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- Leading international HVAC company in need of an Outbound Sales Representative to join the Technical Training team. As an Outbound Sales Representative, you will be responsible for cold-calling potential clients to encourage them to sign up for classes within the learning center. This will be a hybrid role, working from home Mondays and Fridays. If you have at least 2 years of call center experience, apply today for immediate consideration! salary: $2Leading international HVAC company in need of an Outbound Sales Representative to join the Technical Training team. As an Outbound Sales Representative, you will be responsible for cold-calling potential clients to encourage them to sign up for classes within the learning center. This will be a hybrid role, working from home Mondays and Fridays. If you have at least 2 years of call center experience, apply today for immediate consideration! salary: $2
- We are currently seeking a Sales Coordinator position that is responsible for making outbound sales calls to previous customers to reactivate business and convert sales leads for the account managers. Must be comfortable doing outbound calls on a daily basis, have a great attitude on the phone and be willing to learn! Schedule is Monday - Friday from 8am to 5pm. Pay rate is $18/hour and is fully on site at our Gurnee, IL location! If you feel like yoWe are currently seeking a Sales Coordinator position that is responsible for making outbound sales calls to previous customers to reactivate business and convert sales leads for the account managers. Must be comfortable doing outbound calls on a daily basis, have a great attitude on the phone and be willing to learn! Schedule is Monday - Friday from 8am to 5pm. Pay rate is $18/hour and is fully on site at our Gurnee, IL location! If you feel like yo
- Our client is seeking an Inside Sales Rep (Construction/Industrial Industry) to join their teamin the Telford, PA area! This is a temp-to-hire position with competitive salary/benefits and available ASAP. As a crucial member of our team, you will play a vital role as a cost estimator for both stock and manufacturing components. Rapid and dynamic customer communication via phone, and email will be key responsibilities. If you thrive in a fast-paced environOur client is seeking an Inside Sales Rep (Construction/Industrial Industry) to join their teamin the Telford, PA area! This is a temp-to-hire position with competitive salary/benefits and available ASAP. As a crucial member of our team, you will play a vital role as a cost estimator for both stock and manufacturing components. Rapid and dynamic customer communication via phone, and email will be key responsibilities. If you thrive in a fast-paced environ
- job summary: Leading and growing manufacturer in the building products industry is looking for an excellent technical Territory Sales Repersentative to cover Los Angeles county. This position comes with an excellent compensation package including a base salary that can go up to $100k plus a lucrative uncapped monthly commission (up to potentially $60k annually), and a company vehicle. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in tjob summary: Leading and growing manufacturer in the building products industry is looking for an excellent technical Territory Sales Repersentative to cover Los Angeles county. This position comes with an excellent compensation package including a base salary that can go up to $100k plus a lucrative uncapped monthly commission (up to potentially $60k annually), and a company vehicle. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in t
- Looking for an Inside Sales Representative, with a well-known company in the foodservice distribution industry. Requirements 1-year previous experience supporting an Account Executive (AE) in an AC/CSR role or foodservice equivalent. 1-2 years of prior outside foodservice sales experience preferred with a minimum of 6 months of sales, and/or chef ' restaurant management experience in a related field.salary: $18.99 - $19 per hourshift: FirstworkLooking for an Inside Sales Representative, with a well-known company in the foodservice distribution industry. Requirements 1-year previous experience supporting an Account Executive (AE) in an AC/CSR role or foodservice equivalent. 1-2 years of prior outside foodservice sales experience preferred with a minimum of 6 months of sales, and/or chef ' restaurant management experience in a related field.salary: $18.99 - $19 per hourshift: Firstwork
- job summary: Leading and growing manufacturer in the building products industry is looking for an excellent technical Territory Sales Repersentative to cover San Francisco. This position comes with an excellent compensation package including a base salary that can go up to $100k plus a lucrative uncapped monthly commission (up to potentially $60k annually), and a company vehicle. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.job summary: Leading and growing manufacturer in the building products industry is looking for an excellent technical Territory Sales Repersentative to cover San Francisco. This position comes with an excellent compensation package including a base salary that can go up to $100k plus a lucrative uncapped monthly commission (up to potentially $60k annually), and a company vehicle. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.
