Boutique B2B Appointment Setting
Budget / SalaryHourly project
TypeFreelance project
LocationRemote
Posted1 hour ago
We are an established European company specializing in high-end cases and products for the musical instrument industry.
We are looking for a **native English-speaking professional based in the United States** to help us develop new B2B business in the US market.
Your main responsibility will be to make outbound calls to selected music stores, violin shops, dealers and other relevant businesses, identify the appropriate decision-maker, introduce our company and arrange qualified appointments with our team.
**You will not be responsible for closing sales.**
Your job is to open the door and create the opportunity for our team to take over.
The process is simple:
**Identify the right person → make contact → create interest → qualify the opportunity → schedule an appointment.**
We will provide the company information, product information, target customer profile, prospect lists and basic calling guidelines.
### RESPONSIBILITIES
* Make outbound B2B calls to businesses throughout the United States.
* Contact store owners, buyers, purchasing managers and other decision-makers.
* Introduce our company and products in a professional and natural manner.
* Identify potential dealers, retailers and business opportunities.
* Generate interest in our products.
* Qualify prospects according to our criteria.
* Schedule qualified appointments with our team.
* Follow up with prospects when appropriate.
* Keep accurate records of calls and results.
* Provide a simple weekly activity report.
* Research additional potential prospects when required.
### IDEAL CANDIDATE
We are looking for someone who:
* Is a **native English speaker**.
* Is **currently based in the United States**.
* Has a clear, professional and pleasant telephone voice.
* Has previous experience in **B2B cold calling, appointment setting, telemarketing, lead generation or sales development**.
* Is comfortable making outbound calls to businesses that may not know our company.
* Can speak naturally with business owners and decision-makers.
* Is confident without being aggressive or pushy.
* Has good listening and communication skills.
* Is reliable and able to work independently.
* Is comfortable using Google Sheets, spreadsheets, CRM systems or similar tools.
* Has a quiet environment and reliable internet connection for professional calls.
Experience with musical instruments, violin/string instruments, music stores, specialty retail, premium products or B2B distribution would be a strong advantage, but is **not required**.
### WORKING HOURS
Approximately **2 hours per day, Monday to Friday**, during US business hours.
The exact schedule can be agreed with the selected candidate.
Preference will be given to candidates who can work during **Eastern or Central US business hours**.
### COMPENSATION
**US$600 for the initial one-month trial period**, for approximately 40 hours of work.
For the right candidate, we are interested in establishing an ongoing monthly collaboration.
We are also open to discussing a performance bonus for qualified appointments that actually take place.
### IMPORTANT
This is **not a commission-only position**.
You will receive a fixed payment of US$600 during the initial trial.
You are **not expected to close sales**. Your primary responsibility is to generate qualified conversations and appointments for our team.
### WHAT WE PROVIDE
We will provide:
* Company information
* Product information
* Target customer profile
* Prospect lists
* Basic calling guidelines
* Information about our products and brands
* Guidance on how we want the company presented
### TO APPLY
Please answer the following questions:
1. Are you a **native English speaker currently based in the United States**? If yes, please tell us your city and state.
2. Please describe your previous experience with **B2B cold calling and appointment setting**.
3. What type of companies or industries have you called previously?
4. Approximately how many outbound calls would you normally make during a **2-hour calling session**?
5. In your previous experience, approximately what percentage of calls resulted in a conversation with the right decision-maker, a qualified lead, or an appointment?
6. Are you comfortable calling a business owner or buyer who has **never heard of our company before**? Please briefly explain how you would approach the conversation.
7. What CRM, lead-management or prospecting tools have you used?
8. Please provide a **30–60 second audio recording in English** introducing yourself and demonstrating how you would open a cold call to the owner of a violin or music store.
**Applications without an audio sample may be given lower priority.**
9. Are you available approximately **2 hours per day, Monday to Friday**, during US business hours?
10. Please confirm that you understand the initial compensation is **US$600 for approximately 40 hours during the first month**.
We are particularly interested in someone who can **sound like a professional representative of our company, rather than a generic call-center operator**.
The initial project is for one month. If the collaboration works well and the results are positive, we would like to continue with the same person on a monthly basis.
