Collaborate with the broader sales team to optimize messaging and improve conversion rates.

Requirements

• Proven experience in professional cold calling with a documented track record of hitting or exceeding performance targets.
• Exceptional command of the English language with clear, fluent speech and the ability to build immediate rapport with US-based stakeholders.
• Mastery of objection handling and the ability to drive high-pressure conversations toward a positive outcome.
• Technical proficiency with CRM tools and standard sales productivity software.
• Ability to work full-time hours aligned with US Eastern Time (EST).
• A resilient, self-motivated mindset with the discipline to work effectively in a fully remote setting.

Nice-to-Haves

• Previous experience working within a tech-enabled sales team or a high-growth startup.
• Hands-on experience using AI-driven lead lists or sales automation tools to scale outreach.
• Familiarity with sales engagement platforms and advanced prospecting workflows.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Fully remote work environment
• Career growth opportunities
• Long-term stability
• Performance-based incentives
• Fast-paced, supportive team culture