- Looking for candidates that have experience in handling inbound/outbound calls (80-100 daily), Microsoft Outlook and Excel, 40 WPM min, Problem solving, communication skills, Multi tasking, Time management, Customer inquiries, Sales support. Experience in AS400 and SalesForce is a plus. Please go through the job descriptionand let us know your thoughts.salary: $18.49 - $18.5 per hourshift: Firstwork hours: 8 AM - 5 PMeducation: BachelorsResponsiLooking for candidates that have experience in handling inbound/outbound calls (80-100 daily), Microsoft Outlook and Excel, 40 WPM min, Problem solving, communication skills, Multi tasking, Time management, Customer inquiries, Sales support. Experience in AS400 and SalesForce is a plus. Please go through the job descriptionand let us know your thoughts.salary: $18.49 - $18.5 per hourshift: Firstwork hours: 8 AM - 5 PMeducation: BachelorsResponsi
- job summary: Global industrial manufacturer is seeking a Territory Sales Representative in the greater Charlotte, NC area to cover a multi-state, regional territory including NC and TN. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of outside sales experience (industrial or similar preferred) and a technical aptitude. Position requires about 40% travel; candidate should be open to being gone a couple of nights per week. Excellent training provided as well as cojob summary: Global industrial manufacturer is seeking a Territory Sales Representative in the greater Charlotte, NC area to cover a multi-state, regional territory including NC and TN. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of outside sales experience (industrial or similar preferred) and a technical aptitude. Position requires about 40% travel; candidate should be open to being gone a couple of nights per week. Excellent training provided as well as co
- Electronics company which designs and manufactures innovative electronic components Seeking an outgoing and energetic professional to join their sales team. Salary based on experience with Excellent benefits package. Seeking someone who is interested in growing and learning within a career focused rolesalary: $50,000 - $60,000 per yearshift: Firstwork hours: 8 AM - 5 PMeducation: No Degree RequiredResponsibilitiesWorking out of our NJ home officeElectronics company which designs and manufactures innovative electronic components Seeking an outgoing and energetic professional to join their sales team. Salary based on experience with Excellent benefits package. Seeking someone who is interested in growing and learning within a career focused rolesalary: $50,000 - $60,000 per yearshift: Firstwork hours: 8 AM - 5 PMeducation: No Degree RequiredResponsibilitiesWorking out of our NJ home office
- A large client in the food distribution business in Dallas, TX is seeking out Spanish speaking Inside Sales Rep to support their sales team in a fast paced, call center environment. If you are fluent in Spanish and have call center experience, especially utilizing Sales Force to upsell customer then please review the details and apply today. Candidates must be available to work between the hours of: M-F 8am-6pm, Sat-8am-1pm & Sunday 12pm-5pm (Rotating SchA large client in the food distribution business in Dallas, TX is seeking out Spanish speaking Inside Sales Rep to support their sales team in a fast paced, call center environment. If you are fluent in Spanish and have call center experience, especially utilizing Sales Force to upsell customer then please review the details and apply today. Candidates must be available to work between the hours of: M-F 8am-6pm, Sat-8am-1pm & Sunday 12pm-5pm (Rotating Sch
- We are a dynamic and rapidly growing logistics company dedicated to providing top-notch products/services to our customers. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment where innovation and success thrive. We are currently seeking a motivated Inside Sales Representative who is fluent in both Spanish and English to join our team.salary: $17.99 - $18 per hourshift: Firstwork hours: 8 AM - 4:30 PMeducation: High SchWe are a dynamic and rapidly growing logistics company dedicated to providing top-notch products/services to our customers. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment where innovation and success thrive. We are currently seeking a motivated Inside Sales Representative who is fluent in both Spanish and English to join our team.salary: $17.99 - $18 per hourshift: Firstwork hours: 8 AM - 4:30 PMeducation: High Sch
- Randstad, the largest staffing firm in the world, is hiring Staffing Sales Managers to sell our services.We sell work solutions. What does that mean?We help companies find the best talent for their organizations, impacting their productivity and profitability. We also help people thrive by assisting in finding their way to the right employers. If you want to learn how to have a major impact on the careers of others, then come talk to us. We are investing!WRandstad, the largest staffing firm in the world, is hiring Staffing Sales Managers to sell our services.We sell work solutions. What does that mean?We help companies find the best talent for their organizations, impacting their productivity and profitability. We also help people thrive by assisting in finding their way to the right employers. If you want to learn how to have a major impact on the careers of others, then come talk to us. We are investing!W
