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Bronwyn S.

Cape Town, South Africa

$25/hr
4.0
2 jobs

I’m an outbound sales specialist with 15+ years of B2B experience. If you need a partner who can pick up the phone, navigate the gatekeeper, build instant rapport with the right decision-maker, and book high-value meetings—that is exactly what I do. My background is rooted in institutional Financial Services, where I worked with major brands like Old Mutual, Absa Bank, Praxis Financial Services, and Sanlam. Over my career, I’ve built pipelines from scratch, managed high-volume daily call targets, handled complex objections, and consistently closed business. Selling high-consideration products to corporate clients and high-net-worth individuals has trained me to speak the language of executives and business owners with ease. Here is what I bring to your team: Strategic Cold Calling: High-volume outbound calling and precise warm follow-ups. Appointment Setting: Turning cold conversations into qualified, booked meetings on your calendar. Gatekeeper Navigation: I don't just dodge gatekeepers; I enroll them to get straight to the decision-maker. Compliance & Precision: Coming from the highly regulated financial sector, I am deeply comfortable with call recording, legal disclosures, script compliance, and strict CRM data integrity. Seamless US Alignment: US-educated with native English fluency. I understand American corporate culture and communication nuances implicitly. Logistics & Availability: I am based in Cape Town, South Africa, but I operate exclusively on US Eastern Standard Time (EST) business hours. There are zero timezone friction points and zero communication barriers. I work your hours, period. I am disciplined, highly coachable, and I treat every single prospect like they matter—because to your bottom line, they do. Let’s hop on a brief consultation call to discuss your pipeline goals and how we can hit them.

  • Lead Generation
  • Sales Lead Lists
  • Outbound Call
  • Cold Calling
  • Appointment Setting
  • B2B Marketing
  • Sales Development
  • PipelineDeals
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Account Management
  • Sales Management
Kalada I.

Pretoria, South Africa

$15/hr
4.7
13 jobs

As an expert Appointment Setter & Cold Caller, I bring a proven track record of driving revenue growth with a closing rate of 57% and booking successful appointments with a show ratio of just over 60%. My experience spans High-Ticket SaaS sales, private equity, and FMCG, where I've successfully closed high-value deals, negotiated key acquisitions, and expanded market presence globally. Key Highlights: - Successfully grew the booked appointments metric by 34% of a private equity firm in only 6 months. - Closed deals totaling over $300,000 with an average sale value of $960, and retained clients contributing over $1,500,000 annually. - Secured major clients like MTN Zambia for a fintech company, significantly boosting sales. - Developed a deep understanding of diverse markets and cultural nuances through extensive international networking. What I Offer: - Ability to identify growth opportunities and craft strategies to meet business sales goals. - Strong interpersonal skills for building and maintaining valuable client relationships. - Proven sales expertise, consistently driving sales and exceeding targets. - Innovative solutions for complex business challenges. - Professionally engaged with using CRM tools such as GHL If you’re looking for someone who doesn’t just take calls but engineers revenue-generating machines, I’m your guy. I love tackling tough problems, building from scratch, and doing what it takes to grow fast, with strategy, empathy, and execution. I'm passionate about helping businesses achieve their potential and eager to bring my expertise to your next project. Let's connect and drive success together! More About Me I’m a responsible and dependable professional who values structure, accountability, and high standards in every project. I believe in consistent effort and long-term results rather than shortcuts, which reflects in the quality of my work. Clear communication is very important to me, and I make sure to keep clients and partners regularly updated to ensure smooth collaboration. I’m friendly, easy to work with, and I enjoy building long-term relationships on projects that create real value and strong revenue.

  • Outbound Sales
  • Sales
  • Appointment Setting
  • Cold Calling
  • Sales Development
  • Lead Generation
  • UGC
  • YouTube Shorts
  • KPI Metric Development
  • CRM Software
  • Customer Support
  • Email Communication
  • B2B Marketing
  • Inbound Inquiry
  • Client Management
  • Sales Prospecting Software
  • Hospitality
  • Scheduling
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Translation
Tamzin C.

