Remote SDR Appointment Setter / Lead Qualification Specialist (U.S. Based)

Remote Appointment Setter / Lead Qualification Specialist (U.S. Based) We Don't Need Someone Who Can Just Make Calls. We Need Someone Who Can Turn Conversations Into Opportunities. Remote | United States Only Part-Time or Full-Time Available Base Pay + Bonuses + Performance Incentives About The Opportunity We work exclusively with hair salon owners across the United States. Our company helps salon owners grow, scale, partner, and in some cases prepare for acquisition or investment opportunities. We already have the lists. We already have the systems. We already have the proven results. What we need is someone who can consistently connect with salon owners, build relationships, gather information, and follow up until opportunities are either qualified or disqualified. This is not a "dial 100 numbers and move on" position. Success in this role comes from persistence, organization, and follow-up. Many of the opportunities we create happen on the second, third, fourth, or even tenth touchpoint. What You'll Be Responsible For: Outbound Calling Call salon owners from our provided database Navigate gatekeepers when necessary Introduce our company and create interest Identify decision makers Build rapport and establish credibility Information Gathering One of your primary responsibilities will be collecting and verifying: Owner's direct phone number Personal or preferred email address Best time to reach them Ownership structure Current business situation Interest level Follow-up preferences You should leave every conversation with more information than you started with. Appointment Setting: When appropriate, schedule qualified calls directly onto our calendar. You will be responsible for: Confirming contact information Ensuring prospects understand the purpose of the meeting Reducing no-shows Sending follow-up communications when needed Follow-Up This is where most appointment setters fail. We are looking for someone who understands that the fortune is in the follow-up. Responsibilities include: Calling prospects multiple times over weeks or months Following up on previous conversations Re-engaging owners who expressed interest Tracking all interactions inside our CRM Keeping opportunities moving forward Many salon owners are busy. Timing matters. The right person understands that "not now" doesn't mean "never." CRM Management: Every interaction should be documented. You will: Update call outcomes Enter notes Track follow-up dates Maintain clean contact records Keep our pipeline organized and actionable The Ideal Candidate You are: ✔ Comfortable speaking with business owners ✔ Naturally curious and skilled at asking questions ✔ Persistent without being pushy ✔ Excellent at follow-up ✔ Organized and detail-oriented ✔ Professional on the phone ✔ Self-managed and accountable ✔ Comfortable working independently Experience Preferred Appointment setting Cold calling Lead generation Business development Sales development representative (SDR) Inside sales Small business outreach Experience working with salon owners, beauty businesses, medical practices, agencies, consultants, or professional service firms is a plus. What Success Looks Like A successful appointment setter in this role: Builds genuine relationships with salon owners Collects valuable contact information Creates meaningful conversations Consistently schedules qualified appointments Maintains thorough notes Follows up relentlessly Turns cold contacts into warm opportunities Compensation Compensation is based on experience and performance. May include: Hourly pay Base pay Qualified appointment bonuses Opportunity bonuses Long-term growth opportunities Top performers will have the opportunity to take on greater responsibility as we expand. How To Apply Please send: A brief introduction Your relevant experience A voice recording introducing yourself as if you were calling a salon owner Your availability Your compensation expectations Most Important: Tell us about a time when persistent follow-up helped you create an opportunity that would have otherwise been lost. Because in this role, the follow-up is often where the deal begins.