- We are looking for a Sales Representative to join our team! Candidate should thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. Team work and initiative are necessities. Candidates with experienced in and knowledge of the construction industry may be given preference. However, training on product knowledge of building materials including drywall, Insulation, metal studs for drywall, ceiling systems, stucco, construction tools, construction safety items, drywaWe are looking for a Sales Representative to join our team! Candidate should thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. Team work and initiative are necessities. Candidates with experienced in and knowledge of the construction industry may be given preference. However, training on product knowledge of building materials including drywall, Insulation, metal studs for drywall, ceiling systems, stucco, construction tools, construction safety items, drywa
- We are seeking a dynamic Inside Sales Coordinator to join our team and play a pivotal role in supporting our outside sales efforts. In this position, you will help build and maintain customer relationships If you have a passion for sales, support work and excellent communication skills, and a desire to work in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you. If you are ready to join our team and make an impact as Sales Coordinator, click apply or sWe are seeking a dynamic Inside Sales Coordinator to join our team and play a pivotal role in supporting our outside sales efforts. In this position, you will help build and maintain customer relationships If you have a passion for sales, support work and excellent communication skills, and a desire to work in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you. If you are ready to join our team and make an impact as Sales Coordinator, click apply or s
- We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Representative to join our team. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated individual with a passion for digital marketing and a strong desire to drive business growth. As a BDR, you will play a critical role in identifying and cultivating new business opportunities.salary: $45,000 - $50,000 per yearshift: Firstwork hours: 8 AM - 5 PMeducation: AssociateResponsibilitiesProspecting andWe are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Representative to join our team. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated individual with a passion for digital marketing and a strong desire to drive business growth. As a BDR, you will play a critical role in identifying and cultivating new business opportunities.salary: $45,000 - $50,000 per yearshift: Firstwork hours: 8 AM - 5 PMeducation: AssociateResponsibilitiesProspecting and
- We are seeking a talented and driven Business Development Manager to join our team and play a pivotal role in expanding our business horizons. As a Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and driving revenue growth. If you would like to learn more about this position, apply today!salary: $44,999 - $45,000 per yearshift: Firstwork hours: 8 AM - 5 PMeducationWe are seeking a talented and driven Business Development Manager to join our team and play a pivotal role in expanding our business horizons. As a Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and driving revenue growth. If you would like to learn more about this position, apply today!salary: $44,999 - $45,000 per yearshift: Firstwork hours: 8 AM - 5 PMeducation
- Randstad, the largest staffing firm in the world, is hiring a Market Manager to lead, sell, recruit, and provide the best experiences for the clients and talent that we serve. A Market Manager will work closely with their team to ensure goals and objectives are met while meeting their personal production.We sell work solutions. What does that mean?We help companies find the best human capital for their organizations, impacting their productivity and profitRandstad, the largest staffing firm in the world, is hiring a Market Manager to lead, sell, recruit, and provide the best experiences for the clients and talent that we serve. A Market Manager will work closely with their team to ensure goals and objectives are met while meeting their personal production.We sell work solutions. What does that mean?We help companies find the best human capital for their organizations, impacting their productivity and profit
