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Cold Calling Specialist

VirtuHire is a recruitment agency that connects businesses globally with top-tier remote talent from South Africa, offering a seamless, fully digital hiring process and employer of record services.

VirtuHire

Employee count: 1-10

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We are seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Cold Caller to join our team on a remote basis. In this role, you will be responsible for proactively reaching out to potential clients in the UAE market to generate qualified leads and schedule appointments for our sales team and management. You will be provided with a list of contacts and a script to follow, ensuring a consistent and effective outreach approach. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a professional phone manner, and the ability to engage prospects without any discernible accent. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our growth in a key international market.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct outbound cold calls to a provided list of potential clients within the UAE market.
  • Follow a prepared script to introduce our services/products and qualify prospects.
  • Articulate our value proposition clearly and concisely to potential customers.
  • Identify key decision-makers and understand their business needs.
  • Effectively handle objections and answer basic inquiries.
  • Schedule qualified appointments for our sales team and/or management with interested prospects.
  • Maintain accurate and detailed records of all calls and outcomes in our CRM system.
  • Meet and exceed daily and weekly targets for calls made, appointments set, and other key performance indicators.
  • Collaborate effectively with the sales and management teams to ensure a smooth handover of qualified leads.
  • Provide feedback to management on the effectiveness of the script and the quality of leads.
  • Stay updated on our service/product offerings and any relevant market information.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in cold calling, telemarketing, or a similar sales role is highly desirable.
  • Excellent verbal communication skills with a neutral or non-discernible accent in English. This is crucial for effectively engaging with the UAE market.
  • Ability to follow a script while maintaining a natural and engaging conversation.
  • Strong listening and questioning skills to understand prospect needs.
  • Resilience and the ability to handle rejection professionally and maintain a positive attitude.
  • Good organizational and time management skills to effectively manage call volumes and follow-ups.
  • Basic computer literacy and familiarity with CRM systems or the ability to learn quickly.
  • Self-motivated and target-driven with a strong desire to achieve results.
  • Ability to work independently and remotely while staying connected with the team.
  • Familiarity with the UAE business culture and market is a plus.

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About VirtuHire

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At the heart of VirtuHire's mission is a passionate drive to bridge the gap between global businesses and the exceptional, yet often untapped, remote talent pool in South Africa. The company was born from a recognition of the significant challenges businesses face when trying to source skilled professionals remotely. Founders Nicholas and Brandon envisioned a streamlined, fully digital recruitment process designed to simplify hiring while delivering outstanding results. This vision is built on a foundation of core values: Integrity, Excellence, and Innovation. The team at VirtuHire upholds the highest standards of honesty and transparency in all their interactions, ensuring a trustworthy partnership with every client. They are relentlessly committed to delivering a superior service that consistently exceeds expectations, and they continuously seek out innovative solutions to enhance the hiring experience for both companies and candidates.

VirtuHire's culture is centered around making a tangible impact. They position themselves not just as a recruitment agency, but as a strategic partner in building and scaling world-class teams. Their process is meticulously designed to be both efficient and effective. It begins with a deep dive into a client's business needs and vision to ensure perfect alignment. From there, a targeted talent search is launched, sifting through thousands of candidates to present a curated shortlist of the top three within a week, complete with CVs and introductory videos. By handling the logistics of interview scheduling and offering seamless onboarding as an Employer of Record (EOR), VirtuHire manages payroll, compliance, and administrative tasks. This allows their clients to focus on their core growth activities, confident that the recruitment and management of their remote team are in expert hands. This holistic approach empowers businesses to build exceptional teams and transform their workforce with top-tier South African talent.

Employee benefits

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Learning and development budget

Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing sales training.

Company events

Regular team incentives, events, and performance bonuses.

Flexible working hours

Flexible, remote work setup with a strong emphasis on work-life balance.

Career progression

Opportunities for career progression into Account Executive or Customer Success roles.

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