What are the responsibilities and job description for the Appointment Setter position at The Local Pages?
We are a local marketing and advertising company that specializes in print media to drive quality business to our clients. We specialize in working with small to medium sized businesses to promote and grow their brands. We are well established and have been in business for over 25 years.
We are looking for candidates who have a passion for helping local businesses prosper.
What we offer:
· Full-time employment
· Hourly pay plus commission
· Paid training (Monday through Friday)
· Career development and leadership opportunities
· Reliable schedule, Monday – Thursday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm & Friday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
A Day in the Life:
Every morning starts with a kick-off meeting for continuous sales training! Our appointment setters are expected to make outbound cold calls from our provided leads and set appointments for our outside sales team (who sell advertising to locally owned businesses). Reps are required to retire 180 leads per week and average 2.5 hours of call time a day.
Expectations for Success:
· Those who excel adapt to new situations, handle change, and balance multiple demands.
· We win together! Appointment setters are committed to their performance and they demonstrate a competitive and collaborative attitude in order to meet team and department goals.
· Our reps strive to develop a growth mindset. They are coachable and willing to learn and apply feedback to their professional and personal goals.
· Sales Professionals take accountability and exhibit resilience to succeed on a competitive sales floor
· Sales Professionals are expected to be skilled in self-efficacy and active goal setting methods
Minimum Qualifications:
· High school degree or GED equivalent
· Prior sales or phone experience is a plus
· Ability to work designated shift full-time
· Proficient with basic computer functions and ability to utilize software, data bases, scripts, and other tools appropriately
· Working Conditions:
· This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and headsets
· Ability to work full-time, make and receive phone calls
· Ability to meet attendance policy regulations
· Ability to work in office