- Our client is seeking an Inside Sales Coordinator to join our growing team. In this role, you will act as a liaison between customers, sales representatives, and other departments to ensure excellent service. Requirements: 1+ years in collision industry or related field Phone presence and customer service skills Ability to multi-task and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment Proficient with CRM platforms and Microsoft Office Excellent verbal and writOur client is seeking an Inside Sales Coordinator to join our growing team. In this role, you will act as a liaison between customers, sales representatives, and other departments to ensure excellent service. Requirements: 1+ years in collision industry or related field Phone presence and customer service skills Ability to multi-task and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment Proficient with CRM platforms and Microsoft Office Excellent verbal and writ
- Ready to put your highly in-demand customer service skill set into practice in a fast-paced environment? If you’re an experienced professional who has demonstrated people skills, loves troubleshooting and lives to delight customers, we have amazing customer service jobs waiting for you. Read on to learn a little bit more about the job requirements — and if you think you’re qualified, be sure to apply. We’ll get back to you promptlyReady to put your highly in-demand customer service skill set into practice in a fast-paced environment? If you’re an experienced professional who has demonstrated people skills, loves troubleshooting and lives to delight customers, we have amazing customer service jobs waiting for you. Read on to learn a little bit more about the job requirements — and if you think you’re qualified, be sure to apply. We’ll get back to you promptly
- We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Representative to join our team. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated individual with a passion for digital marketing and a strong desire to drive business growth. As a BDR, you will play a critical role in identifying and cultivating new business opportunities.salary: $45,000 - $50,000 per yearshift: Firstwork hours: 8 AM - 4 PMeducation: High SchoolResponsibilities ProspectingWe are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Representative to join our team. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated individual with a passion for digital marketing and a strong desire to drive business growth. As a BDR, you will play a critical role in identifying and cultivating new business opportunities.salary: $45,000 - $50,000 per yearshift: Firstwork hours: 8 AM - 4 PMeducation: High SchoolResponsibilities Prospecting
- Randstad, the largest staffing firm in the world, is hiring Staffing Sales Managers to sell our services.We sell work solutions. What does that mean?We help companies find the best talent for their organizations, impacting their productivity and profitability. We also help people thrive by assisting in finding their way to the right employers. If you want to learn how to have a major impact on the careers of others, then come talk to us. We are investing!WRandstad, the largest staffing firm in the world, is hiring Staffing Sales Managers to sell our services.We sell work solutions. What does that mean?We help companies find the best talent for their organizations, impacting their productivity and profitability. We also help people thrive by assisting in finding their way to the right employers. If you want to learn how to have a major impact on the careers of others, then come talk to us. We are investing!W
- Exciting Ongoing Temporary Opportunity to further your customer service skills. You will be trained on all duties for the role but need an understanding of customer service and a positive attitude! This position requires an expert level in Spanish as a high amount of customers are Spanish speaking only. If you are interested in furthering your office/customer service skills, have bilingual expertise, and enjoy working in a family environment, don't delay,Exciting Ongoing Temporary Opportunity to further your customer service skills. You will be trained on all duties for the role but need an understanding of customer service and a positive attitude! This position requires an expert level in Spanish as a high amount of customers are Spanish speaking only. If you are interested in furthering your office/customer service skills, have bilingual expertise, and enjoy working in a family environment, don't delay,
- job summary: Leading and growing manufacturer in the building products industry is looking for an excellent Architectural Sales Repersentative to cover Los Angeles county. This position comes with an excellent compensation package including a base salary that can go up to $100k plus a lucrative uncapped monthly commission (up to potentially $30k annually), and a company vehicle. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.Sjob summary: Leading and growing manufacturer in the building products industry is looking for an excellent Architectural Sales Repersentative to cover Los Angeles county. This position comes with an excellent compensation package including a base salary that can go up to $100k plus a lucrative uncapped monthly commission (up to potentially $30k annually), and a company vehicle. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S
