Lead Caller and Appointment Setter

Posted 2 days ago

Worldwide

Summary

We are looking for a confident and experienced B2B Caller / Appointment Setter to support the business development of our recruitment agency in Australia. (Hourly Rate + Commission Per Appointment) The role is focused on outbound calling to business owners, HR leaders, hiring managers and other key decision makers, introducing our recruitment services and creating opportunities for our recruitment consultants to have further conversations. This is not a high-pressure telesales role. We are looking for someone who can communicate professionally, build rapport quickly and open quality business conversations. Responsibilities • Call provided business leads and prospective clients • Reach business owners, HR leaders, directors and hiring decision makers • Introduce our recruitment services clearly and professionally • Identify current or upcoming recruitment needs • Build initial rapport and nurture potential clients through follow-ups • Schedule qualified meetings or calls for our recruitment consultants • Maintain accurate call notes, outcomes and follow-up activities • Provide regular reporting on calls, conversations and appointments generated What We Are Looking For • Previous outbound B2B calling, appointment setting or business development experience • Confident speaking with senior business decision makers • Strong spoken English and professional telephone manner • Comfortable handling objections and getting past gatekeepers • Able to build rapport without sounding scripted or overly sales-focused • Persistent, organised and comfortable with follow-up • Recruitment, HR or professional services experience would be highly regarded • Understanding of the Australian business market is an advantage Our Business We are an Australian recruitment agency partnering with businesses across luxury and premium retail, consumer goods sectors. Our consultants manage the recruitment relationship and delivery. Your role is to help us open the right doors and start the right conversations. If you are confident on the phone, commercially minded and know how to turn a cold contact into a genuine business conversation, we would love to hear from you.

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 6+ months
    Duration
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • $10.00

    -

    $40.00

    Hourly
  • Remote Job
  • Complex project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Scheduling
Cold Calling
Nice-to-have skills
Telemarketing
Outbound Sales
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:20 to 50
  • Last viewed by client:yesterday
  • Interviewing:
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About the client
Member since Feb 28, 2025
  • Australia
    10:59 AM
  • HR & Business Services
    Mid-sized company (10-99 people)

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