Remote Appointment Setter (Outbound Sales - US Market)

September 14, 2026

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ob Title: Remote Appointment Setter (Outbound Sales – US Market)

Location: Remote (Must work in US time zones)
Job Type: Full-time

About The Client

We are a US-based company that helps municipal water systems communicate more effectively with their communities. Our services ensure regulatory compliance while building trust and confidence through professionally designed Consumer Confidence Reports (CCRs). As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a confident and energetic Appointment Setter to join our outbound sales team and play a key role in generating new opportunities for our US-based closers.

About the Role

As a Remote Appointment Setter, your primary focus will be on outbound cold calling and lead generation. You’ll be the first point of contact with prospects, introducing our services and qualifying opportunities before scheduling calls with our internal sales team. You’ll also contribute to improving our calling scripts, outreach strategies, and SOPs, and be part of an organized and mission-driven team.

Responsibilities

Make 50–100 outbound calls per day to prospects using our VoIP system (Close CRM)
Initiate contact with potential municipal clients and engage them in conversation to determine fit
Qualify leads and schedule appointments for the US-based sales team
Follow up with warm leads via email and other outreach channels
Keep detailed notes and manage lead pipeline within the CRM
Provide feedback and help improve calling scripts and outreach processes
Collaborate with the team on lead generation strategy and weekly goals

Requirements

Proven experience in outbound appointment setting or lead generation, preferably for US-based clients
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a charismatic and persuasive phone presence
Confidence and persistence in making cold calls and overcoming objections
Comfortable using CRM tools like Close and VoIP calling platforms
Reliable internet connection and quiet home workspace
Available to work US business hours
Proactive mindset with a willingness to contribute to strategy and process improvement
Fluent in spoken and written English

Preferred

Experience in the public sector, utilities, or regulated industries
Prior experience creating or refining cold-calling scripts or SOPs
Familiarity with email automation or sales enablement tools

Benefits

Full-time, remote work with a flexible and supportive team

Room to grow and take on more responsibility

Training and coaching to improve performance and expand skills

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