- Direct Hire Opportunity! Work Environment: Desk and Warehouse role. Family-orientated business. Duties: * Takes customer orders by listening to and clarifying requests; identifying parts; offering and explaining alternative solutions. * Completes sales by entering purchased items into sales/inventory system; obtaining payment; adding purchase to credit account; issuing sales receipts. * Receives returned items by inspecting items; returning payment;Direct Hire Opportunity! Work Environment: Desk and Warehouse role. Family-orientated business. Duties: * Takes customer orders by listening to and clarifying requests; identifying parts; offering and explaining alternative solutions. * Completes sales by entering purchased items into sales/inventory system; obtaining payment; adding purchase to credit account; issuing sales receipts. * Receives returned items by inspecting items; returning payment;
- The ideal candidate will travel to assigned territories to meet with potential and current customers to identify their needs, negotiate sales contracts and present new products, updates and features to clients. Ideal candidate will also strive to establish dependable, long term relationships for continued success. $2,000/month guarantee for 1st 6-month period + commissions $1,000/month guarantee for 2nd 6-month period + commissions Commissions oThe ideal candidate will travel to assigned territories to meet with potential and current customers to identify their needs, negotiate sales contracts and present new products, updates and features to clients. Ideal candidate will also strive to establish dependable, long term relationships for continued success. $2,000/month guarantee for 1st 6-month period + commissions $1,000/month guarantee for 2nd 6-month period + commissions Commissions o
- Do you have experience in managing Business Sales and Development? Do you have knowledge/expertise in Precision Machining or Fabrication? You can use both of those skills in this Business Development Manager position. Randstad Pinellas is currently recruiting for a permanent Business Development Manager opportunity at a manufacturing company in St. Petersburg, FL. It is a fast-paced environment with a professional team. Position is in St. Petersburg, FL. &Do you have experience in managing Business Sales and Development? Do you have knowledge/expertise in Precision Machining or Fabrication? You can use both of those skills in this Business Development Manager position. Randstad Pinellas is currently recruiting for a permanent Business Development Manager opportunity at a manufacturing company in St. Petersburg, FL. It is a fast-paced environment with a professional team. Position is in St. Petersburg, FL. &
- The Re-Enrollment Advocate supports the annual enrollment process for patients accessing coverage for their prescribed medications through inbound and outbound telephone support, as well as administrative functions. This role is a call center position. Training and work is onsite in our call center. Work hours range from 8am to 8pm, Monday through Friday. Pay is $17.00/Hour. Please forward me your updated resume with phone number to be considered! liThe Re-Enrollment Advocate supports the annual enrollment process for patients accessing coverage for their prescribed medications through inbound and outbound telephone support, as well as administrative functions. This role is a call center position. Training and work is onsite in our call center. Work hours range from 8am to 8pm, Monday through Friday. Pay is $17.00/Hour. Please forward me your updated resume with phone number to be considered! li
- Randstad is the largest talent solutions provider in the world, and we are looking for sales professionals to join our winning team in Ontario!We take the time to build relationships with clients and candidates so we can truly understand what they need and how we can help them succeed.What you get to do: Establish and execute a business development planIdentify prospects and close salesListen to diagnose the workforce gaps that are limiting a client's potRandstad is the largest talent solutions provider in the world, and we are looking for sales professionals to join our winning team in Ontario!We take the time to build relationships with clients and candidates so we can truly understand what they need and how we can help them succeed.What you get to do: Establish and execute a business development planIdentify prospects and close salesListen to diagnose the workforce gaps that are limiting a client's pot
- job summary: Our client offers Network, System, Sotrage solutions, Manged IT Solutions and more. We are looking for a Business Development professional to spearhead US growth. If you have experience selling Managed Services, apply today. We offer excellent on-target earnings, flexible work hours, and a company cell phone. location: Charlotte, North Carolina job type: Permanent salary: $80,000 - 100,000 per year work hours: 8am to 4pm educatijob summary: Our client offers Network, System, Sotrage solutions, Manged IT Solutions and more. We are looking for a Business Development professional to spearhead US growth. If you have experience selling Managed Services, apply today. We offer excellent on-target earnings, flexible work hours, and a company cell phone. location: Charlotte, North Carolina job type: Permanent salary: $80,000 - 100,000 per year work hours: 8am to 4pm educati
