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Appointment

Somewhere

Fully Remote
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🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R14,800 – R29,600 ZAR. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.

Job Description

Appointment Setter (Health & Life Insurance)

OverviewOur client is a Health and Life Insurance Broker focused on helping individuals find the right coverage through a consultative, high-touch sales process. They are seeking a dedicatedAppointment Setterto support their book of business by handling high-volume outreach and scheduling qualified prospects directly onto their calendar.

This is a pure appointment-setting role—no closing required. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, phone- and SMS-heavy environment, can move quickly through lead lists, and is skilled at creating strong first impressions that lead to booked meetings.

Key Responsibilities
* Conduct high-volume outbound calling and SMS outreach to warm and purchased leads
* Engage prospects quickly and confidently to secure scheduled appointments
* Gather basic client information (name, DOB, address, phone, etc.)
* Collect light qualifying details to help guide plan fit (no underwriting or disqualification)
* Book appointments directly onto the broker’s calendar with clean handoffs
* Maintain a simple, efficient pitch focused on getting prospects scheduled
* Work exclusively within one broker’s book of business
* Track activity and manage follow-ups within the CRM
* Maintain consistent daily outreach volume and performance metrics

Qualifications
* 2–5 years of experience in appointment setting, sales development, or outbound sales
* Strong phone presence and confidence in high-volume calling environments
* Comfortable with SMS-based communication and fast response times
* Excellent communication and rapport-building skills
* Organized and detail-oriented with strong follow-up habits
* Ability to work independently in a remote environment
* Results-driven with a focus on booking meetings, not selling

Preferred Experience (Not Required)
* Health or life insurance industry exposure
* Experience working with purchased lead sources (QuoteWizard, etc.)
* Familiarity with VanillaSoft dialing systems
* Experience using Ringy CRM
* Exposure to NextGen or Benepath lead systems

Working Hours
* Monday–Friday
* Must start at8:00 AM EST
* Split shift preferred:8:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST(core hours)Flexible afternoon/evening hours(e.g., 1:00–5:00 PM or 2:00–6:00 PM EST)
* 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST(core hours)
* Flexible afternoon/evening hours(e.g., 1:00–5:00 PM or 2:00–6:00 PM EST)
* ~40 hours per week

Tools & Systems
* CRM/Communication:Ringy (primary), SMS-heavy outreach
* Dialer/Leads:VanillaSoft with purchased leads (primarily QuoteWizard + other vendors)

What the Client Provides
* Consistent flow of purchased leads
* Established systems and dialing infrastructure
* Clear expectations and streamlined booking process
* Remote-first work environment (broker is primarily WFH)
* Focused role with no closing responsibilities

Tips for South African Applicants

Timezone Advantage

South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.

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Salary in Context

At R14,800/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($800/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.

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Application Tips

Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.

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Load Shedding Preparedness

If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.

About Somewhere

Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 748 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →