Franchise Lead Qualification Caller / Appointment Setter

We are looking for an experienced outbound caller and appointment setter to help us contact and qualify a large backlog of inbound leads who have expressed interest in franchise ownership. These are not cold leads. They are people who have already inquired about learning more about a franchise ownership opportunity. Your job will be to call, connect, follow the provided call script, ask qualifying questions, determine whether they are a good fit, and schedule time on one of our Regional Vice Presidents’ calendars. We currently have approximately 250 backlogged leads from the last 90 days that need to be called, and we are looking for someone who can help us work through this list quickly and professionally. We are looking for someone who can work close to full-time, ideally 8 hours per day, and who is comfortable making a high volume of calls each day. You will be responsible for: - Calling inbound franchise ownership leads from our lead database - Following provided call scripts and qualification guidelines - Asking basic qualification questions around interest level, professional background, business ownership experience, target market, timing, funding, and financial readiness - Scheduling qualified prospects directly on a Regional Vice President’s calendar - Updating lead statuses, call outcomes, and notes accurately in our CRM - Following up with leads who do not answer on the first attempt - Maintaining a professional, confident, and consultative tone on calls - Helping us work through a backlog of hundreds of leads quickly The right candidate should have: - Excellent spoken English -Strong phone presence and professional communication skills - Prior experience qualifying leads and setting appointments - Ability to make a high volume of calls consistently - Strong attention to detail when logging notes and call outcomes - Reliable availability during U.S. business hours - Comfort speaking with prospects about business ownership, investment level, funding, and next steps - Experience in real estate, business brokerage, franchising, high-ticket sales, or another white-collar sales environment - A self-starter mindset and ability to work independently We will provide the call scripts, qualification criteria, and instructions for scheduling appointments. The script includes a consultative lead qualification flow covering the prospect’s interest in franchise ownership, business background, market of interest, decision timeline, funding approach, and financial qualifications. Please reply “PURPLE” to this post if you’re interested.