- Are you interested in advancing your career with one of the oldest Home Improvement Solutions Company in the United States? Our client has been in the Home Improvement industry and has been serving consumers for over 150 years. They are currently hiring Appointment Setters to join their team in a Hybrid work environment near the Dallas Fort Worth Airport area. As an Appointment Setter you will communicate directly with consumers to give an overview of ourAre you interested in advancing your career with one of the oldest Home Improvement Solutions Company in the United States? Our client has been in the Home Improvement industry and has been serving consumers for over 150 years. They are currently hiring Appointment Setters to join their team in a Hybrid work environment near the Dallas Fort Worth Airport area. As an Appointment Setter you will communicate directly with consumers to give an overview of our
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about telemarketing agents.
Telemarketing agents operate in fast-paced work environments, leveraging their exceptional customer service skills to help companies connect with customers and drive revenue growth. To succeed in the role, you will need to be patient, polite, persistent — and a good listener, too. If that sounds like you, start browsing opportunities with Randstad right now.
average telemarketing agent salaries in the U.S.
Average salaries for telemarketing agents vary significantly depending on a number of factors, including where you’re located, the company you work for, the scope of your responsibilities and more. With that in mind, average salaries for telemarketing agents range from $21,000 to $31,000 annually. Performance bonuses and benefits may be included in your overall compensation package, too.
what telemarketing agent jobs entail
Telemarketers spend most of their time working on the phone, often using a dialer system to contact customers. While your hours may vary, many telemarketing agents today work remotely using remote communication tools like Skype.
your day-to-day tasks
Your day-to-day tasks involve interacting with customers — you might be tasked with cold calling customers regarding new products, services or features, for example. Here are some of the responsibilities that will be part of your job as a telemarketing agent:
- cold calling customers and prospects
- learning new sales scripts for campaigns
- answering incoming calls from customers
- answering questions and helping customers update their accounts
- dealing with customer complaints
- receiving coaching and training from team leaders
- attending team meetings and coaching sessions
- updating customer information in the company database
- upselling customers on products and services
- listening to customers to understand their needs
- conducting surveys and gathering information
- providing other forms of customer support
where you can work
Telemarketing is used by companies in many industries across the U.S., including finance, banking, retail, communications, marketing and sales. Given the increasingly common option to work remotely, however, geography should not be an obstacle in your job search.
what you bring to the table
Telemarketing agents must have strong interpersonal and customer service skills. Since you will spend most of your time interacting with customers, you will need to be able to handle rejection — and know how to handle unhappy customers on occasion, too.
Here are the skills companies are looking for in telemarketing agents today:
- exceptional customer service skills
- experience working with CRM systems
- strong technology acumen
- excellent verbal communication skills
- patience and understanding
- the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- the ability to be understanding and sympathetic toward customers’ concerns
- good sales and negotiation skills
- strong organizational and time-management skills
- the ability to multitask
- great people skills
training and certifications
While some organizations require telemarketing agents to have a high school diploma or equivalent, most of the job requirements and skills can be learned during the onboarding process. Regular coaching and training is also usually provided to telemarketing agents.
where your career is headed
Telemarketing agent’s skills are transferable to many different types of customer service and communications roles. Many telemarketers move on to work in the same role with other companies, while others take on team leader and management roles. With the right level of experience and a demonstrated track record of success, telemarketing agents can also move into related marketing and communications roles, either internally or externally.
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