Senior Research Associate (Cold Calling)
m360 Research
- Bangalore, Karnataka
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Conduct high-volume cold calling to potential respondents to introduce company services/products and aggressively recruit for Healthcare Professionals to join our panel.
- Dial through client provided lists with phone numbers, get through gate keepers, and achieve targets set.
- make outbound calls to potential respondents or decision-makers using client-provided lists. The caller must navigate gatekeepers effectively and ensure successful reach to the target individual.
- Identify, qualify, and nurture list building and networking opportunities through phone calls, emails, and other communication channels.
- Understand client requirements, pain points, and business needs to tailor pitches accordingly.
- Maintain an updated and organized database of leads, prospects, and follow-up activities.
- Make outbound calls to contacts on lists provided by clients across various geographies.
- Identify and bypass gatekeepers to connect with the intended target.
- Clearly introduce the purpose of the call and engage the respondent in line with project requirements.
- Capture accurate responses or confirm interest, as per project goals (e.g., recruitment, screening, appointment setting).
- Maintain detailed and accurate call records in the calling system or project tracker.
- Meet daily, weekly, and monthly calling and conversion targets.
- Collaborate with team leads and quality control to ensure high standards of call delivery.
- Prior experience in cold calling, telemarketing, or outbound sales is preferred.
- Strong communication and persuasion skills.
- Ability to handle objections and maintain professionalism on calls.
- Comfortable working with targets and call quotas.
- Perseverance and target orientated in high-volume call environments.
- Quick learner with adaptability to project-specific scripts and objectives.
- Time management and self-motivation in both remote and office-based settings.
- Research and build targeted prospect lists from various sources, including online directories, LinkedIn, industry reports, and other data sources.
- Continuously update and refine the lead database to ensure accuracy and relevance.
- Categorize leads based on priority, industry, and potential conversion rate.
- Utilize platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and other social media channels to source potential contact details.
- Track and analyze call performance, lead conversion rates, and pipeline progress.
- Provide weekly and monthly reports on lead generation activities, successes, and areas for improvement.
- Adjust strategies based on performance data and feedback from the sales team.
- Experience: 1-3 years in outbound tele calling sales process, inside sales, business development, or lead generation roles.
- Excellent Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written English communication.
- Self-Motivated & Proactive: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and take initiative.
- Sales & Persuasion Skills: Ability to convince, negotiate, and build rapport with potential clients.
- Tech-Savvy: Comfortable with CRM tools, LinkedIn, data research tools, and lead generation software.
- Result-Oriented: Strong focus on achieving KPIs, lead conversion targets, and business growth.
- Resilience & Adaptability: Ability to handle rejections and quickly adapt sales approaches.
- Multitasking Ability: Manage multiple leads and follow-ups simultaneously.
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