- Location
- San Francisco
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Sales
- Source
- Freshteam
Description
We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Telesales Representative to generate sales through outbound and inbound phone calls. The ideal candidate is confident, persuasive, and customer-focused, with strong communication skills and the ability to identify customer needs, overcome objections, and close sales over the phone.
Responsibilities
- Make outbound calls to prospective and existing customers to promote products or services.
- Respond to inbound sales inquiries and convert interested prospects into customers.
- Identify customer needs and recommend appropriate products or services.
- Present product or service benefits clearly and confidently.
- Handle customer questions, concerns, and objections professionally.
- Follow up with prospects and customers to increase sales opportunities and conversions.
- Maintain accurate records of calls, customer information, opportunities, and sales activities in the CRM.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with customers through professional communication.
- Meet or exceed daily, weekly, and monthly sales targets.
- Track sales performance, conversion rates, and call activity.
- Collaborate with sales and customer support teams to ensure a smooth customer experience.
- Stay informed about company products, services, promotions, and sales processes.
- Continuously improve sales techniques, call performance, and customer engagement.
Required Skills
- Excellent verbal communication and active listening skills.
- Strong telephone sales and persuasion abilities.
- Strong negotiation and objection-handling skills.
- Customer-focused and professional phone presence.
- Ability to identify customer needs and communicate appropriate solutions.
- Strong closing and follow-up skills.
- Ability to remain motivated and confident when handling rejection.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage a high volume of calls and customer interactions.
- Comfortable using CRM systems, phone systems, email, and other digital tools.
- Results-oriented mindset with a strong focus on achieving sales targets.
Requirements
- Previous experience in telesales, telemarketing, outbound sales, inside sales, or a similar role.
- Proven experience making sales over the phone.
- Experience handling objections and closing sales.
- Ability to work toward daily, weekly, and monthly sales targets.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a remote sales team.
- Reliable internet connection and a suitable setup for remote work.
- Professional, proactive, persistent, and results-driven attitude.
- English proficiency is required if the position involves selling to English-speaking customers.
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Skills
Negotiation
