Talent Engagement Specialist / Appointment Setter (Remote) at Cherry Assistant

• We are hiring a results-driven communicator with a knack for turning leads into scheduled appointments? Do you excel in a high-volume, target-oriented sales or telemarketing environment? We are hiring a Talent Engagement Specialist for a major U.S.-based client to connect qualified job applicants with hiring managers.
• This is a full-time, remote role that functions like an appointment setter for the recruitment world. You will be responsible for "selling" applicants on attending their interviews, using your persuasive skills to ensure a high conversion rate from application to interview.

Your Mission:

• Execute a high volume of outbound calls (200-300 daily) to a warm list of job applicants using an autodialer.
• Effectively pitch the value of the interview opportunity to confirm the appointment and generate excitement.
• Clearly qualify the applicant's intent and confirm all necessary details for their scheduled interview.
• Overcome objections and answer basic questions to secure a commitment from the applicant to attend.
• Meticulously track your pipeline by updating applicant statuses and call outcomes in our client's CRM/tracking system.
• Crush your daily and weekly targets for confirmed appointments, driving the entire hiring process forward.
• Maintain a high-energy, positive, and professional demeanor to represent our client effectively.

Qualifications of a Top Performer:

• Required: 2+ years of experience in high-volume inside sales, telemarketing, lead generation, or appointment setting.
• Required: 1+ years of experience working effectively from a home office.
• Required: Must be a resident of and currently located in South Africa.
• A confident, persuasive, and engaging personality with a hunter mentality.
• Resilience and motivation to stay focused and cheerful while making a high number of dials.
• Exceptional verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent English with business-level proficiency.

Required Skills & Tools:

• Modern and reliable computer (desktop or laptop) capable of handling web-based calling applications.
• Stable, high-speed primary internet connection with a reliable backup solution (e.g., mobile hotspot, secondary ISP).
• High-quality headset with a noise-canceling microphone.
• Quiet, private, and distraction-free workspace.

Schedule & Pay:

• Full-time position; 8am to 5pm (EST CST PST) US Time Zone.
• This is a fully remote job for the U.S.-based company.
• Pay ranges from R12,000 to R15,000 per month
• Annual raises and Attendance Bonus offered.
• Commission bonus based on KPI’s available after training / onboarding completion