**Please do not send a generic application. We would like to hear about your previous B2B experience and, most importantly, hear your voice.**
We are looking for a **native English-speaking professional based in the United States** to help us develop new B2B business in the US market.
Your main responsibility will be to make outbound calls to selected music stores, violin shops, dealers and other relevant businesses, identify the appropriate decision-maker, introduce our company and arrange qualified appointments with our team.
**You will not be responsible for closing sales.**
Your job is to open the door and create the opportunity for our team to take over.
The process is simple:
**Identify the right person → make contact → create interest → qualify the opportunity → schedule an appointment.**
We will provide the company information, product information, target customer profile, prospect lists and basic calling guidelines.
### RESPONSIBILITIES
* Make outbound B2B calls to businesses throughout the United States.
* Contact store owners, buyers, purchasing managers and other decision-makers.
* Introduce our company and products in a professional and natural manner.
* Identify potential dealers, retailers and business opportunities.
* Generate interest in our products.
* Qualify prospects according to our criteria.
* Schedule qualified appointments with our team.
* Follow up with prospects when appropriate.
* Keep accurate records of calls and results.
* Provide a simple weekly activity report.
* Research additional potential prospects when required.
### IDEAL CANDIDATE
We are looking for someone who:
* Is a **native English speaker**.
* Is **currently based in the United States**.
* Has a clear, professional and pleasant telephone voice.
* Has previous experience in **B2B cold calling, appointment setting, telemarketing, lead generation or sales development**.
* Is comfortable making outbound calls to businesses that may not know our company.
* Can speak naturally with business owners and decision-makers.
* Is confident without being aggressive or pushy.
* Has good listening and communication skills.
* Is reliable and able to work independently.
* Is comfortable using Google Sheets, spreadsheets, CRM systems or similar tools.
* Has a quiet environment and reliable internet connection for professional calls.
Experience with musical instruments, violin/string instruments, music stores, specialty retail, premium products or B2B distribution would be a strong advantage, but is **not required**.
### WORKING HOURS
Approximately **2 hours per day, Monday to Friday**, during US business hours.
The exact schedule can be agreed with the selected candidate.
Preference will be given to candidates who can work during **Eastern or Central US business hours**.
### COMPENSATION
**US$600 for the initial one-month trial period**, for approximately 40 hours of work.
For the right candidate, we are interested in establishing an ongoing monthly collaboration.
We are also open to discussing a performance bonus for qualified appointments that actually take place.
### IMPORTANT
This is **not a commission-only position**.
You will receive a fixed payment of US$600 during the initial trial.
You are **not expected to close sales**. Your primary responsibility is to generate qualified conversations and appointments for our team.
### WHAT WE PROVIDE
We will provide:
* Company information
* Product information
* Target customer profile
* Prospect lists
* Basic calling guidelines
* Information about our products and brands
* Guidance on how we want the company presented
### TO APPLY
Please answer the following questions:
1. Are you a **native English speaker currently based in the United States**? If yes, please tell us your city and state.
2. Please describe your previous experience with **B2B cold calling and appointment setting**.
3. What type of companies or industries have you called previously?
4. Approximately how many outbound calls would you normally make during a **2-hour calling session**?
5. In your previous experience, approximately what percentage of calls resulted in a conversation with the right decision-maker, a qualified lead, or an appointment?
6. Are you comfortable calling a business owner or buyer who has **never heard of our company before**? Please briefly explain how you would approach the conversation.
7. What CRM, lead-management or prospecting tools have you used?
8. Please provide a **30–60 second audio recording in English** introducing yourself and demonstrating how you would open a cold call to the owner of a violin or music store.
**Applications without an audio sample may be given lower priority.**
9. Are you available approximately **2 hours per day, Monday to Friday**, during US business hours?
10. Please confirm that you understand the initial compensation is **US$600 for approximately 40 hours during the first month**.
We are particularly interested in someone who can **sound like a professional representative of our company, rather than a generic call-center operator**.
The initial project is for one month. If the collaboration works well and the results are positive, we would like to continue with the same person on a monthly basis.
**Please do not send a generic application. We would like to hear about your previous B2B experience and, most importantly, hear your voice.**
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