Appointment Setter

Cogent Staffing

Pay: £25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

Job Description:

Appointment Setter / Telesales Executive

Location: Remote, Hybrid, or Office-Based
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Job Type: Full-Time
Industry: Recruitment (Temporary & Permanent Staffing)

About Us

We are a growing temporary and permanent staffing agency dedicated to connecting top talent with leading employers. Due to continued growth, we are looking for a confident and motivated Appointment Setter to support our recruitment consultants by generating new business opportunities.

The Role

As an Appointment Setter, you will be responsible for proactively contacting prospective clients to introduce our recruitment services and secure qualified sales appointments for our consultants.

This is a key role within the business, focused on building relationships, opening doors, and creating new opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct outbound cold calls to prospective clients
  • Introduce our recruitment services and identify hiring needs
  • Secure qualified appointments for Recruitment Consultants
  • Maintain accurate records of calls and appointments in CRM
  • Follow up on leads and nurture potential clients
  • Meet and exceed daily/weekly call and appointment targets

What We’re Looking For

  • Previous experience in appointment setting, BDM, telesales, or a similar outbound sales role
  • Confident communicator with excellent telephone manner
  • Resilient, target-driven, and self-motivated
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Comfortable making high volumes of outbound calls
  • Experience within recruitment (desirable but not essential)

What We Offer

  • Competitive base salary (DOE)
  • Performance-based commission/bonus structure
  • Monday–Friday schedule (no weekends)
  • Remote, hybrid, or office-based flexibility
  • Supportive team environment
  • Opportunities for career progression within recruitment or business development

Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining a growing agency where your contribution directly impacts company growth. If you’re driven, ambitious, and enjoy speaking to new people every day, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in recruitment and sales.

This role is ideal for motivated individuals who are keen to contribute to environmental sustainability through practical work within a recycling facility. Applicants should be prepared for physically demanding tasks and demonstrate a proactive approach towards safety and efficiency.