Westaff's Career Division is recruiting for 3-4 Appointment Setters for an established and growing company in Mid-City area in Baton Rouge, LA. Appointment Setters will be responsible for filling the office calendar with appointments for in-house advisor(s). Other duties include tasks that relate to growing the business' overall production. The purpose of this position is to increase front-end business activity from a prospecting perspective and ultimately increase the amount of new relationships that are being made with those in our area who are planning for retirement. This position will encompass the following: Appointment Setting Calendar Management Email Marketing Communications Organization Sales Time Management Drip Marketing Event planning / Coordination Key Responsibilities Manage outbound call volume, with the goal of setting appointments for in house advisors Ability and willingness to be on the phone for 50 - 75% of the day Make daily appointment confirmation calls to prospective clients Manage and coordinate internal advisors' calendars with clients and potential clients Promote referrals through client interactions Maintain prospect campaigns via electronic programs Promote, plan, and attend referral and prospecting events Perform post-event follow-up activities with attendees and schedule appointments Track, assess, and report the status of specific business metrics related to potential clients and all events Qualifications & Skills Degree in sales, marketing, communications, or business is preferred but sales experience will be considered Excellent communication, organization, sales, calendar management, and customer service skills Experience working in sales and/or an entrepreneurial setting is required Understanding of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Publisher, PowerPoint, Access), PDF, WordPress and other Internet applications is preferred Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with existing and potential clients Ability to market to existing and potential clients in person, online, and by telephone Ability to handle objections over the phone and turn the conversation around when needed Persistent with an entrepreneurial viewpoint to build a client base Ability to multitask and work well with a team Effective time management and prioritization CRM database experience is a plus Ambitious with a sense of urgency and initiative; proactive vs. reactive This is a full-time salaried position with the opportunity for future growth and career development as our business expands. Apply for the exciting opportunity today! #westaffjobs