UK B2B cold caller — local businesses, script + leads provided

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Summary

I run a small UK web services business. I need a confident, clear English-speaking caller to contact local businesses from a list I provide and sell website packages over the phone. You'll get: A call list (spreadsheet) with business name, phone, and contact notes A script to follow (plus objection handling) Product/pricing guidance once you're onboarded Your job: Call during UK business hours (9am–6pm) Reach the owner or decision-maker Explain what we offer, handle basic questions, and move interested leads to a sale or callback Log every call outcome (interested / callback / not interested / no answer) Requirements: Strong spoken English (UK-friendly accent and phone manner) Proven B2B cold calling or telesales experience Professional, not pushy — comfortable with rejection Reliable logging (spreadsheet or CRM) Nice to have: Experience selling to trades, salons, or local services Familiarity with simple website/hosting offers Pay (adjust to taste): Commission per sale, or Paid trial: 50 calls over 2–3 days, then ongoing if quality is good To apply, send: Brief cold-calling / telesales experience How you'd handle: "I'm not interested, we don't need a website" Your availability (UK hours) and timezone No generic AI cover letters.

  • More than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • < 1 month
    Duration
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • Remote Job
  • One-time project
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Mandatory skills
Cold Calling
Telemarketing
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:5 to 10
  • Last viewed by client:4 weeks ago
  • Interviewing:
    8
  • Invites sent:
    24
  • Unanswered invites:
    11
About the client
Member since May 10, 2025
  • GBR
    Stanmore5:13 AM
  • $1.9K total spent
    27 hires, 7 active

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