Westaff's Career Division is recruiting for 3-4 Appointment Setters for an established and growing company in Mid-City area in Baton Rouge, LA.
Appointment Setters will be responsible for filling the office calendar with appointments for in-house advisor. Other duties include tasks that relate to growing the business’ overall production. The purpose of this position is to increase front-end business activity from a prospecting perspective and ultimately increase the amount of new relationships that are being made with those in our area who are planning for retirement. This position will encompass the following:
Appointment Setting
Calendar Management
Email Marketing
Communications
Organization
Sales
Time Management
Drip Marketing
Event planning / Coordination
Key Responsibilities
Manage outbound call volume, with the goal of setting appointments for in house advisors
Ability and willingness to be on the phone for 50 - 75% of the day
Make daily appointment confirmation calls to prospective clients
Manage and coordinate internal advisors’ calendars with clients and potential clients
Promote referrals through client interactions
Maintain prospect campaigns via electronic programs
Promote, plan, and attend referral and prospecting events
Perform post-event follow-up activities with attendees and schedule appointments
Track, assess, and report the status of specific business metrics related to potential clients and all events
Qualifications & Skills
Degree in sales, marketing, communications, or business is preferred but sales experience will be considered
Excellent communication, organization, sales, calendar management, and customer service skills
Experience working in sales and/or an entrepreneurial setting is required
Understanding of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Publisher, PowerPoint, Access), PDF, WordPress and other Internet applications is preferred
Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with existing and potential clients
Ability to market to existing and potential clients in person, online, and by telephone
Ability to handle objections over the phone and turn the conversation around when needed
Persistent with an entrepreneurial viewpoint to build a client base
Ability to multitask and work well with a team
Effective time management and prioritization
CRM database experience is a plus
Ambitious with a sense of urgency and initiative; proactive vs. reactive
This is a full-time salaried position with the opportunity for future growth and career development as our business expands. Apply for the exciting opportunity today!