Job description · Sales and lead generation · Full-time
Appointment Setter job description
An appointment setter turns inbound leads and warm lists into booked calls. They call and text new leads quickly, answer first questions, qualify interest, and put the meeting on the calendar of the right closer.
Responsibilities
- Call, text, and email new inbound leads within minutes of sign-up
- Qualify interest, budget, and timing with a short script
- Book appointments directly on closers' calendars
- Send confirmations and reminders to reduce no-shows
- Reactivate older leads with structured follow-up sequences
- Record outcomes and notes in the CRM
Requirements
- One or more years in appointment setting, call center, or inside sales
- Friendly, energetic phone presence
- Comfort with high call volume
- Follows a script while sounding natural
- Accurate note-taking
Tools
- GoHighLevel, HubSpot, or Close
- Calendly
- JustCall or Aircall
- SMS platforms
What success looks like after 90 days
- Speed-to-lead tracked and inside target
- Show rates improving with a consistent reminder flow
- Old leads worked through a reactivation sequence
Screening questions
Ask these before you book an interview.
- How many calls a day have you made in past roles?
- Which CRMs or dialers have you used?
- Have you booked appointments for U.S. businesses?
- This is a full-time role working set hours each business day. Can you commit to that schedule?
Interview questions
- Role-play: call a lead who filled in a form an hour ago.
- The lead says now is not a good time. What next?
- How do you keep energy up on the 80th call?
- How do you reduce no-shows?
Hiring tip
Measure speed to lead from the first week. Calling within minutes matters more than any script improvement.
Appointment Setter hiring FAQ
What does a Appointment Setter do?
An appointment setter turns inbound leads and warm lists into booked calls. They call and text new leads quickly, answer first questions, qualify interest, and put the meeting on the calendar of the right closer. Day to day, the role covers work such as: call, text, and email new inbound leads within minutes of sign-up, qualify interest, budget, and timing with a short script, and book appointments directly on closers' calendars.
How much does it cost to hire a full-time Appointment Setter from the Philippines?
We place a full-time Appointment Setter from the Philippines for $1,800 a month. Every candidate passes our top 2% vetting, starts within 14 days, and comes with a 1-week trial backed by a replacement or refund. The price is a flat monthly rate for a dedicated full-time hire.
What skills should a Appointment Setter have?
Look for: one or more years in appointment setting, call center, or inside sales, friendly, energetic phone presence, comfort with high call volume, and follows a script while sounding natural. Common tools include GoHighLevel, HubSpot, or Close, Calendly, JustCall or Aircall, and SMS platforms.
What should a Appointment Setter achieve in the first 90 days?
Speed-to-lead tracked and inside target, show rates improving with a consistent reminder flow, and old leads worked through a reactivation sequence.
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We place a full-time Appointment Setter from the Philippines for $1,800 a month. Every candidate passes our top 2% vetting, starts within 14 days, and comes with a 1-week trial backed by a replacement or refund.