Bloemfontein, South Africa

$28/hr
4.9
5 jobs

Experienced Marketing and Sales Professional with 15+ years in through-the-line marketing, communication, and sales. B.A Integrated Marketing and Communications graduate committed to personal and professional growth. I demonstrate exceptional work ethic, adept at building relationships, and dedicated to achieving and exceeding bottom-line goals. I specialized in customer retention strategies and my receptive personality is what gets and keeps me in the room with prospects. The hard No's don't deter me as I am not only confident but also very curious and would always try and find out in the most professional manner "Why you weren't necessarily sold" at that point in time and my recent experience as an appointment setter has just sharpened my skills at data analytics and capturing. I have a strong bone for research and Communications. And my ability to read the room and adapt is my super power.

  • Outbound Sales
  • Sales
  • B2B Lead Generation
  • Conversational AI
  • Customer Retention
  • LinkedIn Lead Generation
  • Client Management
  • Database Management System
  • Consumer Profiling
  • Lead Management
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • CRM Software
  • B2C Marketing
  • Appointment Setting
  • Sales Development
Cornelis V.

Victoria Bay, South Africa

$40/hr
4.9
12 jobs

Hello, I'm Cornelis, your dedicated high-ticket closer with a passion for making an impact in the high-ticket sales arena. With over 5 years of experience, I specialize in assisting businesses across various industries in closing deals ranging from $5k-$20k, significantly contributing to client revenue.Specialized Services:Inbound High-Ticket Closing (💼 100% Commission-Based): Elevate your business with personalized, commission-based closing strategies tailored for diverse industries.Warm Outbound Appointment Setting (🔥): Excel in securing appointments through leads provided by you, with a personalized touch suitable for various business domains.Cold Outbound Appointment Setting and Consulting (❄️): Offering comprehensive services with a strategic focus, providing leads and consulting for individuals and teams in diverse industries.Sales Training and Appointment Funnels for Success (📈): Leverage my expertise to develop tailored sales strategies, create appointment funnels, and secure warm, qualified inbound bookings specific to your industry.Industry-Oriented Sales Copywriting and Script Development (✍️): Enhance your communication with compelling copy and scripts crafted for effectiveness across various sectors.Credentials and Commitment:More than 30 hours per week dedicated to advancing businesses.Native or bilingual proficiency in English.Verified ID and a database of 828 scrapped lead lists with verified numbers.Exclusive Focus on High-Ticket Closing: I operate independently, representing myself without outsourcing or acting as a middleman. Let's collaborate to elevate your ventures through strategic, result-driven high-ticket closing. Connect with me, and let's shape the future of your success.

  • Outbound Sales
  • Sales
  • Sales Consulting
  • Sales Development
  • High-Ticket Closing
  • Sales Call
  • Sales Management
  • SaaS
Andile N.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$9/hr
5.0
2 jobs

I help businesses improve AI models through accurate data annotation, chatbot evaluation, prompt testing, and content review. I also provide voice recording, transcription, administrative support, and content writing services. I am detail-oriented, reliable, and committed to delivering high-quality work on time.

  • AI Chatbot
  • Data Labeling
  • Content Writing
  • English
  • Voice Recording
  • Data Annotation
Sameul A.

Eersterivier, South Africa

$25/hr
4.8
1 jobs

Hi! I’m Sameul — a results-driven B2B Internal Sales & Lead Generation Specialist with strong experience in research, prospecting, qualification, appointment setting, customer communication, and CRM support. With more than 5 years of hands-on experience across B2B internal sales, insurance sales, retail, customer service, and running my own online store, I bring a unique combination of sales psychology, lead generation strategy, and real customer understanding.

  • Sales
  • Telesales
  • Appointment Setting
  • Lead Generation
  • Cold Calling
  • Customer Support
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Email Management
  • CRM Software
  • Online Chat Support
  • Sales Funnel
  • English
  • Customer Service
  • Phone Communication
  • B2B Lead Generation

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