Appointment Setter / Sales Development Representative (SDR)

About the role

We are looking for a motivated Appointment Setter / Sales Development Representative (SDR) to join our remote team. You will support AIS’s U.S.-based sales effort by prospecting, qualifying, and scheduling meetings with decision‑makers in the construction and skilled‑trade sectors.

Key responsibilities

• Make 75‑150 outbound cold calls daily to prospective clients across the United States.
• Identify and engage project managers, construction managers, superintendents, operations managers, HR managers, and business owners.
• Introduce AIS workforce‑solution services and articulate the value proposition.
• Qualify prospects based on project needs, labor demand, and workforce challenges.
• Schedule appointments and hand off qualified leads to Business Development Managers and Sales Directors.
• Follow up via phone, email, and LinkedIn outreach and keep detailed interaction records in the CRM.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified opportunities and meet daily, weekly, and monthly activity targets.
• Collaborate with the sales team to ensure smooth lead transitions.

Required profile

• Fluent spoken and written English with a neutral accent.
• 1‑2 years of experience in appointment setting, lead generation, cold calling, inside sales, or business development.
• Experience working with blue‑collar industries such as construction, electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, logistics, or staffing.
• Strong phone presence, ability to build rapport quickly, and self‑motivation for remote work.
• Comfortable making a high volume of outbound calls and meeting activity goals.

Required skills

• Proficiency with CRM platforms to track activities and appointments.