Sales Setter, Cold Calling

Remote Recruitment

Sales Setter making high-volume outbound calls to re-engage leads and convert prospects. This is a fully remote role with commission-based incentives in a growing sales team.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeRemote • 🇿🇦 South AfricaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in outbound cold calling and sales development, with a strong focus on achieving sales targets and maintaining a positive customer experience. Proficient in objection handling, relationship building, and utilizing structured sales scripts to convert prospects into sales.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Outbound Cold CallingObjection HandlingSales DevelopmentKPI AchievementVerbal Communication

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Hard Skills

Sales ConversionProspect QualificationSales ScriptingCustomer Interaction RecordingSales Target Achievement

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingResilienceSelf-MotivationConfidenceTeam Collaboration

Industry Keywords

TelesalesAppointment SettingSales TrainingCustomer JourneyHigh-Volume Calling

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct high-volume outbound cold calls to dormant leads.
Re-engage prospective customers and generate new sales opportunities.
Convert qualified prospects into ticket sales through structured conversations.
Build rapport quickly and confidently overcome objections.
Consistently achieve daily and monthly sales targets.
Work towards a baseline KPI of one sale per day.
Maintain high levels of outbound call activity.
Accurately record customer interactions and sales outcomes.
Follow structured sales scripts and proven call frameworks.
Execute multiple touchpoints throughout the customer journey.
Qualify prospects and identify buying intent.
Maintain a professional and positive customer experience throughout each interaction.
Work closely with sales managers and team leaders to improve performance.
Participate in coaching sessions and ongoing sales training.
Share feedback and best practices to support team success.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous experience in outbound cold calling, telesales, appointment setting or sales development.
Confident making high volumes of outbound calls every day.
Strong objection-handling and closing skills.
Excellent verbal communication and relationship-building abilities.
Resilient, self-motivated and target driven.
Comfortable working with structured sales scripts and KPIs.
Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.
Reliable internet connection and suitable home office setup.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote working.
Competitive monthly salary.
Uncapped performance-based commission with a sliding commission structure.
Monthly rolling contract with one month's notice.
Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing sales coaching.
Opportunity to join a rapidly expanding sales team with excellent career progression.