Appointment Setter

AJ Connect has an opening for a Business Development & Appointment Setter Virtual Assistant. We are a high energy, Fast Growing Recruitment company. We work with Small to medium sized businesses across Scotland to attract the best talent in the market for our client’s vacancies to support their growth.

We are looking to increase our sales, expand our brand and generate inbound sales opportunities so that we can work with more small to medium sized business owners. We are ready to scale and are looking for the right people to help us with our next phase of growth.

We provide recruitment solutions for our Clients across 3 Sectors:

• Accounting & Finance,
• Construction & Property,
• Sales & Digital marketing.

We are an exciting company to work for a we will fully support you as we work together to create wins for the company.

Our Ideal Candidate is:

• Reliable and able to work independently
• Strong verbal and written English Skills
• Self-motivated
• Ability to work to and meet deadlines.


Appointment Setter Job Description

We are searching for a personable, thorough Appointment Setter to contact prospective clients via telephone and e-mail. The Appointment Setter's responsibilities include ascertaining whether potential clients might be interested in our products and services, and then scheduling a time for our Sales Representatives to meet with each client. You should also keep a log of the numbers you have dialled each day.

To be successful as an Appointment Setter, you should be determined to achieve and surpass each of your work-related goals. Ultimately, an outstanding Appointment Setter will demonstrate a thorough understanding of the sales process, including ways in which to garner clients' interest in meeting with our Specialist consultants.

Appointment Setter Responsibilities:

• Familiarizing yourself with essential details of our products and services.
• Calling prospective clients using a list of phone numbers provided to you.
• Accepting calls from prospective clients as they arise.
• Fielding basic questions and concerns about the products and services we offer.
• Scheduling a consultation between the prospective client and a Specialist consultant.
• Keeping a detailed log of calls, including those which were not answered.
• Attempting to contact prospective clients who you have been unable to contact.
• Informing the Manager of recurrent product-related complaints that warrant addressing.

Appointment Setter Requirements:

• Excellent spoken English
• Degree educated
• Proven experience as an Appointment Setter, Sales Representative, or similar will be advantageous.
• Computer literate.
• Top-notch verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Outstanding listening skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent phone etiquette.
• Professional and courteous disposition.
• Persuasive and results oriented.
• Available to work evenings and weekends.