Appointment Setter Needed for Outbound Calls to U.S. Local Businesses

Posted 4 weeks ago

Worldwide

Summary

We’re looking for a U.S. or Canada-based outbound caller / appointment setter to help book qualified conversations with local business owners. This is not a lead research role. We provide the prospect lists, call direction, script, and a simple call support tool. Your role is to make outbound calls, follow the process, take clean notes, and book interested prospects onto our calendar. What you’ll be doing: * Calling provided lists of U.S. local businesses * Speaking with owners, managers, or decision makers * Using our provided script and call support tool * Handling basic objections professionally * Booking qualified appointments for our team to close * Leaving clear notes after each call * Following up when appropriate What we’re looking for: * U.S. or Canada based only * Native or fully fluent English speaker * Strong phone presence * Comfortable with cold outbound calls * Experience with appointment setting or outbound sales * Reliable, organized, and able to follow a process * Comfortable using a simple web-based calling/script tool Important: * You do not need to bring your own leads or book of business * This is not a full sales closing role * We are starting with a small paid test project * If the test goes well, this may turn into ongoing work To apply, please include: 1. Your outbound calling or appointment-setting experience 2. Whether you are based in the U.S. or Canada 3. Your availability during U.S. business hours 4. A short note on how you approach cold calls

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • < 1 month
    Duration
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • $20.00

    -

    $25.00

    Hourly
  • Remote Job
  • One-time project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Cold Calling
Appointment Setting
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:5 to 10
  • Last viewed by client:3 weeks ago
  • Interviewing:
    9
  • Invites sent:
    7
  • Unanswered invites:
    2
About the client
Member since Jul 1, 2026
  • Canada
    Thornhill5:49 PM
  • Sales & Marketing
    Small company (2-9 people)

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